DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ER 385-1-224
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CESO Washington, DC 20314-1000
Regulation
No. 385-1-224 29 June 2012
Safety
USACE SAFETY AWARD AND RECOGNITION PROGRAM
1. Purpose and Scope. This regulation establishes the criteria and procedures for the
Chief of Engineers Safety Awards and Recognition Program, guidance for USACE
participation in Department of the Army Safety Awards, and guidance for the
establishment of safety award and recognition programs at Subordinate Commands.
a. The objective of this Safety Awards program is to promote and support excellence
in mission performance in the areas of mishap and hazard prevention, integration of
Consolidated Risk Management (CRM) principles, and fostering a sound safety culture
throughout USACE. Commands and organizations recognized will have demonstrated
extraordinary commitment to a safety culture that is integral to operational readiness and
mission success.
b. Safety award and recognition programs improve safety awareness and reinforce
safety culture through recognition and promotion of individual and organizational risk
management. Commanders and Directors of all USACE Subordinate Commands and
activities are encouraged to apply for Army and HQUSACE awards to recognize
outstanding safety achievements and also to develop their own safety award and
recognition programs to recognize Subordinate Commands/Units and employees.
2. References.
a. AR 385-10 The Army Safety Program.
b. AR 672-20 Incentive Awards.
c. DA Pam 385-10 The Army Safety Program.
d. DA Memo 385-3 HQDA MACOM Safety Program.
e. DA Pam 672-20 Incentive Awards Handbook.
f. 33 USC Title 33, Chapter 12, Subchapter I, Section 569d. Safety Award and
Promotional Materials.
g. Public Law 102-580, Section 210. Safety Award and Promotional Materials
