Division of Safety and Risk Management (DSRM)

DSRM is designated as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for Indian Affairs. DSRM is responsible to assure construction, major repair, alteration, rehabilitation, and remodeling of buildings, physical plants, and facilities that meet IA policy, adopted safety and health codes, and mandated standards for IA controlled facilities. In addition, we review architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, shop design submittals, and all other documents for construction and major rehabilitation and/or repair of facilities and existing facilities for compliance with applicable health and safety codes and standards.

DSRM conducts acceptance inspections for new construction and major renovation projects for the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. DSRM is also responsible for maintaining a records system of all inspections and evaluations to provide information on health and safety conditions to IA management as well as Department of the Interior officials. DSRM also conducts annual evaluations of BIA and BIE Occupational Safety and Health Programs.

DSRM is responsible in providing guidance and technical assistance to the following programs to ensure compliance with the following activities and functions:

• Accommodations for People with Disabilities
• Building and Safety Code Compliance
• Employee Loss Compensation
• Federal Occupational Safety and Health
• Final Inspection and Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
• IA - Facilities Management System (IA-FMS)
• IA - Safety and Condition Assessment Portal (S&CAP)
• IA - Safety Connect/Safety Management System
• Indian Affairs Commitment to Safety in the Workplace
• Indian Affairs’ Fire Marshal
• Injury Compensation and Return to Work
• Motor Vehicle Operator Safety
• Student Safety