Transmittal Notice 23-12
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this Transmittal Notice (TN) is to transmit a copy of the revised Part 1, Chapter 9, “Occupational Safety and Health Program,” Indian Health Manual (IHM). This chapter is revised in its entirety. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) responsibilities and functions of the Indian Health Service (IHS). It defines IHS OSH program elements and extends to providing a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and contractors. The primary focus of this chapter is the protection of IHS employees’ and contractors’ safety and health, with ancillary benefits for protection of IHS patients and visitors.
/Roselyn Tso /
Roselyn Tso
Director, Indian Health Service
MATERIAL TRANSMITTED:
The revised Part 1, Chapter 9, “Occupational Safety and Health Program,” IHM.
MATERIAL SUPERSEDED:
Part 1, Chapter 9, “Occupational Safety and Health Program,” IHM, dated September 9, 1994.
MANUAL MAINTENANCE:
Remove Part 1, Chapter 9, “Occupational Safety and Health Program,” IHM, dated September 9, 1994 in its entirety and insert the attached copy of Part 1, Chapter 9, “Occupational Safety and Health Program,” IHM, including the chapter Table of Contents and the Manual Appendix in its place after 1-9, IHM.
Log and file this TN in sequential order.
Distribution: IHS-Wide
Date: 07/28/2023
