1. Governing Regulations
This procedure is governed by System Regulation 31.01.10 Service Awards, Guidelines for Disbursement of Funds, and eXpendit.
2. Purpose
The Texas A&M Forest Service Safety Awards program is established to encourage employee safety and enhance the agency’s risk management program.
3. Eligibility
Current budgeted full-time employees are eligible to receive safety awards. Awards will be made utilizing the following criteria:
3.1 Tenure without preventable accidents (in 5-year increments);
3.2 Demonstrated exceptional safety behaviors.
4. Awards
Eligible employees will be recognized with an appropriate award as recommended by the Safety Council and approved by the Director. The cost of each award shall not exceed $100, unless otherwise approved by the Director.
5. Funding
The program will be budgeted in a separate account administered by the Employee Services office.