UMB4-LASH Committee Inspection

• Committee member(s) conducting this inspection:

  Select Lyle Morin Lloyd Gregorchuk Brian Kelly Colleen Kerchak Jerry Costello Kevin Barrett Bruce Soutter Ray Aubin

  • Lyle Morin
  • Lloyd Gregorchuk
  • Brian Kelly
  • Colleen Kerchak
  • Jerry Costello
  • Kevin Barrett
  • Bruce Soutter
  • Ray Aubin

• Inspection Area:

  Select Physical Plant Main Building Plumbing Shop Garage Machine Shop Electrical Shop Architectural Shop Central Energy Plant Mail room Admin services

  • Physical Plant Main Building
  • Plumbing Shop
  • Garage
  • Machine Shop
  • Electrical Shop
  • Architectural Shop
  • Central Energy Plant
  • Mail room
  • Admin services

• Year:

  2015

  2016

  2017

• Month:

  Select January February March April May June July August September October November December

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

• Contact Person for the area inspected:

• The 'person(s) in charge' of the area(s) was contacted prior to the inspection.

• Person(s) responsible for, or in charge of, the area inspected:

• The 'person(s) in charge' of the area(s) was contacted prior to the inspection.

• Once the 'person in charge' has received a copy of this report, the expectation is that they will provide a response within 3 weeks to the BLASH Safety & Health Committee Co-chairs. This may include statements on what and how concerns were corrected, or what was delegated or redirected. For example, "first aid kits were ordered and should be in place by Aug 2" or "a Work Order request was made to install emergency lighting". The intent is to document corrective actions are taking place.

• Interviewed persons

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• If the Safety and Health Committee member has observed a situation or hazard that may be an imminent danger to any person or has a high level risk, they must immediately report it to the person in charge of the area. This person is expected to resolve the issue, not the safety committee member. The Physical Plant Health and Safety department may be contacted for consultation.

• Contact information:
  Emergency Services (Fire, Paramedic, Police): 911
  Security Services: 555 Fort Garry: 474-9312 Bannatyne: 789-3330
  Physical Plant: 474-8911
  EHSO: 474-6633

• Description of answers to audit's questions:
  
  Yes - satisfactory; may not be perfect but can be reasonably expected to protect the safety and health of all persons, or meets compliance to legislation and the University's policies and procedures.
  
  No - poor or non-existent; cannot be expected to protect the safety and health of persons, doesn't meet compliance.
  NOTE: Drop down text box will appear; detailed information is expected to be entered and possible corrective actions suggested. At the left of the text box is an option to take a photograph to be included in the report. This information is needed to assist others is revolving the concern promptly and effectively.
  
  N/A - not applicable to the area.

SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE BULLETIN BOARD

• 1.1 Is it accessible and visible to all staff?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 Does it display only workplace safety and health matters?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 Are the most recent copy of the LASH Committee's meeting minutes posted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 Are the following items posted on the bulletin board:<br>- LASH Committee members<br>- Safety and Health Directive<br>- Physical Plant First Aid List<br>- Safety and Health Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities<br>- Violent or Threatening Behaviour Policy<br>- Respectful Work and Learning Environment Policy<br>- Facilities Inspection<br>- Safety and Conduct Rules<br>- Safe Transport to Hospital for Physical Plant Employees<br>- Emergency Preparedness Directive<br>- COR Certificate of Recognition<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5. Ask: Can a staff member describe or show the location of a board?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

FIRE SAFETY

• 2.1 Are building floor maps with high-lighted evacuation paths current and posted in highly visible locations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Are fire extinguishers mounted securely, clear of obstructions, and immediately accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Are flammable material storage cabinets free of any nearby combustible material (paper, cardboard, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Ask: Can persons in the area describe an emergency evacuation route of the building - one they don't regularly use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Ask: Can a person state when the last evacuation (practice or real) took place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.6 Have the fire extinguishers been recently serviced?

FIRST AID

• 3.1 Are certified First Aiders available nearby?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 Ask: How are First Aiders contacted in case of a medical emergency?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 Are fully stocked first aid kits available and accessible at all times? This includes common areas.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 Ask: Are First Aiders aware of where the closest AED is?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

EMERGENCY EYEWASH and SHOWER

• 4.1 Are eyewashes and showers easily accessible and free of all obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 Are they kept clean and are eyewash covers in place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.3 Are eyewashes inspected, tested, and flushed weekly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• 5.1 Are persons wearing the appropriate PPE where required?<br>(eyewear, footwear, respiratory, gloves, clothing, hearing, etc. suitable for the task they are performing )

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 Is PPE being used and stored to prevent contamination; in both work and public areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 Have persons wearing respirators (not surgical masks) been fit-tested within the past 2 years?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WORKING ALONE or in ISOLATION

• 6.1 Ask: Can a staff member describe a (documented) working alone policy or procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

VIOLENCE and HARASSMENT

• 7.1 Ask: Can a staff member describe a violence and/or harassment prevention policy and what training they have received?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 Ask: Can the person describe the procedure for reporting a violence or harassment complaint?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

• 8.2 Are MSDSs readily accessible to all users of controlled products at all times?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.5 Are appropriate hazardous material spill kits immediately accessible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENTRANCES, EXITS, WALKWAYS, STAIRWAYS

• 9.1 Are entrances, emergency exits, and pathways kept clear of snow, ice, and other accumulations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.2 Are all means of access and egress free from obstructions including materials and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.3 Are floors, walkways, ramps, and stairs in good condition and clear of slipping and tripping hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 9.4 Are persons who are smoking at least 8 meters (25 feet) away from building entrances?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

LIGHTING

• 10.1 Ask: Does the worker feel they have appropriate lighting to work safely?<br> (consider brightness, glare, contrast, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.2 Is there adequate amount of emergency lighting to exit the area if the regular lighting fails?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 10.3 Are emergency exit signs placed at exits, lighted, be clearly visible?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STORAGE of MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, MACHINES, and TOOLS

• 11.1 Are these stored so as not to create a risk to the safety of a person or safe operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.2 Is racking, frames, and shelves in good condition, not damaged, and not overloaded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 11.3 Are they secured to the floor or building if they exceed a 3:1 height to depth ratio?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL, GENERAL

• 12.1 Are work areas free from the use of electrical extension cords (except for temporary use)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.2 Are areas near space heaters free from combustible materials (paper, cardboard, etc.)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.3 Are areas free from excessive use of high wattage devices such as toasters, coffee makers, etc.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 12.4 Are electrical panels, switch gear, and similar equipment easily accessible and a minimum of 1 meter clearance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

MAINTENANCE and CONSTRUCTION WORK

• 13.1 Is fencing or similar methods in place to prevent unauthorized access by students, faculty, and staff to these areas?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.2 Is there a system in place to prevent materials or debris from falling onto persons where workers are working at heights?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.3 Are areas fenced (or similar) or a flag person in place where materials are being hoisted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 13.4 Are areas around construction and maintenance sites reasonably clean and free of debris?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

REPORTING SAFETY CONCERNS and INCIDENT REPORTING

• 14.1 Ask: Can the person describe who they need to first contact for their safety or health concerns?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.2 Ask: Can the person describe the process for reporting an accident or near-miss?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 14.3 Ask: Does the person feel they have received adequate and current safety training? (consider: WHMIS, Biological, Radiation, Emergency procedures, equipment, etc.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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