The mission performed by the Department of Energy is very significant to our Nation's security. The Office of Health, Safety and Security (HSS) provides a very significant contribution to helping the Department meet its mission and is positioned to provide and ensure the necessary tools and resources are in place to protect the lives and health of our workers as they continue to carryout their important functions and responsibilities for the advancement in technology, protecting the environment, and the national security of this nation.

The primary mission of HSS is to serve the Department as the central organization responsible for health, safety, environment, and security. HSS provides corporate-level leadership and strategic vision to coordinate and integrate these vital programs which include policy development and technical assistance; safety analysis; corporate safety and security programs; education and training; complex-wide independent oversight; and enforcement.

In its earlier pledge to continue its support of the DOE-Voluntary Protection Program and promote safety and health excellence through cooperative efforts among labor, management, and government at our contractor sites, HSS is now charting the course to a safer workplace for all HSS employees by pursuing VPP status. HSS will be using this opportunity to enhance our awareness of safety for HSS employees, as well as enhancing our ability to provide effective oversight when we are interacting with our contractors. The emphasis on creating a safe working environment at work and at home can only help us in creating a stronger working environment for everyone.

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