Unit Goal
Prevent accidents and
minimize human
exposures to hazardous
agents and conditions
Prevent degradation of
the environment
EHS
Work Sheet for Unit Level Institutional Assessment
Link to ESF Goals (by #)
Method(s) of Assessment Results of Assessment
ESF Goal #1, 2, 6, 7
Absence of injuries and
Environmental Complaints
illnesses, as well as
complaints associated
Illick 1st floor corridor –
with poor safety
strong sewer odor coming
conditions
from room 104. Water
was added to dry traps
and the odor quickly
dissipated. May 2011
Walters 4th floor –
complaint of Hydrogen
Sulfide odor on 4th floor.
After investigation, turned
out students were working
with cow manure in room
422. October 2010
ESF Goal # 6
Absence of spills. Proper
collection and disposal of
Implementation Plan
Through training
programs, raise
awareness of potential air
contamination sources
and preventative
measures that area
occupants can implement.
Implement these
measures with EH&S staff
or PP staff where
appropriate.
Safety Concerns
Cable hoists in Walters
and Baker need regular
inspections and use and
repair oversight. Lift gate
on trash truck integrity
questionable.
Set up an inspection
program for all campus
hoists.
Remove truck lift gate
from service.
Neutralization
157 gallons of acidic waste
Continue with existing
program that is working
waste streams.
Documentation of
neutralization and reusing
waste streams when
permissible.
35 gallons of basic waste
Spills
very effectively.
Gateway Spills – Nov 2010,
Feb 2011, Aug 2011
Walters Hall – Potassium
Hydroxide drum near large
paper machine – Feb 2011
Gateway were discovered
spills buried decades ago.
Ensured all contaminated
material was removed
and disposed as
regulations require.
Leaking drum in Walters
result of inadequate
inspections of bulk
storage areas. Increasing
inspection frequency of
bulk storage areas.
Waste Recycling/Reuse
Meet the regulatory
requirements of
ESF Goal #5, 6
Reports filed by auditing
agencies.
350 gallons of blended
solvents sent for energy
recovery (supplemental
fuel in cement kilns)
275 gallons of used oil
sent for recycling
75 gallons of used
antifreeze sent for
recycling
Continue with existing
program that is working
very effectively.
Fire Inspection
Reduced violations each of
Continue with existing
program that is working
applicable agencies
Conduct all operations
in a manner consistent
with responsible fiscal
stewardship
ESF Goal #4, 6
Reviews from
independent contracted
auditors.
the last two years
very effectively.
Department of Labor
Repeated visits of DOL in
response to air quality
complaints in Walters
resulted in no citations
Continue with existing
program that is working
very effectively, but also
plug floor drains where
possible to prevent gas
reentry
Successful competitive
bidding of contracted
services. Quantities of
materials recycled or
neutralized.
Bidding for hazardous
waste disposal, waste
electronics, fluorescent
bulbs, fire systems
inspection
Existing program is
working very effectively.
Prices overall continue to
decline with increase in
service…all due to
competition.