10CFR851 - Worker Safety and Health Program

The Rule requires that DOE contractor workers are provided with a workplace that is free from recognized hazards that can cause death or serious physical harm.
To accomplish this objective, the Rule establishes management and worker responsibilities, worker rights, safety and health standards, and required training.
The Rule replaces the Contractor Requirements Document (CRD) of DOE O 440.1A "Worker Protection Management for DOE Federal and Contractor Employees."

No work after compliance date of May 25, 2007 without an approved program
Ensure workplace is free of recognized hazards
Provide workers with adequate protection
Comply with workplace safety and health requirements (some new requirements, e.g. pressure safety)
Ensure work is performed in accordance with approved Worker Health and Safety Program (WHSP)
Internally report and investigate each occurrence, near miss that could cause death or serious injury.
Evaluate events for DOE reportability against 10CFR851 non-compliance
Civil penalties up to $70K per violation per day for continuing violations
Civil penalty mitigation for self identification and prompt reporting (50%) and for prompt and comprehensive corrective action (50%)
No mitigation for self-disclosing events