Policy on Occupational Safety and Health for California BLM,
December 3, 2010
In Reply Refer To:
1112 (CA-940) P
EMS TRANSMISSION: 12/3/10
Instruction Memorandum No. CA-2011-006
Expires: 9/30/12
To: All California Managers and Supervisors
From: Acting State Director
Subject: Policy on Occupational Safety and Health for California BLM,
and California State Safety and Health Action Plan
This memorandum updates and reissues the policy on Occupational Safety and Health for California BLM and transmits the attached California State Safety and Health Action Plan, Best Management Practices, and Safety Training Matrix.
California BLM’s policy is to provide safe and healthy working conditions, prevent employee injuries and work-related illnesses, prevent visitor injuries, and protect Bureau owned or leased property from damage. All managers are responsible and accountable for implementing and managing a vigorous safety program and incorporating safety conscious work practices for all programs under their jurisdiction. BLM Handbook 1112-2, Safety and Health for Field Operations, contains information and guidance on the Occupational Safety and Health Program. In addition, The California Strategic Priorities include an emphasis on specific aspects of our Safety Program.
I expect each of you and your staffs to incorporate safety into your workforce and budget planning processes to ensure that appropriate funding, personnel, and other means are allocated to effectively administer the Occupational Safety and Health Program. In addition, I expect each of you to establish an environment which values safety as a priority in the decision making process.
I encourage each of you to become advocates for Occupational Safety and Health in the workplace. We all have a responsibility to prevent accidents, to identify and correct hazards, to provide a healthy work environment, and to provide and use appropriate safety engineering practices, administrative controls, and/or protective equipment.
The BLM CA Safety Officers who can assist you in implementing a strong program are:
California State Office
Contact Location Phone Number
Ken Casto Sacramento-CASO 916-978-4521
Northern California District
Contact Location Phone Number
Dave McKirahan Alturas F.O. 630-233-7916
Henry Harrison Arcata F.O. 707-825-2318
Wade Salverson Eagle Lake F.O. 530-257-5308
Tim Bradley Redding F.O. 530-224-2124
Dan Burgoyne Surprise F.O. 530-279-2708
Central California District
Contact Location Phone Number
Steve Watkins Bakersfield F.O. 661-391-6005
Donna McMullen Bishop F.O. 760-872-5021
Dave Slibsager Hollister F.O. 831-630-5040
Mario Marquez Hollister F.O. 831-630-5038
Hazel Turner Hollister F.O. 831-630-5037
John Rapphahn Mother Lode F.O. 916-941-3129
Erin Simmons Ukiah F.O. 707-468-4021
California Desert District
Contact Location Phone Number
Robert Haggerty CDD 951-697-5210
Harold Thomas Barstow F.O. 760-252-6049
Jamie Livingood Barstow F.O. 760-252-6029
Gil Fritzsche El Centro F.O. 760-337-4433
Mike Ahrens Needles F.O. 760-326-7031
Laura Roberts Palm Springs F.O. 760-863-7129
Randy Masner Ridgecrest F.O. 760-384-5445
For additional information and guidance on the Occupational Safety and Health Program, please review BLM Handbook 1112-2 Safety and Health for Field Operations. Questions regarding this IM can be directed to the State Safety Manager, Ken Casto at (916) 978-4521.
Signed by:
Karen L. Barnette
Acting Acting State Director
Authenticated by:
Richard A. Erickson
Records Management
Attachments - 3
1- California State Safety and Health Action Plan (8 pp)
2- Best Management Practices (4 pp)
3- Safety Training Matrix (3 pp)