Worker Safety and Health Program (10 CFR 851/DOE O 440.1B)

The DOE Safety and Health Program supports line management and contractors through the development and dissemination of policy, guidance, and technical expertise to assistance in implementation of the policies. These programs and resources assist in recognizing and responding to safety and health concerns, focus on value-added activities, and conserve Departmental resources.

The FEOSH program provides for the safety and health of DOE Federal employees and maintains a strong partnership with Departmental FEOSH Programs, labor organizations, and other Federal Agencies.

The Worker Safety and Health Program provides the requirements for DOE contractor safety and health programs.

POLICY AND RULEMAKING

• 10 CFR 851, Worker Safety and Health Program (2/9/2006)
  • Preamble to 10 CFR 851
  • 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program Frequently Asked Questions (11/30/2017)
  • Occupational Medicine Frequently Asked Questions (11/2008)
• eVariance System
• DOE O 440.1B Chg 2, Worker Protection Program for DOE (including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal Employees

TECHNICAL AMMENDMENTS

• Update to Safety and Health Standards Incorporated by Reference  (1/17/2018)
• Transfer of Office Function (1/30/2015)
• Clarification of the Reference to OSHA’s Permissible Exposure Limits for Beryllium (11/10/15)

IMPLEMENTATION ASSISTANCE AND TOOLS

• Worker Safety and Health Poster
  • English
  • English (Section 508 Compliant)
  • Español
  • Español (El artículo 508 Versión)
• Workers' Rights Pamphlet (5/2016)
• Pamphlet:  A Basic Overview of the Worker Safety and Health Program (10 CFR 851) (2/2015)
• Safety and Health Regulatory and Policy Response Line
• DOE G 440.1B Admin Change 1, Worker Safety and Health Program for DOE (including National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal and Contractor Employees
• Training
  • Video:  Worker Safety and Health Program
  • Slide Presentation: Briefing for DOE O 440.1B, Worker Program for DOE (Including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal Employees
  • Silica
    • OSHA’s Final Rule on Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
    • Slide Presentation: OSHA’s Final Rule on Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica
• DOE Direct WSH Contracts
• FEOSH Overview
  • CY 2014 Department of Energy Annual Report to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • FEOSH Brochure
  • FEOSH Annual Safety Training (Required training)

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL (GC) INTERPRETATIONS

• Status of Entire 10 CFR 851 as a New Safety and Health Standard that Qualifies for a Temporary Variance
• Applicability of 10 CFR 851 to Parsons ATC and Barnwell Activities
• Applicability of 10 CFR 851 to Parsons non-DOE Office Areas at SRS
• Applicability of 10 CFR 851 to Savannah River Ecology Laboratory
• Applicability of 10 CFR 851 to Savannah River Archaeological Research Program
• Application of 10 CFR 851 to DOE HQ Contractors
• General Counsel Letter Regarding Use of DOE-STD-1212-2012 in Compliance with 10 CFR 851
• Applicability of 10 CFR 851 to Parsons ATC and Barnwell Activities

TECHNICAL CLARIFICATIONS

OTHER FEDERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES OF INTEREST

• PL 107-314, Bob Stump National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003
• Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2003 Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 4546
• E.O. 12196, Occupational Safety and Health Programs for Federal Employees
• 29 CFR 1960, Basic Program Elements for Federal Employee Occupational Safety and Health Programs and Related Matters

Robin Keeler