IB-OR-2003-068-Nominations for Department of the Interior Safety Awards
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
Oregon State Office
P.O. Box 2965
Portland, OR 97208
In Reply Refer to:
1400-451 (OR-953) P
January 30, 2003
EMS TRANSMISSION 01/30/2003
Information Bulletin No. OR-2003-068
To:
DMs, DSDs, Staff and Branch Chiefs
From:
Chief, Branch of Human Resources
Subject:
Nominations for Department of the Interior Safety Awards
DD: 02/10/03
Attached you will find Washington Office Information Bulletin No. 2003-048, dated
January 17, 2003, which requests nominations for the above subject awards. These awards recognize Safety and Occupational
Health Program contributions that benefit the Department of the Interior in the categories of Merit and Professional Service.
Descriptions of the award categories are: The Award of Merit and The Professional Service Award.
The award criteria and nomination procedures are explained in the attachment. To receive maximum consideration,
nominations should address all appropriate factors outlined in the criteria. Please ensure that your employees receive a copy
of this correspondence. We encourage submissions of nominations for these awards.
Nominations, including supporting documentation, should be submitted to Alina Malray, Branch of Human Resources, OR­
953, no later than February 10, 2003.
Districts with Unions are reminded to notify their unions of this IB and satisfy any bargaining obligations before
implementation. Your servicing Human Resources Office or Labor Relations Specialist can provide you assistance in this
matter.
Signed by
Gayle L. Donahue
Acting, Chief Branch of Human Resources
1 Attachments
1 - WO-IB 2003-048 (4 pp)
Distribution
WO-700 (5628-MIB) -1
HR-210 – 1
Authenticated by
Mary O'Leary
Management Assistant
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20240
http://www.blm.gov
January 17, 2003
In Reply Refer To:
1400-451 (WO-700) P
EMS TRANSMISSION 01/23/2003
Information Bulletin No. 2003-048
To:
DD, ADs, SDs and CDs
From:
Assistant Director, Human Resources Management
Subject:
Nominations for Department of the Interior Safety Awards
DD: 02/14/2003
Nominations are being requested for the following prestigious Departmental Safety Awards that recognize Safety and
Occupational Health Program contributions that benefit the Department of the Interior:
a. The Award of Merit: Given to 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.
b. The Professional Service Award: Given to a safety and health professional who has contributed quality
service to his/her bureau, office, or the Department of the Interior during their career.
Following are some of the subject areas for award recognition: reducing accidents and injuries; 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 occupational health
improvement initiatives will also be considered, based on professional judgment of the Bureau Safety Manager and the
Interior Safety and Occupational Health Council.
Attachment 1-1
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The Nomination Forms and guidelines are contained in the attachment. The nomination package should be submitted
to the Assistant Director, Human Resources Management (WO-700), Attention: Mr. Bruce Prater, Bureau Safety
Manager, 1849 C Street, N.W., Mail Stop 3023, Washington, DC 20240, no later than February 14, 2003. Questions
concerning the Awards may be directed to Mr. Prater at (202) 501-2664.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Signed by:
Concetta B. Stewart
Acting, Assistant Director
Human Resources Management
Authenticated by:
Robert M. Williams
Policy and Records Group,WO-560
1 Attachment
1 – Nomination Forms and Guidelines (2 pp)
Attachment 1-2
u.s. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF MANAGING RISK AND PUBLIC SAFETY 2003 SAFETY AWARD OF MERIT
NOMINATION FORM
The Safety Award of Merit 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.
The nominee must have demonstrated exemplary perfo~ce and produced significant results that are
aligned with one or more of the goals of the Department of the Interior Strategic Safety and
Occupational Health Plan which are summarized below (the full text of the Plan is available on
SafetyNet, http://SafetyNet.smis.doi.gov/StrPlan2000.htm):
Establish a safe and healthful environment within the Department of the Interior by building a
safety and health culture which will move the Department toward the goal of zero loss to human
and material resources.
- Create a safety and health culture inclusive of all employees and activities. - Improve our ability to identify and abate unsafe conditions and practices. - Implement effective safety and health resourcing strategies. - Facilitate accountability and improvement through evaluation and monitoring. - Increase organizational safety and health awareness and program communication. Please attach a separate sheet with a description ofthe accomplishments, contributions, relevant
performance measures, and dates.
Nominee:
------------------------------------- Phone: -----------------------
Title:____________________________ Organization: __________________________
Address:
---------------------------------------------------------Supervisor:
----------------------------- Phone: -------------------All submissions are due to the respective Bureau Safety Manager no later than February 14,2003.
For Use by the Interior SafeQ! and Occupational Health Council
Endorsed by Bureau Safety Manager: __________________________________
I Endorsed by Safety and Occupational Health Council: ___________________
II Endorsed by the Agency Safety and Health Official (DASHO): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
2003 Form Revision
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF MANAGING RISK AND PUBLIC SAFETY 2003 PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION FORM The Department of the Interior Professional Service Award recognizes a safety and health professional
(career 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 hislher career.
Please attach a separate sheet describing theprofessional's accomplishments, contributions, relevant
performance measures, and dates. Include a list ofthe nominee's employers (e.g. bureaus), locations,
and dates.
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Nominee:
--------------------------- Phone: ---------------
Title:_________________ Organization: ________________ Address: -----------------------------~-------------------------
Supervisor:._____________________ Phone: ___________________
All submissions are due to the respective Bureau Safety Manager no later than February 14, 2003.
For Use by the Interior Safety and Occupational Health Council
Endorsed by Bureau Safety Manager: _____________________________
I Endorsed by Safety and Occupational Health Council: ____________________
! Endorsed by the Agency Safety and Health Official (DASHO): _____________­
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2003 Fonn Revision