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Tier I Working Group 4 th Quarter FY 2010. November 5, 2010. Overview. Year-end Wrap-up of FY 2010 Tier I Inspection Findings Tier I and IFM Finalization of Tier I Database Categories/Subcategories Open Discussion ( Issues & Good Practices).
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Tier I Working Group 4th Quarter FY 2010 November 5, 2010
Overview • Year-end Wrap-up of FY 2010 Tier I Inspection Findings • Tier I and IFM • Finalization of Tier I Database Categories/Subcategories • Open Discussion (Issues & Good Practices)
Data Roll-up and Review Tier I Findings by Fiscal Year
Data Roll-up and Review Tier I Directorate Findings Fiscal Year=2010, Quarter=Q4
Tier I and IFM • The Facility Complex Organization is an integral part of the Tier 1 Program • See ES&H (Tier 1) Inspections Subject Area • Facility Complex is also a “Line” Organization • Facility Complex has their own spaces • MERs, shops, offices, etc. • The Facility Complex needs to conduct their own Tier 1 inspections
Tier I and IFM • Line organizations responsible for the periodic self-inspection of their work areas • Look for ESSH&Q vulnerabilities and conformance to the standards imposed under 10 CFR 851 • Using capable and qualified staff • Timely resolution of findings is a requisite step in the self-inspection process • The Line Organization’s Responsible Manager • Designates the Team Leader • Determines the level of training required by team appointees • Must recognize hazards and compliance violations
Tier I and IFM Responsibilities • The Core Team may vary, but typically includes: • ESH Coordinator • Facility Support Representative • Environmental Compliance Representative • F&O Facility Project Manager or designee • Subject Matter Experts (SME) • Whenever possible, the Core Team should include: • Principal Investigators/Supervisors • Line Management, and • Workers
Tier I and IFM • The Team Leader or designee is responsible for scheduling, conducting, and documenting/recording inspections • Responsible individuals/organizations address findings to ensure timely close-out
Finalization of Tier I Database Categories and Subcategories
VI. Electrical Safety: Distribution [1] Minimum 36 front (42 for 480), 30 width, 6.5 feet height. See Electrical Safety Subject area for more criteria
IX. Environmental [1] Moved here from CSS per S. Ferrone who said this is a RCRA violation under the Hazardous Waste SBMS.
IX. Environmental (Cont.) [1] Per S. Ferrone, this is both an environmental problem if any oil/gasoline spills onto the ground and is a safety concern if gasoline spills and there is a fire.
X. Fire Safety [1] Exit corridors and stairs for spaces with more than 2 exits, and exterior egress at different levels
XI. Housekeeping [1] Width equal to or greater than width of doorway
Findings Reported Under Unsafe Practices • IO: Finding: A room in the basement that had no windows and no way of indicating if anyone was working inside while the door was closed. Resolution: Placed a sign stating that no work should be done in the room while the door was closed. • ITD: Finding: A wooden ladder in very poor condition and still in service was located in the basement. Resolution: Threw out the ladder. • Chemistry (Per D. Cabelli, these are unsafe issues, and not necessarily unsafe practices.) Q3 Findings: Step stools needs new rubber feet. Remove or post area in back by mat – trip hazard Resolution: All of the stepstools were fixed for the following Tier I. Q4 findings: Remove or post area in back by mat – Trip hazard. Heavy items on top shelf. Lead on wooden counter in vault is too heavy; should be removed or supported.