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Title: Evaluation of the US Department of Energy's occupational safety and health program for its government-owned contractor-operated facilities

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6035856· OSTI ID:6035856

The purpose of this report is to present to Secretary of Energy James Watkins the findings and recommendations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) evaluation of the Department of Energy's (DOE) programs for worker safety and health at DOE's government-owned contractor-operated (GOCO) nuclear facilities. The OSHA evaluation is based on an intensive and comprehensive review and analysis of DOE's worker safety and health programs including: written programs; safety and health inspection programs; and the adequacy of resource, training, and management controls. The evaluation began on April 10, 1990 and involved over three staff years before its conclusion. The evaluation was initiated by former Secretary of Labor Elizabeth Dole in response to Secretary of Energy James Watkins' request that OSHA assist him in determining the actions needed to assure that DOE has an exemplary safety and health program in place at its GOCOs. 6 figs.

Research Organization:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Washington, DC (USA)
Sponsoring Organization:
DOL; Department of Labor, Washington, DC (USA)
OSTI ID:
6035856
Report Number(s):
DOL-91010192; ON: DE91010192
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English