Arizona State Safety Action Plan and Goals for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

 

January 25, 2010

In Reply Refer To:

1112 (9500) P

Supersedes IMAZ-2008-010

 

EMS TRANSMISSION 01/26/2010

Instruction Memorandum No. AZ-2010-005

Expires:  When Superseded or Canceled     EXPIRED

 

 

Purpose:  The purpose of this Instruction Memorandum (IM) is to promote safety awareness among managers, supervisors, and employees in order to identify and eliminate unsafe working conditions and practices.  The Arizona State Safety Plan (Attachment 1) includes the essential six elements identified for an effective Safety Program and provides policy direction for Arizona’s Safety and Health Program.  The State Safety Action Plan (Attachment 2) identifies the safety goals and objectives for FY 2010.

 

Policy/Action:  The attached Safety Action Plan goals and objectives have been identified for accomplishment in FY 2010 and should be integrated into operations for FY 2010.

 

Timeframe:  A visit to each Bureau of Land Management (BLM) District/Field Office will be scheduled by the State Safety Manager to assist with incorporation of these processes into day to day business practices and completion of the goals outlined above.

 

Background:  Managers and supervisors should review the State Safety Plan and develop a strategy to ensure that Risk Management is integrated as a part of all activities and specific goals for FY 2010.  The attached information is designed to assist in developing a safety strategy for our programs and facilities.  The State Safety Manager is available to provide assistance, recommendations, and/or site visits to assist in the development and implementation of a safety strategy.

 

Manual/Handbook Sections Affected:  485 Departmental Manual (Safety and Health Handbook); BLM Manual 1112 (Safety); BLM Manual Handbook I H-1112-1 (Safety and Health Management); BLM Manual Handbook 1112-2 (Safety and Health for Field Operations); 29 CFR 1960; and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements.

 

Contact:  For questions or further information, please contact Bill Huntington, State Safety and Occupational Health Manager, Arizona State Office, at 602-417-9261.

 

 

2 Attachments:

1 - State Safety Action Plan (2 pp)

2 - Arizona State Plan FY 2010 (8 pp)