CIA'S ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REPORT

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP86-00735R000100010006-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 28, 2008
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: March 25, 1980
• Content Type: MEMO

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2 5 MAR 1980
MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director. of Security,. (PTOS)
FROM: James H. McDonald
Director of Logistics
SUBJECT: CIA's Annual Occupational Safety and Health
Report 0
REFERENCE: Multi adse memo, fr DD/PTOS, dtd 3 Mar 80,
same subj. (OS.0 0549; OL 0 0989)
1. In response to referent memorandum, this office has
reviewed its past performance,.in the area of occupational
safety and health. One of. our major accomplishments that we
are particularly proud of is'the.establishment of a safety
and health program which encompasses all phases of our
operations. This program is designed to promote recognition
of safety and health standards within the Office of Logistics
(OL) and permit uniformity of application. This program is
further evidence of our total commitment to emphasize safety
awareness and ensure that OL personnel are provided with a
2. Listed below are the significant safety and health
measures we have initiated and implemented in addition to our
working environment` free of safety and health hazards.
safety and health program.
a. Safety- and Health Committee
To implement'the 0L safety and health program,
a Safety and Health'Committee has been 'established.
The committee,.is'dedicated to the development and
implementation of a uniform 's,afety and health '
program within OL and to stimulate employee involve-
ment and awareness. The committee will assess past
performance and seek innovative approaches for
program improvement. The committee will also
participate in the translation of statutory require-
ments into practical applications within the OL
and ensure strict conformance to policy directives
contained in the Occupational Safety and Health Act
n 1970 (OSHA) and other regulator
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safety and health standards.
further review and coordinate
safety and"health-programs to
standard application.
b. Inspection
The Committee will
all internal-sponsored
ensure uniformity ,,and
(1)' OL continued' to follow OSHA guidelines and
the "Man and Manager Techniques" in carrying out
prescribed' inspections of.OL's maior'facilities.
These inspections were augmented by;periodic ,
inspections-conducted by managementjand?.supervisory
personnel-to ensure a healthy and safe working
environment and to eliminate potential work hazards
and health risk' areas. ? 'Meetings were,-routinely held
to discuss specific safety problems acid' explore ways
to resolve thew ." , Some problems with' hazardous--; z
material, such as; inks and solvents useourr;l
printing; plant, still remain unsolved.
(2) With-the assistance of the-General Sbrvices
Administration's Marshall's!Office,7~all fire
extinguishers were inspected.
C. Training
(1) Three forklift operator training courses
were held for new'operators.? , In. addition'a'forklift
training film "Color of Danger".was shown to
forklift operators."
2 Four 3-hour training sessions were held
for 12-man fire- a e to enhance
inhouse firefighting: capabilities.
(3) A number of OL employees attended a two-
day Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation Course (CPR)
offered by the Office of Medical:: S escand a-, t'-
Basic Health and'Safety Course.
(4) Selected personnel continue to~maintain
their proficiency-in life saving techniques iniCPR
as' well as maintaining a ca .ability" with various
resuscitation equipment.
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d. Employee Awareness Program
d health posters are prominently
(1) Safety an
displayed and 'safety handout material -is made a'
available toall employees.
(2) Equipment warning signs were'Anstalled
in the Headquarters Building. 0 P
(3) Warning signs were attached atoethe the
automatic doors at the northeast c
Headquarters Building 'to :alert..users that the doors '
open'outward.
e, Safety E ui.ment and Other Enhancements
(1) Installed a safety parabolic ror in a
major traffic aisle in :southeast corner
he em cy'shutdown of all
(2) :Upgraded t
A fans and heating`units-at shut
fans and heating*units are now aut-omaiicaiLy
down at the sounding of the fire alarm bell,
therebv Drev rating the spread of fire. (Funded by
GSA.)
(3) Procured eyewash kits,-first'aid kits,
fire axes, fire extinguishers, safety shoes,-goggles,,
face shields,-aprons, gloves, coveralls,.-and ' ?.