2. Principles and Commitments

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2.1. Both departments will work together to achieve the purpose of the Code, which is "to prevent accidents and injury to health arising out of, linked with or occurring in the course of employment".

2.2. This MOU is an administrative arrangement aimed at ensuring an effective and efficient occupational safety and health ( OSH ) program delivery in the federal transportation sector, and this MOU is available to the general public.

2.3. Both departments are committed to providing timely notification and appropriate consultation whenever the activities and responsibilities of one department directly affect the activities and responsibilities of the other.

2.4. Both departments shall co-operate and communicate openly in the application and enforcement of the Code in the federal transportation sector.

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