Reminder of Arizona State Policy on Occupational Safety and Health

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Arizona State Office

One North Central Avenue, Suite 800

Phoenix, Arizona  85004-4427

 

December 16, 2009

In Reply Refer To:

1112 (9500) P

 

EMS TRANSMISSION 12/21/2009

Information Bulletin No. AZ-2010-004

 

 

This Information Bulletin reminds employees of existing policy on Occupational Safety and Health for the Arizona Bureau of Land Management (BLM) employees, contract workers, volunteers, and the public we serve.  I want to emphasize the importance of our commitment to provide safe and healthy working conditions for all.

 

BLM is committed to the prevention of injuries and work-related illnesses, as well as the protection of Bureau owned or leased property from damage.  BLM Handbook 1112-2, Safety and Health for Field Operations, contains information and guidance on the Safety Program.  District and Field Managers are responsible for implementing this policy within their respective District/Field Offices.  The Risk Management Process will be used in our operational planning, decision making, and working environment.

 

It is critical that all employees view safety as a core value for which they are inherently responsible and take an active role in the prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses without relinquishing this responsibility for convenience or expediency.  Assistance in the various aspects of the Safety Program can be obtained from your local District Manager, Field Manager, District/Field Office Safety Officers or from the State Safety Manager.

 

If you have any questions, contact Bill Huntington, State Safety and Health Manager, Arizona State Office at 602-417-9261.