SAFETY BRANCH FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP83B00823R000600270005-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 6
• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 3, 2000
• Sequence Number: 5
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief, Physical Security Division
SUBJECT : Safety Branch Functions and Activities
In accordance with our discussion, listed below are the
functions and activities of the Safety Branch.
To assist the Director of Security in administering an
occupational, safety and health program meeting the requirements
of Section l_4 ))f the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
I. FUNCTION
Provide guidance and support to Agency components in the
implementation of the Safety and Health Provisions for Federal
Employees.
A. ACTIVITIES
1. Review plans and specifications for new
construction and major renovations.
2. Conduct tests for toxic and flammable
vapors, mists, gases, and dusts.
3. Conduct sound level readings to establish
protective measures against occupational hearing loss.
4. Review employee suggestions pertaining to
safety and health.
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5. Inspect and open alleged letter bombs
and suspect packages.
6. Review plans and specifications for
Agency peculiar devices to insure
appropriate classification for storage and shipment.
8. Continuous review of Federal Register
and Code of Federal Regulations to keep abreast of
changes to the Safety and Health Provisions for
Federal Employees.
9. Organize Agency participation in special
safety programs sponsored by the Department of
Labor.
10. Conduct technical inspections of special
use areas such as chemical and electronic laboratories,
electronic data processing centers, record storage
areas, etc.
II. FUNCTION
Investigate accidents and analyze and record accident data
to determine causative factors, provide management with
information and comply with the recording and reporting require-
ments of the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
B. ACTIVITIES
1. Investigate occupational accidents, injuries,
and illnesses involving Agency personnel, property, and
equipment.
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2. Collect, compile, analyze, and record
occupational safety and hea].th statistics.
3. Submit the CIA's Annual Report on Accident
Analyses to the DDA to brief the DCI.
4. Submit to the Secretary of Labor, a quarterly
and annual summary of occupational injuries and illnesses.
5. Submit to the Secretary of Labor, a quarterly
and annual summary of occupational accidents.
6. Submit to the Secretary of Labor, an annual
comprehensive report on the status of the Occupational
Safety and Health Program.
7. Prepare special reports on injury experience
for component safety officers.
Provide Agency with a sound and effective fire protection
and fire prevention program.
1. Review plans and specifications to determine
requirements for installation of protection, detection,
and manual fire alarm systems.
Z. Conduct acceptance tests of fire alarm systems
to insure proper operation, zoning, and coding.
3. Brief and prepa:re instructions for the Security
Duty Officers and the Federal Protective Service to assist
them in identifying and responding to protected areas.
Conduct unannounced after-hours drills of the SDO's and
FPO's to test the effectiveness of such response.
4. Maintain on a current basis the Rolodex system
which identifies all areas in the Headquarters and Printing
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Services Buildings which are protected by special
alarm systems.
5. Conduct periodic tests of all sprinkler,
ionization, and heat detection systems in Headquarters
and Printing Services Buildings to validate functional
capability.
6. Review Headquarters Building evacuation
plan to insure the orderly and expeditious exiting of
personnel in case of emergency. Render technical
guidance in the preparation of evacuation plans for
other buildings in the Washington area.
7. Maintain, through the Senior Emergency"
Evacuation Officers, a current list of corridor,
stairway, and exit wardens for each main corridor
in the Headquarters Building and brief such personnel
at least annually.
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8. Coordinate the Agency's evacuation plans
with other agencies of the Federal Government and
local governments as appropriate.
9. Conduct annual fire drills in the Headquarters
Building and other buildings in the Washington area.
10. Conduct periodic briefings and tours for the
four fire companies responsible for responding to the
Headquarters compound.
11. In compliance with. Executive Order 11654,
submit an annual report to the Federal Fire Council
on the Agency's fire loss experience.
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IV. FUNCTION
Conduct comprehensive surveys of Headquarters and
facilities to eliminate unsafe and unhealthful working
conditions.
1. Coordinate with Support and Security Officers
in the planning and scheduling of survey trips.
2. Brief appropriate officials at Headquarters
on their responsibility for field facilities in light of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act.
3. Conduct a complete physical inspection of
the facility, review the facility safety program, and
brief responsible officials in the field of the DCI's
responsibilities as outlined in Executive Order 11807.
4. Exit interview with chief of facility to advise
of findings and recommendations.
5. Preparation of formal report and submission
through official channels to chief of Headquarters
component.
V. FUNCTION
Educate and train employees on occupational safety and
health through formal training courses and the dissemination of
promotional and informational safety literature.
1. Continuous review of commercial safety
literature to select topical material which would be
applicable to both on- and off-the-job hazards.
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2. Maintain a library of safety literature on a
variety of topics for distribution upon request.
3. Distribute safety literature on a monthly
basis to 48 holders located in .13 buildings in the
Washington, D. C. area and to two domestic
installations.
4. Forward safety literature on a quarterly
basis to safety officers of various components of the
DDO, DDS& T, and DDA for distribution via a amitta.1
?et to their overseas facilities.
5. Coordinate with CRS on the procurement of
special material for selective distribution.
6. Attend meetings of the Federal Safety and
Fire Councils; Potomac Chapter, Field Federal Safety
Council, and National Fire Protection Association.
7. Conduct five-day training course for Office
of Security careerists and other Agency personnel on
operation and extinguishment of Molotov cocktails;
commercial and military tear gas material; tear gas
masks and oxygen breathing equipment; fire fighting,
and other generalized safety subjects.
8. Provide briefings to component safety officers
on the Occupational Safety and Health Act including changes
to the OSHA standards.
9. Publish special Agency notices on specific
safety problems and also to inform Agency personnel
on safety legislation.
][A Safety Officer
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