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Health & Safety Inspections
For Office Employees
Tulane University
April 2008
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Objectives
• To detect unsafe conditions and/or acts and to collect information about deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in safety management
• To demonstrate compliance with the requirements and standards set forth by governmental agencies
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Objectives (cont’d)
• Involve the safety team• Provide safety education• Check past training & skill development• Identify & develop positive safety attitudes• Suggest better job methods• Reinforce the positive efforts of people in the
workplace
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures
• Each department must conduct a quarterly inspection of their work area.
• DSRs must ensure that these completed inspection reports are submitted to OEHS.
– Supervisors are ultimately responsible for the inspections.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• To be conducted using checklists or general inspection forms prepared by OEHS. – For copies of some types of inspection forms,
go to: http://www.som.tulane.edu/oehs/DSR.htm
• Checklists or forms developed by the department may be used with the approval of OEHS.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• A narrative inspection report may be used by the department as appropriate.
• Initiate follow up to listed items needing correction.
• Document type of corrective action pending or completed to include date of corrective action.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• Consult as needed with your supervisor or the responsible department to ensure completion of corrective action.
• Keep a copy of the report for at least one year.• Send the report to OEHS promptly
– Even if corrective action is pending• Contact OEHS for questions or information
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• Send inspection reports to L. Mayer of OEHS – Hand deliver to room 1156, Tidewater Building– Send via campus mail (TW 16) or– Fax to 504-988-1693
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• The inspection reports may be given to the following OEHS staff members at their campus locations:
– Kellie Mayer – TNPRC
– Karen Douglas – Uptown Campus
– Susan Welch - TUHSC
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Inspection Procedures(cont’d)
• L. Mayer will log them into the DSR database and then give them to the appropriate OEHS staff for review and file.
• OEHS staff may contact the DSR for further information.
• L. Mayer will send an email to the inspector and DSR acknowledging report receipt and log.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Legal Obligations
• Louisiana State Worker’s Compensation Law requires quarterly inspections
• OSHA recommends general inspections
• OEHS requires inspections for specific equipment
– Cranes and derricks; industrial slings; manlifts; power presses and forging equipment; portable and fixed dry chemical extinguishers; powered industrial trucks; powered platforms; respiratory protection; welding, cutting & brazing equipment, etc.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Office Inspection ReportChecklist Items
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
1. Proper lifting and carrying techniques (body mechanics) were observed in use.
Wrong Way to Lift Right Way to Lift
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
2. Tulane’s smoking policy is being observed.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
3. All equipment with drawers have
handles in good repair.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
4. All file drawers, desk drawers, slides and locker doors are kept closed when not in
use.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
5. All sharps and pointed objects are properly stored.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
6. Lighting appears to be adequate for the tasks being performed.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
7. Housekeeping in the area is good.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
8. Storage of combustibles is kept to a minimum.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
9. All flammable or toxic materials are properly stored and wastes held for proper
disposal through OEHS.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
10. All furniture, chairs, etc. in area appear to be in good condition.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
11. Proper electrical outlets are being used instead of extension cords, portable
outlets boxes and/or 3-way adapters.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
12. Accumulation of trash and debris is absent.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
13. Fire extinguishers appropriate for office hazards (ABC) are readily available.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
14. Proper Type-non-combustible, approved trash receptacles are used.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
15. Floor surfaces are in good repair.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
16. Safety step stools or climbing devices are provided to safely reach high storage
shelves.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
17. Trip hazards such as telephone cords are absent.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
18. Floors are free of objects such as rubber bands, paper clips, trash, etc. that could
cause falls or slips.
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
19. Additional Notes
Low water pressure at fountainDo not obstruct automatic sprinkler heads – keep 18 inch clearance
Tulane University - Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
Tulane UniversityOffice of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)
www.som.tulane.edu/oehsLouis Mayer, OEHS, 504-988-2447, lmayer@tulane.eduPam Fatland, OEHS, 504-988-2800, pfatlan@tulane.edu
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