<p> Safety Orientation for New USGS Employees </p><p>USGS employees are exposed to a variety of potential safety and health hazards in the workplace. Because of this risk, it is important that employees develop safety awareness. General safety orientation is a part of that awareness. </p><p>All new employees must receive general safety orientation from their supervisor during the "New Employee Orientation" process. This orientation should occur before an employee begins any potentially hazardous activity. </p><p>The following general areas of safety should be covered: </p><p>Job related hazards Accident Reporting Building Evacuation Procedures Applicable safety regulations</p><p>To assist you in understanding the USGS Safety Program, we encourage you to visit our web site at http://www.usgs.gov:8888/ops/safetynet/. Provided below is a list of important safety and health information:</p><p>. Department of the Interior Safety Home Page http://safetynet.smis.doi.gov/ . USGS Safety Home Page http://www.usgs.gov:8888/ops/safetynet/ . Director Safety Message http://www.usgs.gov:8888/ops/safetynet/smomess.html . DOI Safety Manual http://elips.doi.gov/ELIPS/toc/ACT_MAN.HTM . USGS Safety Manual http://www.usgs.gov/usgs-manual/handbook/hb/445-2-h.html . USGS Safety Directory http://www.usgs.gov:8888/ops/safetynet/smodir.html . National Center OEP http://www.usgs.gov:8888/ops/safetynet/oep.html</p><p>If you have any questions, please call the Bureau Safety Office, 703-648-7556.</p><p>Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey!</p>