Department of the Interior
Departmental Manual
Effective Date: 3/12/99
Series: Safety Management
Part 485: Safety and Occupational Health Program
Chapter 26: Off-The-Job Safety and Health
Originating Office: Office of Managing Risk and Public Safety
485 DM 26
26.1 Purpose. To suggest Safety and Occupational Health Program (Program) elements for minimizing the occurrence of employee injuries and illnesses off the job.
26.2 References. None.
26.3 Requirements. Each bureau should conduct on-the-job safety and health activities to encourage employees to be safe off-the-job. Examples of potential activities include:
A. Educating employees through items/activities such as literature, safety meetings, bureau publications, posters and flyers.
B. Conducting promotional campaigns, such as seat belt use, fire prevention for the home, and recreation safety.
C. Providing and/or encouraging employees to participate in health/fitness activities.
3/12/99 #3256
Replaces 6/10/91 #485A-1