Transmittal Notice 94-13
09/09/94
BACKGROUND
This transmittal notice is forwarding Indian Health Manual (IHM) Part 1, Chapter 9, entitled Occupational Safety and Health Program." Relevant Indian Health Service (IHS) Circular issuances include: "Diagnostic X-Ray Radiation Protection (IHS Circular No. 91-12, 12/17/91), Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Policy" (IHS Circular No. 92-4, 5/15/92), and "Tuberculin Testing Program IHS Personnel-Policy" (IHS Circular No. 92-14, 9/23/92).
Michael H. Trujillo, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Surgeon General
Director, Indian Health Service
MATERIAL TRANSMITTED
The IHM Part 1, Chapter 9, entitled "Occupational Safety and Health Program" Pages 1 through 34 Manual Appendixes l-9-A through l-9-F
Manual Exhibits l-9-A and l-9-B
Table of Contents
MATERIAL SUPERSEDED
The original Part 1, Chapter 8, entitled "Federal Employees Health and Safety Program," and Chapter 9, entitled "Occupational Health and Safety Management Program," are incorporated together as one chapter that this transmittal notice is forwarding. The IHS Circular 92-7, "Occupational Safety and Health Committee" is also superseded by the new chapter 9.
MANUAL MAINTENANCE
File this chapter in the IHM at Part 1, behind the tab labeled "Chapter 9," Pen and ink change the tab to reflect the new chapter name, "Occupational Safety and Health Program."
Record and file the Transmittal Notice number on the checklist in the Transmittal Notice book.
Distribution: PSD 557 (Indian Health Mailing Key)
Date: September 9, 1994
