Stop Taking Avoidable
Risks (STAR) Program
In VADM
Lautenbacher’s
December 2, 2002 memorandum, Safety Program Enhancements for FY 2003
there is a requirement that all supervisors, not identified to
take the two-day Dupont Training, take the 4-hour STAR training. The STAR program
is a type of Safety Intervention Technique designed to reduce accidents by
identifying both safe and unsafe acts. Then, using a positive, proactive approach
either commends the employee or corrects the unsafe action or condition. It
is a well-known fact that most accidents are caused by human error. This program
is designed to get both the supervisor and employee involved in reducing the
human errors. NOTE: This program is not to be used as a tool for discipline.
STAR training is based on established safety courses given by DuPont
Safety Resources, and it will be conducted by NOAA in-house safety professionals.
Schedules are forthcoming, but all efforts will be made to run these
training sessions concurrent with scheduled managerial meetings and/or
at the supervisors location wherever possible. As mentioned previously,
STAR training sessions will be coordinated through each Line and Staff
Office. If you have any questions please contact your Line Office Environmental
Compliance/Safety Officer (LECO) or the NOAA Safety Manager, Thomas
Altvater on 301-713-2870 x132.
STARs Policy (Pending)
STAR's
Instructor Powerpoint STAR's
Training Schedule
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