This paper documents an external SMS review, benchmarking the DOE ISM system to external SMS. This paper outlines the process, key observations, and opportunities for further evaluation by the Department.
Kevin Dressman, Director of the Office of Health and Safety (EHSS-10), Robin Elgart, Director of the Office of Domestic and International Health Studies (EHSS-13), and Joey Zhou, Acting Japan Program Manager for EHSS-13 traveled to Japan January 20-27, 2024 to meet with Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF)
Todd Lapointe, Director of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security, recertified Battelle Memorial Institute's operation at PNNL as a Star participant, the highest level of recognition in the DOE Voluntary Protection Program.
The Office of Worker Safety and Health Policy has posted the January 24, 2024 Special WebEx – Benchmarking DOE Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISM) vs. Other Safety Management Systems (SMS).
DOE VPP Team from Office of Worker Safety and Health Assistance (EHSS-12) conducted a VPP Star recertification assessment which resulted in recertification of CNS Y-12 as a VPP Star participant.
EHSS-11 2024 Worker Safety and Health WebEx Series Calendar
Alfred Traylor, Director of the DOE Office of Worker Safety and Health Assistance, presented West Valley Demonstration Project (WVDP) employees with a Star of Excellence plaque for exceeding minimum safety rates and having an overall robust safety program
In his career, Secretary Richardson played a pivotal role in international and domestic policy as a U.S. Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations, and Governor of New Mexico.
The Office of Worker Safety and Health Policy hosts a public WebEx Series featuring health and safety-related presentations by experts in occupational safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, health physics, engineering and other disciplines.
This September, National Insider Threat Awareness Month aims to educate government and industry about the risks posed by insider threats and the role of Insider Threat Programs.