Department of the Interior Safety and Health Awards; DD: 12/15/2006

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov

November 16, 2006

In Reply Refer To:
1112 (740)P

EMS TRANSMISSION 12/13/2006
Information Bulletin No. 2007-020

To: Washington Office Officials, State and Center Directors
Attention: State and Center Safety Managers

From: Director of Human Capital

Subject: Department of the Interior Safety and Health Awards DD: 12/15/2006

The purpose of this memo is to request Bureau of Land Management nominations for two prestigious Department of the Interior Safety Awards for 2007. The two categories are:

Award of Merit
Professional Service Award

These safety awards recognize safety and health program contributions that are of significant benefit to the Department. Subject areas for recognition include: accident and injury reduction; fostering a safety and health culture; identification and abatement of unsafe conditions; providing safety and health resources; encouraging safety program accountability; and promoting safety and health awareness. Other safety and health contributions will be considered based on the professional judgment of the DOI Safety and Health Council.

Award of Merit Criteria:
Recognizes an individual, group, bureau, office, or organizational unit which has performed an outstanding service for, or made a contribution of unusual value to the Department’s Safety and Occupational Health Program.

Professional Service Award Criteria:
Recognizes a safety professional (series 0018, 0690, 0803) who has demonstrated sustained accomplishments in injury, illness, and accident prevention and who has contributed quality service to his/her bureau, office, or the Department during his/her career.

The attached nomination forms are provided for your convenience in submitting nominations. For more detailed information, or to download the nomination forms, go to http://safetynet.smis.doi.gov/doiwideA.htm

Your nominations should be submitted by December 15, 2006, to Sandy Guches, Bureau Safety Manager (WO-740). The nominations will be reviewed and selections made by the DOI Safety Council.

Signed by:
Authenticated by:
Marilyn H. Johnson
Robert M. Williams
Director of Human Capital
Division of IRM Governance,WO-560

2 Attachments
1 – 2007 Safety Award of Merit Nomination Form (1 p)
2 – 2007 Professional Service Award Nomination Form (1 p)