The
NOAA Safety Council works in partnership with the NOAA Chief Administrative
Officer (CAO) to support the effective implementation of the NOAA
Safety Program and NOAA Safety Policy. Line/Staff Office
involvement in helping to shape and implement the NOAA Safety Program
is critical to the success of the Program. The specific
roles and responsibilities are outlined below.
The
Council shall perform the following functions:
- Review
and comment on the NOAA Strategic Plan to ensure that safety is appropriately
addressed.
- Assist
in the development of the annual Program Baseline Assessment and Program Plan
for the NOAA Safety Program, in accordance with PPBES.
- Review
proposed changes in the NOAA Safety Policy or other supplemental guidance,
and recommend changes, as appropriate.
- Review
and approve annual Line/Staff Office safety action plans and performance
measures to ensure that these support the NOAA safety program.
Identify opportunities for NOAA-wide improvements in the Safety Program.
Identify the
barriers that prevent adequate funding for high priority safety/environmental
projects, and develop means to achieve the funding.
NOAA
Safety Council Agenda
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Home Page.
Page last updated:
December 16, 2008
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