Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com 2–11. Program audit a. Each safety office will be audited for its execution and integration of the Army Safety Program into its organization’s mission, both internally and by its higher commands on a periodic basis in accordance with guidance in DA Pam 385–10. b. These audits will not be compliance audits but rather programmatic audits to measure the overall effectiveness of management controls for integrating the Army Safety Program into their business process and mission execution. Compliance issues may be used as a measure of effectiveness but will not be the primarily focus of the audit. c.
Each organization will conduct and document an annual programmatic audit of their program execution using their performance indicators and matrices. d. Each level of command will develop and implement an audit program that ensures each subordinate organization is evaluated every 3 years at the minimum. 2–12.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspections In accordance with the provisions of EO 12196, DODI 6055.1, and within the scope of the OSH Act, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health officials, acting as representatives of the Secretary of Labor, are authorized to conduct announced or unannounced inspections of all Army civilian workplaces except those identified as military- unique workplaces. Section IV Safety Committees and Councils 2–13.
Department of the Army safety planning Safety and occupational health committees shall be established at each echelon of Army organizations to assist in the planning, coordination, prioritization, and implementation of OSHA programs. To aid the DASA (ESOH) in develop- ing strategic policy and the ODASAF in developing and implementing policy, and programs, the following councils will be chartered to provide technical advice, participate in program development and maintain various portions of this regulation and supporting DA pamphlets. Each council will meet as needed, but not less than once a year to address issues in their areas of interest. 2–14.
Joint councils Joint councils shall be established as required to coordinate safety activities and functions between the Services. The ASA (IE&E) and the ODASAF shall take the lead in establishing Joint councils with other Services and Army civilian agencies and selecting representatives to participate in the councils. 2–15. Army Safety Coordinating Panel The Army Safety Coordinating Panel oversees Army safety strategic planning, and safety and risk management integration in the Army’s Transformation. a. The functions of the panel are to— (1) Identify opportunities for integrating safety and CRM in synchronization with Army Transformation.
(2) Oversee and assist in coordination of annual action plans that support the Army Safety Strategy. (3) Assess progress of actions specified in action plans that support the Army Safety Strategy and provide updates to the SA and the CSA. b. The Army Safety Coordinating Panel will be co-chaired by the DASA (ESOH) and the DAS. It will report through the Vice Chief of Staff, Army to the CSA and through the ASA (IE&E) to the SA. 2–16. Army Safety Action Team a. The functions of the team are to— (1) Provide the Office of the Chief of Staff ,Army with recommendations and information involving air and ground equipment safety issues.
(2) Coordinate, expedite, advise, and provide recommended direction to ensure safety correction measures maximize Army readiness, safety, and training. b. The ASAT is composed of principle representatives from ASA (ALT); DCS, G–3/5/7; DCS, G–4 (chairman); DCS, G–8; ODASAF; AMC; appropriate PEO; applicable proponent branch chief; applicable materiel developer for the system being reviewed; and advisory members in accordance with the team’s charter. 2–17. Department of the Army Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council a.
The functions of the Department of the Army Safety and Occupational Health Advisory Council (DASOHAC) are (1) Provide an opportunity for senior safety professionals to discuss current safety and occupational health issues affecting execution of the Army Safety Program. 19 AR 385–10 • 23 August 2007