Arizona State Safety Plan Goals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008

Continue to maintain a level of safety awareness that will maintain Arizona in good safety, health, and environmental condition. Work to satisfy the requirements of (Washington Office) WO IM 2002-211, issued by the Assistant Director, Minerals, Realty, and Resource Protection as reported through the Compliance, Assessment, Safety, Health, Environment (CASHE) process.  The goal for FY 2008 is zero (0) Risk Assessment Code (RAC) 1 and 2 Safety and Health findings and zero (0) IA and IB Environmental findings.  Deferred Maintenance funding should be requested from the WO-360 CASHE program lead to correct findings.

Utilize the Risk Management Process.  Integrate it into all processes as the primary hazard reduction tool for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona.  Provide training for Risk Management as needed in FY 2008.

The State Safety Manager will work with the Districts and Field Offices to identify Best Practices and incorporate them into the State Safety Program as valued practices to be followed for safety.  Coordinate Best Practices into Safety Program requirements and site specific safety needs.  Post to the Safety Website.

Continue the very successful Safety Stand-Down Training Day program for all Arizona BLM facilities.  The State Safety Committee will develop the schedule and agenda for the training. 

Working through the State Safety Committee, establish a State Vehicle Driving Policy which will be in compliance with all applicable Department/Bureau regulations and standard practices.

Conduct training as required for Collateral Duty Safety Officers in the state.  Concentrate on safety responsibilities of accident reporting, Safety Management Information System (SMIS) data, safety processes (standards/regulations etc.), and other safety related duties. 

Coordinate, as the Point of Contact, the CASHE Audits for the Colorado River District to include audits of the Lake Havasu and Yuma Field Offices scheduled for January 2008.

Conduct annual District/Field Office safety inspections and perform District/Field Office Safety Program evaluations.  The Gila District, and the Safford and Tucson Field Offices will be evaluated in FY 2008.

Establish a Safety Awards Program to recognize and reward those employees and employee groups who demonstrate outstanding performance in Safety and Occupational Health.  Best Safety Practices will also be recognized.

Be vigilant of Border Safety Concerns and provide guidance as needed to protect employees who work in the Borderlands region.