Field Federal Safety & Health Councils

Field Federal Safety & Health CouncilsField Federal Safety & Health Councils

(Insert FFSHC Name) (Insert Name & Title of Presenter)

(Insert Date of Presentation)

AuthorityAuthority and Guidance and Guidance• Field Federal Safety and Health Councils

(FFSHCs) authorized by: – Section 7902, Title 5, United States Code– Section 19, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of

1970– Executive Order 12196

• Policy and procedures regarding the operation and administration of the FFSHCs provided by:

– 29 CFR Part 1960, Subpart K– FFSHC Operations Manual

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• 1937 – Federal Interdepartmental Safety Council (FISC) organized, by request of President Roosevelt

– Six cabinet officers and chaired by the Secretary of Labor

• 1950 – Executive Order 10194 replaced the FISC with Federal Safety Councils

– Expanded participation to include local field activity level

• 1980 – 29 CFR Part 1960 published– Subpart K authorizes Secretary to sponsor and provide

guidance to existing FFSHCs and establish new ones

• 2007 – FFSHC Operations Manual published

MilestonesMilestones

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PurposePurposeFFSHCs are Federal inter-agency groups chartered by the Secretary of Labor to promote the advancement of occupational safety and health throughout the Federal government.

FFSHCs provide support to Federal agencies by:– Conducting training– Serving as a clearinghouse– Offering technical advice– Sharing best practices– Establishing cooperative relationships

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Active FFSHCs by RegionActive FFSHCs by RegionForty-five (45) Active FFSHCs

(As of January 2008)

Region X(1) Region VIII

(2)Region VII

(5) Region V(6)

Region I (2)

Region II(5)

Region III(6)

Region IV(13)Region VI

(2)

Region IX(3)

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MembershipMembership• FFSHC membership comprised of Federal agency

occupational safety and health personnel • Members officially designated by Federal agency

activity heads– Equal number of management and non-management from

each member agency– Agency participation is voluntary– Non-federal associate membership

• ONLY designated federal agency members can:– Vote– Serve as Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary or

Chairperson of a committee

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How DOL/OSHA Interacts How DOL/OSHA Interacts with the FFSHCswith the FFSHCs

Secretary of Labor – Charters FFSHCs

Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health – Promotes agency participation in FFSHC activities

OSHA Regional Administrators (RAs) – Monitor, advise, and recommend approval or disapproval on issues concerning FFSHCs OSHA Federal Agency Program Officers (FAPO) - Liaison between OSHA field staff and Federal agencies.

– Provide leadership in organizing new FFSHCs– Assist FFSHCs with operations and activities including meetings,

membership, and training

OSHA - Office of Federal Agency Programs (OFAP) – Develops policy concerning FFSHC activities and provides overall direction and guidance for their operation

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Chartering a FFSHCChartering a FFSHC• Local Federal agency safety and health personnel determine

interest in organizing an FFSHC

• Proposed FFSHC holds initial meeting

• Proposed FFSHC develops Articles of Organization

• Regional office reviews Articles and submits request to be chartered to OSHA National Office

• OSHA - OFAP reviews Articles for compliance with 29 CFR Part 1960 & FFSHC Manual

• If compliance requirements met, OFAP produces a charter and forwards Articles and charter to the Secretary of Labor for approval

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FFSHC Annual ReportFFSHC Annual Report• All FFSHCs required to submit an Annual Report

– Annual Report Guidelines issued from the OSHA National Office– Based on previous calendar year activities– Due March 15th of each year

• Annual Reports include information on: – Meetings, training, and other occupational safety & health related

events– Membership and agency participation– Special FFSHC initiatives– Goals and objectives for the reported calendar year and upcoming

year• Annual Reports used to:

– Generate reports and briefings on the status of the FFSHCs nation-wide

– Determine OSHA National Office Recognition Awards based on performance

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AwardsAwards• Annual National Office Recognition Awards

– Based on FFSHC size category• Category I: Federal employee population of > 24,000• Category II: Federal employee population of 12,000 to 24,000• Category III: Federal employee population of < 12,000

– Three (3) award levels• Superior Performance• Meritorious Achievement• Notable Recognition

– Up to nine (9) awards given• Regional Awards

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Additional InformationAdditional Information• (Insert Council Name) FFSHC

– Chair Name: – Chair Phone: – Chair Email:

• (Insert OSHA Regional FAPO Name)– FAPO Phone: – FAPO Email:

• OSHA Office of Federal Agency Programs website: – www.osha.gov/dep/fap/index.html

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