Online Resources

Policy Directive 50-51

NOAA SECO

OPS1 Site

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Safety

NWSM 50-1115 located in either the NWS Directives System or on the OPS1 website.

National Safety Council

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Environmental

NWSM 50-5116 in either the NWS Directives System or on the OPS1 website.

EPA

Additional Resources

OSHA

OPM

Emergency Response Guidebook

Hazardous Materials Compliance Pocketbook

 

Courses

The available courses for this topic are listed here. You must register and complete the course assessment for each course in the Commerce Learning Center to receive credit. Additional instructions are listed at the beginning of each course.

Course Title
Course Description

Safety Focal Point Course

Customizable Local Trainer Materials

This course describes the roles and responsibilities of an office Safety Focal Point including how to use the NWS Safety Manual (NWSM 50-115), train employees on safety procedures, and advocate for safety awareness.

This course is designed to help you create, implement, and maintain a program at your office and comply with NOAA standards.

Environmental Focal Point Course

Customizable Local Trainer Materials

This course describes the roles and responsibilities of an NWS Environmental Focal Point including how to use the NWS Environmental Manual (NWSM 50-115), train employees on environmental based safety procedures, and advocate for environmental awareness. This course is designed to help you create, implement, and maintain a program at your office and comply with NOAA standards.

Prerequisite: Safety Focal Point Training