Commission Agenda Item No. 4
Presenters:  Mike Mendiola
Noe Cisneros

Briefing
TPWD Safety Program and Accident Review Board
November 4, 2010

I.       Executive Summary:  Staff will brief the Commission on the TPWD Safety Program and the findings and recommendations of the Wes Littrell Accident Review Board.

II.     Discussion:  The Accident Review Board’s recommendations are to adopt an enhanced Standard Operating Procedure for tractors and heavy equipment, require safety equipment for certain tractors and heavy equipment and provide ongoing operator training.  Included in these recommendations is the development of an Agency Safety Culture.  Also presented will be a summary of observations and recommendations by Mr. Noe Cisneros regarding TPWD’s current Safety Program.