6703—Policy

1. Safety and health program requirements shall be integrated into functional activities:
   • to ensure the objective in FSM 6702 is addressed in all activities of the Forest Service and
   • to reduce managerial and work errors that lead to injuries, illnesses, excessive costs, production failures, property losses, and damage to the environment.
     
     
2. Safety and health of all involved individuals are the highest priorities on any job.
   
   
3. The Forest Service shall provide safe and healthful facilities for visitors.
   
   
4. Line officers should consider using safety and health committees or teams to advise on and assist in developing unit safety and health programs and policy. Give employees and representatives of employees an opportunity to participate.