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EH&S Management
Ed Baylosis MS CIH CSPEd Baylosis, MS, CIH, CSPDirector
Environment, Health and Safety
University of California, Office of the President
Name this photo
University of
Not the moon
California
Not in CA
NEVADANEVADA
TEST
SITE
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Nevada Test Site
Objectives
• Provide an overview of EH&S Management across the UC system and at UCOPacross the UC system and at UCOP
• Become familiar with UC EH&S Policy and primary components of Integrated Safety and Environmental Management
• Review ISEM case studies and system wide initiatives
• Biosafety• Emergency ManagersEmergency Managers• Environmental Health• Environmental Managers• Ergonomics• Field Safety• Fire Marshals• Hazardous Waste• Hazardous Waste• Industrial Hygiene• Radiation Safety• Training
Trivia
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Policy
The University of California is committed to hi i ll i idi h lth dachieving excellence in providing a healthy and
safe working environment, and to supporting environmentally sound practices in the conduct of University activities. It is University policy to comply with applicable health, safety, and allenvironmental protection laws, regulations and
requirements.
Policy cont.
To meet this standard of excellence, the U i it i l t t i iti tiUniversity implements management initiatives and best practices to systematically integrate
health, safety, and environmental considerations and sustainable use of natural resources into all activities. University activities are to be Allconducted in a manner that ensures the
protection of students, faculty, staff, visitors, the public, property, and the environment.
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Policy cont.
The University’s goal is to prevent workplace i j i d ill i t l i id t
allinjuries and illnesses, environmental incidents, and property losses or damage. Achieving this
goal is the responsibility of member of the University community. Supervisors have
particular responsibility for the activities of those
every
people who report to them.
“I ask that you personally support ISEM efforts and improvements at your campuses and medical centers.”
– President Yudof to Chancellors
Integrated Safety Management
• RegulationHi t– History
– Components
• OSHA– Federal
– California• Title 8 Section 3203• Title 8 Section 3203
Leadership, Employee Involvement, Hazard Analysis, Control, Training
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Environmental Management System
• Regulation– History
– Components
Plan, Check, Do, Act
ISM + EMS = ISEM
• Component 1: – EH&S policy– EH&S policy
• Component 2: – Guiding principles
• Component 3: – Core functionsCore functions
• Component 4: – Implementation
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Why have a system?
Guiding Principles
1. Management Commitments and Involvement f F lt St ff d St d tof Faculty, Staff, and Students
“…each individual is directly responsible for his or her safety...”
2. Management Responsibility for Safety and the Environment
3. Establishing Clear Roles and Responsibilities
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Guiding Principles
4. Ensuring Competence Commensurate with R ibilitiResponsibilities
5. Balanced Priorities
“…resources will be effectively allocated to address safety
d i t l t ti ”and environmental protection…”
6. Identification of Safety and Environmental Standards and Requirements
Guiding Principles
7. Encouraging Stakeholder Participation
8. Adapting Hazard and Operational Controls to Specific University Activities
9. Obtaining Authorization Prior to Conducting an Activity
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Define Work
Feedback Improvement
ISEMISEM Analyze Hazards
Improvement
Develop Controls
Perform Work
Core Function 1Define Work
• Clearly define the tasks to be accomplished as part of any given activity. y g y– What do you expect to accomplish?
• List resources you'll need: – Personnel– Equipment– Utilities– Transportationp
• Identify where, when and how the activity will be performed.
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Core Function 2Analyze Hazards
• Identify hazards that may contribute to: – Injury or illnessInjury or illness– Property damage– Environmental harm
• Answer these questions: – Are any of the tasks associated with the activity hazardous in
themselves?– Are any of the materials, equipment, or processes that will be
used hazardous?– Are hazards inherent in the facility or environment where you will
work?– Will the work create hazards to the facility or environment?
• Categorize the hazards you identify for easier control.
Core Function 3Develop Controls
• Identify safety and environmental polices and requirements that must be followed.
• Identify necessary engineering controls, safe work practices, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment.
• Follow established procedures for your area.
• Ensure personnel are appropriately trained to protect themselves, others, and the environment.
• Provide for environmental monitoring, if necessary.
• Obtain authorization to perform the activity, if needed.
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Core Function 4Perform Work
• Perform the work within established safety guidelines and requirements when: q– Controls are in place– Readiness is confirmed– Work is authorized– Emergency procedures are in place
• Stop the work and notify your supervisor if: – An unsafe condition is discovered– Controls cannot be followed– Controls are insufficient, inadequate, or incorrect– An unanticipated hazard is presented– An injury, illness, or environmental violation occurs because of
the activity
Core Function 5Feedback and Improvement
• Continually monitor the work being performed to ensure:ensure: – It remains within the scope authorized– Controls are sufficient– Any changes in scope, personnel, their capabilities, or
equipment, etc., are recognized and appropriately addressed
• Look for ways to improve your work processes by: – Analyzing employee suggestions and group feedback– Analyzing employee suggestions and group feedback– Incorporating lessons learned during the experience– Perform any required environmental monitoring
• Ask these questions: – Can you improve the definition and planning of work?– Was oversight sufficient?
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Case Studies
• Review the handout
• Define the scope of work– Who, What, Where, When, How
– Lessons from activities ongoing or previously tried
– Campus policy statements
– Guidelines for proper work practices and procedures
– Records of training programs
– Audit findings
Be aware, be informed, be a better EH&S advocate at your campus
Summary
• Commitment from Leadership
• Establish Policies and ProceduresEstablish Policies and Procedures
• Engage Participation and Provide Resources
• Measure, Manage, and Improve
• Personal Responsibility
“Proactively managing the EH&S aspects associated with our activities is an essential function that promotes an organizational culture that values safety and environmental principles.”