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| | 445.1 Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Policy and Responsibilities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-11) |
 | | The OSHE Program applies to all activities and operations of the USGS, as well as its employees, volunteers, contractors, and visitors. |
 | | Developing organizational policy, plans, guidelines, and rules relating to the USGS OSHE Program; interpreting safety, health, and environmental policy and procedures, including accountability of management and other personnel; establishing councils, committees, and work groups to address safety, health, and environmental issues; and designating appropriate resources for effective implementation of the OSHE Progam. |
 | | Specific responsibilities for OSHE Program establishment and implementation are described in detail in Chapter 2, SM 445-1-H, Environmental Management and Compliance Requirements Handbook; Chapter 9, SM 445-2-H, Occupational Safety and Health Program Requirements Handbook; and SM 445-3-H, Safety and Health for Field Operations. |
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