This is an overview of travel card rules and proper usage of the travel card. The USDA Travel Card training is a required course that must be taken annually by existing travel charge cardholders. For those new to Federal travel, the course must be completed before the issuance of the travel card.
The purpose of this mandatory training is to improve your ability to recognize and report workplace safety and health hazards in accordance with FSIS Directive 4791.12: Reporting and Correcting Occupational Hazards. In addition, this course provides an overview of how safety inspections are conducted in accordance with FSIS Directive 4791.13: Workplace Inspections, and Injury, Illness and Motor Vehicle Incident Reporting.
The FSIS Directive 2450.1, Revision 7, outlines the procedures for the assignment and use of motor vehicles for official business by FSIS personnel. It emphasizes the importance of using public transportation when available and practical, and allows the use of Government owned/leased vehicles (GOVs) for extensive travel. FSIS employees may also use a privately owned vehicle (POV) when authorized or approved for official business. The directive also includes training requirements and safety protocols to ensure compliance and maintain an effective vehicle fleet program.
After completing this course, you should be able to Identify and explain the rules and regulations governing the use of GOVs in your agency, evaluate the responsibilities of supervisors in managing GOV misuse complaints, Respond to and resolve allegations of GOV misuse in compliance with FSIS and GSA policies. Understand the process of handling GOV misuse complaints through Internal Affairs and LERD. Ensure Compliance with GOV safety and operational procedures, including proper use of telematics.
This video will go over the differences between food defense and food safety, highlight the threats facing the food supply, demonstrate the importance of food defense to the FSIS mission, and examine the role you play in food defense.