Environmental, Safety and Health Topics
Additional employee safety information is available on InsideFSIS, the employee intranet (eAuthentication required).
Contact Information for Occupational Safety and Health Specialists
OSHA Safety Poster
All FSIS offices are required to post the Federal Agency Occupational Safety and Health Protection for Employees poster. Each poster contains the contact information for the safety specialist assigned to the district. A version of this poster is available for each FSIS district. It includes contact information for the specialist responsible for your area.
- Alameda, Denver - Curtis Wallis
- Des Moines, Springdale - Michael Lyons
- Dallas, Philadelphia, Chicago - Jacob Moore
- Jackson, Atlanta, Raleigh - Todd Nixon
- More Information About the OSHA Poster
Heat Stress: Know the Risks
A few simple steps can prevent heat-related illnesses.
OSHA Recordkeeping and Notification
Requirements for documentation, fillable forms, examples of recordable incidents.
Health Hazard Information Sheets (HHIS)
The Health Hazard Information Sheets (HHIS) below are intended to provide general occupational safety and health information for In-Plant Personnel (IPP) to specific hazards that may be encounted within the work environment.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
FSIS employees must wear appropriate and approved PPE at all times when working in an area that contains a recognized hazard.
All PPE provided by the Agency can be obtained through the Material Management Service Center (formerly the Beltsville Service Center). Refer to the Specialty Supply Catalog for details. For further assistance, please contact Pam Veal at (301) 504-3995.
Required Postings
Related FSIS Directives and Notices
- FSIS Directive 3410.3 Reimbursement Provisions for Inspection Expenditures
- FSIS Directive 4771.1 Administrative Grievance Process
- FSIS Directives 4791.1 Basic Occupational Safety and Health Program
- FSIS Directive 4791.5 Hazard Communication Program
- FSIS Directive 4791.6 Procedures for Workplace and Travel Emergencies
- FSIS Directive 4791.7 Monitoring Employee Exposure to Radiation
- FSIS Directive 4791.8 Air Contaminants Safety Awareness Program
- FSIS Directive 4791.11 Lockout Tagout Procedures
- FSIS Directive 4791.12 Reporting and Correcting Occupational Hazards
- FSIS Directive 4791.13 Workplace Inspections and Incident Reporting
- FSIS Directive 4791.15 Radiation Safety Program