Subject:
Client's Legal Entity Fire Exit Drills Policies and Procedures
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General
Guidelines and Policy:
1. Purpose
The
purpose
of
fire
exit drills is to ensure the efficient and safe use of
the exit facilities available in the case of an emergency. Proper
drills ensure orderly exit under control and prevent the panic that has
been responsible for much of the loss of life in the major fire
disasters of history. Order and control are the primary purposes of the
drill. Speed in emptying buildings, while desirable, is not in itself
an object, and should be made secondary to the maintenance of proper
order and discipline.
2.
Responsibility
Fire
exit
drills
shall
be designed and conducted according to the
occupancies specified below and in cooperation with the authority
having jurisdiction. Responsibility for the planning and conduct of
drills shall be assigned by Client's risk management and safety to
competent persons qualified to exercise leadership. A written record of
all drills conducted should be maintained including a critique of the
event. This record should be maintained by the Client's safety or
security coordinator.
3. General
Guidelines
Drills
shall
include
suitable
procedures to make sure that all persons in the
building, or all persons subject to the drill, actually participate. If
a fire exit drill is considered merely as a routine exercise from which
some persons may be excused, there is a grave danger that in an actual
fire, the drill will fail in its intended purpose.
All
drills
should
be
pre-planned and preannounced. Surprise drills tend to
limit productive learning, breed apprehension, and cause passivity to
future alarms. Any alarm not preceded by plan or announcement shall be
treated as an actual fire condition. Fire exit drills shall be held
with sufficient frequency to familiarize all occupants with the drill
procedure and to have the conduct of the drill a matter of established
routine.
Drills
should
be
carefully
planned to simulate actual fire conditions. Not
only should they be held at varying times, but different means of exit
should be used based upon an assumption that if some given stairway is
unavailable by reason of fire or smoke, all the occupants must be led
out by some other route. Fire exit drills should be designed to
familiarize the occupants with all available means of exits,
particularly emergency exits that are not habitually used during the
normal occupancy of the building.
4. Fire
Exit Signs
Adequate
posting
of
fire
exit signs is a responsibility which each Client's
division must address. A highly visible graphic design should be
conspicuously posted with the following information:
*
Evacuation
routes
* Identification of "you are here" location
* Location of the pull stations
* Location of portable extinguisher
NOTE:
The
term
"fire
exit
drill" is used to avoid confusion between drills held
for the purpose of rapid evacuation of buildings and drills of fire
fighting practice that, from a technical viewpoint are correctly
designated as "fire drill", although this term is by common usage
applied to egress drills in companies, etc.
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Fire Exit
Drills in Specific Client's Occupancies:
The
usefulness
of
a
fire exit drill and the extent to which it can be
carried depends upon the character of the occupancy. Drills are most
effective in occupancies such as classrooms, where the occupant load of
the building is under discipline and subject to habitual control. In
buildings where the occupant load is of a changing character and not
under discipline such as Staff Unions, no regularly organized fire exit
drill is possible.
In
such
cases,
the
fire exit drills must be limited to the regular
employees, who can be thoroughly schooled in the proper procedure and
can be trained to properly direct other occupants of the building in
case of fire. In occupancies such as hospitals, regular employees can
be rehearsed in the proper procedure in case of fire. Such training
always is advisable in all occupancies whether or not regular fire exit
drills can be held.
The
following
sections
address
some of the special fire exit drill details
which should be observed for specific occupancy classes.
1.
Educational
(staff
training)
Occupancies -- Classrooms, Lecture Halls,
Laboratories, Administrative Buildings, Workshops
All
Client's
educational
(staff
training) buildings must hold one
fire exit drill per year, preferably during the first four weeks of the
your. Client's Administration and Staff shall work in cooperation with
safety personnel in scheduling drills before the current year begins to
allow for curriculum planning.
Evacuation
instructions
are
to
be conspicuously posted in each classroom, hallway,
and stairwell to provide the necessary evacuation information and
ensure orderly egress from the building. Signs should also specify that
elevators must not be used to exit and should delineate alternative
routes.
Classroom
staff
should
be
familiar with the easiest exit to be used in the fire
drill and the alternative exits available. Client's Administration and
staff should close (not lock) doors and windows and take responsibility
for checking facilities for complete evacuation. All personal
belongings within reach should be taken from classrooms by staff.
Handicapped
Staff
should
inform
Client's administration or staff at the start of
the semester of any special requirements with respect to locations and
procedures that will best facilitate those Staff's egress from the
building in an emergency. In general, wheelchair users should go to the
stairwell, which is furthest from the fire and wait for help. Fire
departments should be notified that stairwells be checked first. Other
handicapped persons should be assisted by staff.
2.
Residential
Occupancies
--
Dormitories, Lodges, Etc.
Residential
facilities
demonstrate
the
greatest need for adequate and effective
fire exit awareness due to the potential loss of life in what often are
high rise structures. Fire exit drills in dormitories must be performed
once per year at a minimum. Because of the nature of the occupancy, it
is usually the case that additional drills are performed due to false
alarms.
A
major
concern
in
dormitory fire drills is the resistance of residents
to evacuate the building in the event of a drill. This problem may be
alleviated by contacting the city attorney to determine what type of
citation may be applied (i.e., disorderly conduct). Citations may then
be issued during the fire drill by the fire department or other
official to achieve cooperation. Resident assistants and other
employees must take responsibility for the complete and orderly
evacuation of the building. Education and awareness are key components
to an effective fire evacuation program. Directional signs in hallways
and in each dorm room will help Staff to become more fully aware of
their options.
Special
consideration
must
be
given to handicapped Staff with regard to fire
safety in dormitories. To be most effective, handicapped Staff should
be required to evacuate the building during a fire exit drill
regardless of their location in the building. Preplanning is key for
the handicapped person because his/her own familiarity with the
buildings, exists, and the safest methods of egress is vital. First
responders should preplan by having designated individuals assigned to
evacuate handicapped persons requiring assistance. The handicapped
person should also seek out buddies to assist in the evacuation and
should explain all instructions beforehand. No-one should be left
behind during a fire exit drill or fire condition.
To
facilitate
evacuation,
handicapped
persons should be assigned to rooms
on ground or egress level whenever possible. Rooms should be identified
on the outside of the building with a distinctly coded sign to advise
the fire department without distinguishing the Staff. If evacuation of
a handicapped person is not possible, he/she should return to the room,
close the door or proceed to the nearest stairwell if possible and wait
for the fire department rescue. For this reason, each dorm should have
a list of all handicapped Staff and their room location on file with
the fire department.
On
each
floor
of
the Client's office, the resident staff should proceed
down the hall knocking loudly on each door as he/she passes. Staff
should not unlock each door as this is time consuming and may result in
danger to the staff person.
3.
Assembly
Occupancies
--
Theaters, Auditoriums, Lecture Halls, Arenas,
Staff Unions
Because
actual
fire
drills
are not practical for places of non continuous
assembly where the Staff or public body changes with each program,
employees or attendants of such places should be schooled in the duties
they are to perform in case of fire in order to be of greatest service
in effecting orderly exit of assemblages.
An
adequate
number
of
competent attendants must be on duty when assembly
occupancy is used. Attendants should be instructed in the proper use of
portable fire extinguishers and other manual fire suppression equipment
if provided.
An
audible
announcement
may
be made prior to the start of each program to
notify occupants of the location of the exits to be used in the case of
emergency. Signs with directions for speedy and orderly egress should
be posted at aisle ends and at all entrances and exits.
4.
Health
Care
Occupancies
The
administration
of
every
health care facility shall be responsible for
the development of a written plan for the protection of all persons in
the event of a fire. A qualified person shall be appointed as the fire
exit drill coordinator (safety director, security director, disaster
committee member, etc.) and will conduct fire drills at least once per
quarter on all three shifts including weekends.
Fire
exit
drills
are
to be pre-planned and pre-announced over the P.A.
System, (e.g., "Attention please - a fire drill will be conducted at
this time. All personnel return to your departments.") Patients should
be advised by unit staff. Advanced planning will test the efficiency,
knowledge, and response of personnel without disturbing patients.
Fire
drills
should
be
instructional in nature and include the following:
*
Describing
the
hypothetical
situation
* Sounding the alarm
* Removing personnel and patients from danger
* Confining the fire (close doors)
* Turn on all lights
* Extinguishing techniques (blankets, extinguisher, hose)
* Ventilating according to need (engineered smoke system)
Staff
members
should
be
assigned to evaluate the response to the drill in
other areas of the hospital; for example:
*
Person
assigned
to
meet and escort fire department to fire area
* Sprinkler control valve person to locate appropriate valves and
standby for instruction
* Fire pump observer to station
* Auxiliary generator observer to station
A
written
record
of
any drill conducted should be maintained by the fire
drill coordinator including a critique of the event and recommendations
to correct any deficiencies noted.
5.
Day-Care
Occupancies
In
order
to
meet
the requirements for certification, an approved fire
evacuation plan shall be executed not less than once per month in
Client's day-care centers pending severe weather. Fire safety should be
included in the curriculum of the day-care center taught by
knowledgeable staff to ensure preparedness by children and staff.
Large
uncomplicated
signs
should
be strategically place and explained to
children prior to a fire exit drill to help educate them in orderly
egress. A fire exit drill coordinator shall be assigned to coordinate
the fire drill efforts and to maintain written records of the drills
and critiques thereof.
Staff
shall
be
instructed
to check each room for children and shall have
responsibility for a specific group of children during a fire drill.
Upon exiting a room, doors and windows should be closed but not locked.
Roll call will be taken immediately after exiting building to ensure
that all children have evacuated and are present. Area fire authorities
should be consulted to confirm that fire exit drills are being executed
in the safest and most efficient manner for a specific building.
6.
Administrative
Occupancies
Due
to
the
stable
nature of administrative buildings, fire exit drills
should be held annually following the guidelines set forth in the
section on educational occupancies above. Special consideration must be
given to handicapped employees and non-employee guests in the building.
Awareness by the occupying staff of the needs of these people will help
to facilitate easy egress.
Subject:
Holiday Decorations in Client's Buildings
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Purpose:
To
set
forth
a
Client's policy regarding the safe use of natural and
artificial holiday decorations in owned and leased Client's buildings.
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Background:
There
have
been
questions
regarding Client's policy on holiday decorations in
Client's buildings. Because of the inconsistency between the current
policies and their actual use, provisions have been updated to clarify
where natural and artificial decorations may be used on Client's Legal
Entity, and how holiday decorations can be used safely.
Failure
to
maintain
a
safe environment in Client's facilities could result in
negligence on the part of the Client's office, etc. should a loss
occur. It is suggested that the physical plant personnel be involved in
the installation and maintenance of holiday decorations whenever
possible.
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Policy:
Client's
System
Risk
Management
strongly recommends that holiday trees and
wreaths not be placed in individual living quarters of any dormitory or
residence halls due to the severe life safety hazard that these items
present. Final adoption of this policy by each Client's division rests
with the director (chancellor). Artificial trees of flame retardant
material or flame-proofed natural trees may be used in office areas,
lobbies, and reception areas only if the following precautions are
taken.
1.Trees
The
most
important
factor
in reducing the flammability of holiday trees is
maintaining adequate moisture content. These guidelines may help reduce
the fire hazard:
1.
Before
setting
the
tree up, be sure to cut the bottom of the tree at an
angle at least three inches up from the original cut to facilitate
water absorption.
2.
Place
the
tree
in a stand, which allows for at least two inches of
standing water.
3.
Designate
an
individual
to monitor the water level in the tree stand
and dryness of needles daily.
4.
Place
the
tree
away from heaters or air vents which accelerate the
drying of the tree. Avoid placing the tree against the walls or
ceiling, or in entry or exit ways as this may increase the fire hazard.
5.
When
needles
become
brittle or fall off the tree, remove the tree from
the building.
6.
Remove
the
tree
from the building as soon as the holiday season ends,
or from any building, which will be unoccupied for more than three
consecutive days.
2.
Lights
Only
indoor
lights
may
be used on indoor trees. These lights must bear
Underwriter's Laboratory approval. Lights should be inspected for
shorts, and weak or cracked spots before using and should only be used
during regular business hours when offices are occupied. Lights should
be connected with a heavy duty extension cord and should be unplugged
when unattended. Do not connect strings of different wattage together.
Do not use lights on artificial metal trees. Avoid overloading
electrical circuits by using power strips with their own circuit
breaker. Candles should not be used.
3.
Other
Decorations,
including
but
not
limited to, wreaths and tree skirts, may only be of
non- flammable or flame-proofed materials and should not be attached to
walls or around windows. Natural wreaths have the potential to become
extremely flammable as they dry and should only be used for a short
period of time.
Instruct
area
staff
of
location of the nearest fire extinguisher, how to use it,
and how to report a fire.
4.
Flame-Proofing
Procedure:
A
great
deal
of
controversy exists over the effectiveness of
flame-proofing holiday trees. Many States do not require flame-proofing
of trees. Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. does not list any products
for flame-proofing because the effectiveness is based primarily on how
the product is applied. The National Fire Protection Association
indicates that proper care of natural trees, such as recutting the
trunk and keeping the tree in water is more effective than
flame-proofing.
For
these
reasons
we
feel that maximum protection can be obtained by both
flame-proofing the tree correctly (or having a knowledgeable person do
it for you) and by maintaining a high moisture content as explained in
guidelines 1-6 above.
One
way
of
achieving
compliance with this policy is to have owners bring
trees to one location, possibly the safety office, where they are
sprayed and then delivered to their respective location. This method
increases control and awareness by the safety department as well as by
tree users.
Flame-proofing
sprays
can
be
purchased from stores which sell trees, hardware stores,
or possibly the local fire department.
Subject:
Sample Computer Security Policy
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Purpose:
This
paper
serves
two
purposes. First, it provides the Client's safety and
loss control personnel with a sample computer security policy from
which they may develop their own. Second, it may provide Client's
personnel with the information necessary to protect their computer
equipment and to reduce their loss in the event of a computer theft.
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Background:
Client's
Risk
Management
has
physically examined all Client's Administration
Buildings where valuable computer equipment exists due to concerns
regarding the security of the equipment. Because computer theft has
become more common and the Client's divisions there is a need for
special guidelines for computer security and the application of
property insurance and deductibles in the event of a loss.
Currently,
a
$2500
deductible
applies per occurrence when there is no evidence of
forced entry, exit, or removal of equipment. When such evidence does
exist, a $500 deductible applies for each occurrence. These deductible
provisions can be avoided through the use of specific computer anchor
pads, which may be purchased along with the computer. Theft of a
computer, which is secured with an anchor pad according to contract
specifications will be reimbursed directly from the anchor pad
manufacturer for up to $5,000.
The
following
building
specific
guidelines have been proposed as Client's
Administration policy to enhance the probability and ease of having all
computer equipment secured adequately from the date of purchase. With
the cooperation of the system computer purchasing coordinator, anchor
pads can be included with the purchase of computers where necessary.
This will simplify and expedite the securing of new equipment. A
variety of anchor pads are available with prices for the warranted
systems ranging from $165 to $500. Consultation with the computer
purchasing agent will aid in determining which anchor pad will best
meet a specific situation.
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Specific
Recommendations:
Between
5:45am
and
10:00pm
a security guard is on duty and is situated near the
front and also monitors side entrances. At 5:30pm the stairwells and
back doors are locked, and a security system goes into operation.
Anyone attempting to enter or exit via the rear doors will trigger an
alarm. Anyone who enters or exits the front or side doors is visible to
the guard and must sign in and out. Breaking any of the first floor
windows will trip an alarm that rings at Police and Security. The
loading dock door is bolted and an alarm is activated at 9:30pm.
Between 10:00pm and 5:45am, no guard is present, however, the only
access to the building is the side door which has a card access system
which is hard wired to Police and Security. Any foul play with the
system will trigger the alarm. The system also itemizes the names and
time of those who have entered or exited the premises.
During
the
day
a
remote possibility exists for someone to walk out the back
entrance with some equipment, however, proper documentation must be
shown to the guard or the individual is detained.
Recommendation
-In
light
of
the current security and of the fact that no computer
losses have occurred, it is recommended that Client continue with its
current alarm and security system. Provided that the security systems
continue to operate as described.
Recommendation
–
At
some
divisions when necessary the installation of Anchor Pads on
all IBM, Apple and IBM compatible (including Zenith and new Wang PC's)
is recommended. The use of Anchor Pads is also encouraged on any laser
printers. Rekeying the top floors would be costly and key control is
difficult due to the traffic of many employees and cleaning staffs who
may be careless at times.
Recommendation
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At
other
officies it is recommended that offices with IBM, Apple and
IBM compatible computers be rekeyed because this is more affordable
than installing several anchor pads. Rekeying cost about $40 per door
and has been shown to be effective in this building in the past.
For
all
financial
offices
- With only one entrance to the Budget
Preparation and Analysis office and shaded glass windows to prevent
passers-by from looking into the offices this building presents little
theft exposure to System. In addition, there is minimal Staff traffic
in this office. Overall it is felt that this office, due to its
location and composition of equipment, does not present a potential
problem.
Recommendation
-
We
recommend
that no action be taken unless more valuable equipment
is acquired in which case the occupants may wish to use anchor pads at
their discretion.
For
a
prime
computer
targets due to poor outdoor lighting, the ease of
penetration of the outside/inside doors, and the quantity and mobility
of the computer equipment.
Recommendation
-
It
is
recommended that an exterior security card access system be
installed similar to the one. With such a system, the potential for
theft would be greatly reduced and in most cases there would be
evidence of either forced entry or exit and so a $250 deductible would
be applicable. This system should be recommended to the buildings
landlord for purchase.
Subject:
Loss Control Inspection Protocol
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Purpose:
This
paper
has
been
developed to provide a protocol for the Client's
divisions and Client's risk management, environmental health and
safety, and physical planning and development staff to use in
preparation for, during, and in follow-up to the annual Client's Legal
Entity loss control inspections. Adherence to this guideline will help
to improve the quality and results of the loss control inspection
process as a whole.
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Background:
Each
year,
in
conjunction
with the loss control efforts of the Department of
Administration Bureau of UKGC Risk Management (BUKGCRM), the Client's
Office of Environmental Affairs, Safety, and Risk Management (EASRM)
schedules a one-day loss control inspection at each of the divisions.
These inspections have been performed by any selected by Client
Services Loss Control Consultants for the past ten years and provide an
integral part of the Client's loss control effort by identifying the
hazards that exist on Client's divisions. These inspections result in a
list of loss control recommendations compiled by the consultant based
on the inspection and the comments of the inspection participants. As
the Client's loss control program continues to evolve it is vital that
these annual inspections identify emerging areas of hazard assessment
not recognized in the past.
In
an
attempt
to
integrate the annual inspection into a comprehensive loss
control program, to achieve more consistency within the Client's Legal
Entity, and make more cost effective use of the expertise of the
Services consultants, new inspection procedures have been developed.
Increased cooperation between Client's Risk Management and
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) will help to meet these goals and
will allow for increased involvement by EHS staff in the Client's
inspections process.
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General
Protocol:
1.
Inspection Allotments: Annual Client's Legal
Entity inspections will continue to be performed by the Services Loss
Control Consultants. All Client's divisions will be allotted one day
per year. Additional inspections may be purchased by EASRM or a
Client's division from Services as needed.
2.
Inspection Participants: Participation in each
loss control inspection will be comprised of a core group with one
representative from the following offices:
-
Bureau
of
Client's
Risk
Management
-
Client's
Risk
Management
-
Client's
Environmental
Health
and
Safety
-
Client's
Division
Risk
and/or
Safety and/or Environmental Health
-
Services
Loss
Control
Consultant
Past
inspections
have
indicated
that when fewer individuals are involved,
the inspection is usually smoother and less intimidating to the
departments being surveyed. Conversely, it is beneficial to obtain the
involvement of specific personnel in specific situations. One efficient
way to achieve necessary input without developing a large inspection
entourage is to provide a very specific agenda so that specific
individuals may converge with the core group at any given point in the
process.
3.
Inspection
Leader:
Each
inspection will be directed by a predetermined
individual or "leader." This leader will either be someone from EASRM
or from the Client's division. It will be the responsibility of the
leader to finalize and communicate the agenda to all other individuals
in the group. In addition, the leader will make sure that the agenda is
adhered to and the inspection remains on course throughout the day and
will act as the decision maker when deviating from the agenda. In most
cases it will be logical for the Client's risk, safety or EHS personnel
to take the role of leader because of their close affiliation with
departmental personnel involved. The Client and EASRM participants will
designate a leader in advance of the inspection day.
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Procedures:
1.
Inspection Area Determination:
In
the
past,
BSRM
and EASRM have suggested a few key areas for each year's
inspections based on recent loss experience and comments from the
Client's divisions. With the implementation of a risk management
information system in the EASRM office, identification of inspection
areas should become more significant.
At
the
start
of
each fiscal year, BSRM, EASRM, and Client's Legal Entity
risk and safety personnel will schedule the Client's inspections for
the year. Notice sent from BSRM or EASRM will indicate the key areas
which will be targeted for the year. These areas will be chosen based
on a Client's evaluation of the exposure level of the area, claims
experience, and past inspections. The Client should also include those
areas, which are of particular concern to them.
2.
Pre-inspection Procedures:
Upon
scheduling
of
an
inspection, the Client should do the following:
1.
Choose
an
inspection
leader or defer to EASRM.
2. Review previous inspections and discuss the areas of concern.
3. Develop a full agenda including an opening and closing meeting.
4. Inform the Assistant Chancellor of Business Affairs.
5. Communicate with departmental personnel the date, purpose, benefits
and requirements of the inspection, and make any necessary arrangements
to ensure that facilities can be inspected with ease.
6. Provide a detailed agenda to BSRM, EASRM, and the consultant one
month prior to inspection.
7. Provide BSRM, EASRM, and Services consultant with a Client's Legal
Entity map and parking information.
3.
Inspection Day Procedures:
0.
Opening Meeting: Each inspection should
include an opening meeting involving all members of the core inspection
group, the Assistant Director (Chancellor) of Business Affairs, if
possible, and any other Client's personnel necessary. The purpose of
the opening meeting is to introduce the consultant to the Client's
personnel, to discuss the status of recommendations from previous
inspections, and to resolve any changes or uncertainty in the agenda.
The Assistant Director (Chancellor) may present the Client's position
regarding loss control and its relationship to their physical planning
and development initiatives.
1.
Inspection Leader Responsibilities: As stated
above, the inspection leader will be responsible for the direction of
the inspection. As various departments/areas are inspected, it is
helpful for one employee from the area to join the inspection to
provide detailed information to the Services consultant. This
participation, which is extremely helpful in pinpointing the source and
solution of safety problems, should be prearranged between the Client's
risk or safety manager and the area employee. During the day, lunch
time should be scheduled and facilitated so as to maximize the
productivity of the day.
2.
Spontaneous and Follow-up Inspections: When
time permits on the day of the inspection, the group may perform
spontaneous inspections of areas which have posed a specific problem to
Client's personnel but which were not included in the agenda. A quick
look at such situations may provide an easy remedy. Additionally, there
are times when a recommendation from past inspections has not been
acted upon due to financial constraints of the Client's division.
Follow-up recommendations are helpful in justifying the cost of loss
control to the Client's Legal Entity and his System Administration.
3.
Inspection Participants Questions, Comments, and
Suggestions: Before, during and after the Client's divisions
inspection, all inspection participants should communicate any
questions, comments, and suggestions to the Services consultant.
This communication will help the consultant to focus on the concerns of
the Client's divisions. Participation by the group is meant to enhance
the thoroughness of the inspection.
The
Services
consultants
are
professionals in the field of general safety.
Group members should inform and question the consultant on any safety
issues which come to mind. When questions or concerns fall outside of
the consultant's expertise, the Client will have to decide whether
additional expertise should be consulted. In particular, participation
of the Client's EHS staff in the inspections may raise questions which
require an occupational health professional. The Services inspections
should be used as a forum for discovery and initial evaluation of these
types of concerns.
The
Services
consultant
can
help in the development of a more comprehensive
loss control program for the Client through evaluation of the training
and education of employees. Therefore, a copy of the department safety
and training procedures should be provided for the consultant. The
Services consultant may use this information in developing the final
recommendations for the Client.
4.
Closing Meeting: The closing meeting should
involve all members of the core inspection group and the Assistant
Director (Chancellor) of Business Affairs. It is designed to give the
Services consultant the chance to highlight the general findings of the
inspection, pointing out specifically those areas that need immediate
attention, and initiating conversations regarding long-term planning
and project development between UKGC and the Client's divisions.
Additional questions and comments of participants should be submitted
and discussed at this time so that they may be addressed in the
consultant's final written list of recommendations.
4.
Post-Inspection Procedures:
0.
Additional Suggestions for Consultant: In the
past, suggestions that were overlooked or only briefly discussed during
the inspection have been brought up by the Client's risk manager in the
days and weeks following an inspection. If the Client desires inclusion
of such topics in the consultant's final report to bring the concern to
the attention of other parties, these topics should be communicated to
the Services consultant via the inspection leader. Some time constraint
exists as the consultants usually release their report one month after
the inspection.
1.
Recommendations from Services Consultants:
Shortly after the physical inspection of the Client's divisions, the
Services consultant will issue a final report, which consists of a
brief overview of the inspection along with a detailed listing of
specific loss control recommendations. If a recommendation is not
acceptable to the Client, EASRM or BSRM, further discussion between the
inspection participants will be necessary. Acceptance of the
recommendations will obligate the Client to comply with them according
to the set guidelines. The inspection recommendations should be
distributed to BSRM, EASRM, the Client's Assistant Director
(Chancellor) of Business Affairs, and the Client's risk manager.
2.
Recommendation Compliance: Upon receipt of the
recommendations from Services Consultants, the Client's EHS and RM
personnel should meet with Client's planners and other appropriate
staff to discuss approaches to compliance. At the same time, System
EASRM will meet with the System architect and engineering team for the
Client to determine what approach should be taken to rectify any
problems. The Client should take immediate action on those
recommendations which are minor and which can be solved without
additional funding. The A/E team will consult with the Client to
develop joint recommendations for resolution of the identified
problems. For projects which require special funding the following
sources should be considered:
1.
Client's
Discretionary
Funds
2. Building Commission All-Agency Funds
3. State or Federal Grant Funds
4. BSRM Loss Control Funds: emergency funding for projects which need
immediate attention. This funding source is contingent upon repayment
in the next fiscal year.
Requests
for
funding
should
be submitted as soon as possible after the
completion of the inspection.
3.
Written Recommendation Follow-up: Sixty days
after the receipt of the inspection report from Services Consultants
the Client should respond to the recommendations in writing. This
response should address each recommendation in the order listed with
the status of the recommendation correction. These should be sent to
BSRM and EASRM. Because some projects cannot be completed in the 60-day
time period, this report should provide an estimated completion date
for incomplete projects with final completion reported by the Client to
BSRM and EASRM.
4.
Fiscal Year Evaluation of Process: At the end
of each fiscal year BSRM, EASRM, and Client's personnel will evaluate
the inspection process in light of the years experience. Clarification
and modification of this procedure will be made based on this
evaluation.
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