Safety & Health Program

Mission Statement

The goal of the USDA safety and occupational health program is to provide safe and healthful conditions of employment. This goal can be met through the development of comprehensive and effective safety and health programs throughout all levels of the Department that endeavor to eliminate unsafe conditions and minimize the impact of hazardous situations. The mission of the Safety and Health Management Division is to develop Department wide policies and promote and assist the development of USDA safety programs.

Key Safety & Health Initiatives

• Executive Order 12196 Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal Employees
• 29 CFR 1960  Basic Program Elements for Federal Employees Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters
• 29 CFR 1910  Occupational Safety and Health Standards
• 29 USC 651-678  Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
• DR 4410-004 Safety Management Program

What’s New

• Preventing Heat Illness
• OSHA Heat Smart Phone App
• Protecting Workers During Wildfire Response and Recovery
• Random Inspections Improve Workplace Safety
• HAZCOM & Globally Harmonized Systems Alignment
• Current Natural Hazard Events

Safety & Health Resources and Links