Office of Safety

Administers and monitors the Army Safety and Occupational Health Program throughout USARJ organizational elements. Included are all facets of safety and occupational health involving USARJ personnel, buildings, facilities, aircraft, vehicles, explosives, and equipment, to include both on- and off-duty activities. Serves as the USARJ Career Program (CP) Manager (CPM) for the Safety Management career field within the command. Serves as the principal staff adviser, technical consultant, and coordinator in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating all safety and occupational health efforts within the command. Provides guidance for establishing and implementing plans, policies, and procedures for conducting safety and occupational health activities. Provides interpretation of safety and occupational health policies and procedures. Provides technical and professional assistance to eliminate or control unsafe behavior and environments. Assists subordinate commands in determining the numbers and qualifications of personnel necessary to ensure an effective safety program. Assists subordinate commands in developing safety and occupational health training.Distributes safety and occupational health promotional and educational materials. Provides technical assistance in accident investigating and reporting to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Reviews accident reports to ensure compliance. Collects, analyzes, and disseminates data concerning accident experiences within the command. Develops recommendations for corrective measures, when warranted by adverse accident rates or trends, hazardous conditions or procedures, and other deficiencies. Ensures that adequate safe practices and safe physical standards are incorporated in operating procedures, manuals, directives, and other instructions. Reviews plans to ensure the safety and occupational health of Army personnel and the public. Conducts evaluations and inspections of safety programs and activities.

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