Inspector's Field Manual - Gani

Inspector's Field Manual
_ Worker compensation claims by INS employees who are exposed to or contract, an illness, or who are
injured; and
_ Fatality reporting.
Any INS employee (other than one stationed in Headquarters) wishing to report unsafe conditions, to inquire
about any safety and occupational health issue, or to obtain updated information on the provisions of the
Administrative Manual should contact the jurisdictional collateral duty and/or Administrative Center SOH
Officer. Headquarters employees should contact the Servicewide/Headquarters Safety and Occupational Health
Programs Manager.
In December 1995, the Commissioner approved an enhanced SOH program, to be known as the Environmental,
Occupational Safety and Health Program, which is to be implemented before the end of FY-96. The enhanced
program will elevate the program organizationally, increase staffing in the Headquarters and Administrative
Center SOH Programs, provide full-time SOH Officers at select District/Sectors (based on size and risk), and
augment the SOH budget.
(b) Employee Assistance Program.
(1) General. The INS Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to provide training and confidential
short-term counseling, information, and referral and assistance in the areas listed below. For more information
refer to AM 04.103 or call: Ted Schwartz, LCSW/ACSW, INS EAP Administrator at (202) 514-5763 or FAX
(202) 514-5928 or pager (800) 796-7363 PIN # 101-4729.
Assistance areas:
-Emotional/Stress
-Family/children/education
-Relationships/Marital
-Drug/Alcohol
-Trauma (shootings, etc.)
-Financial/Legal Referrals
-Day Care/Elder Care
-Special Education
-Work Performance Problems
-Interpersonal/work site issues
(2) Purpose. The purpose of the EAP is:
_ to provide services for treating the mental health, alcohol, and other drug related problems of the
workforce. Participation is always voluntary;
_ to assist employees with work performance problems and to provide support and guidance throughout
the problem-solving period in a positive non adversarial manner; and
_ to serve as a resource for management in providing guidance in working with employees whose
personal problems have affected their job performance.
(3) Trauma Debriefings. Trauma debriefings are mandatory for any employee involved in an operational
incident such as a shooting, accident, drowning, etc. Debriefings are conducted to minimize psychological
injury to the employee. Debriefings are conducted by a licensed Police Psychologist or Social Worker.
Supervisors of the affected employee must request the debriefings ASAP by calling 800-467-3277 or the PAGE
number noted below.
(4) Confidentiality. This program is authorized by laws which protect the privacy of the individual and
confidentiality of records in accordance with the provisions of Pub. L. 93-282. An employees job security will
not be affected by requests for counseling or referral assistance. Information shared between the employee and
the EAP counselor is considered confidential.