[Che-student-staff-list] Reminder: Self-audit forms for ChE labs and offices are due on June 3rd

[Nagy, Gabriela]

Hello Everyone,

This is just a reminder that the self-audit forms for all ChE labs and offices are due at the end of next week, on Friday. June 3rd, 2016. Please see the ISP Checklist form attached.

Please return completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audits to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Gabriela

From: Nagy, Gabriela
Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 11:24 AM
To: chme at ecn.purdue.edu; chmegrad at ecn.purdue.edu
Cc: Johnson, Eric C <johns371 at purdue.edu>
Subject: Start of self-audits of ChE labs and offices


Hello Everyone,



It is now time to complete the annual safety review of all ChE laboratories AND offices. These reviews are part of our Integrated Safety Plan (ISP) and are required for our annual recertification with the University. The safety audit  of multiple offices can be inventoried on the same form.



The timeline for 2016 is:

- May - self-audits of laboratories and offices

- June - Safety Committee inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices

- May - July - address deficiencies identified in self-audits and inspections

- August - Recertification Review with REM



1. Self-Audits

The ISP Self-Audit checklist can be found on the ChE School's website, under the "Laboratory Safety Requirements" heading: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html , or REM's website: https://www.purdue.edu/ehps/rem/home/forms/ispcheck.pdf. Please also find attached a copy of the self-audit form.



The first seven sections have universal questions that apply to every area. Sections 8 to 24 have questions related to specialized operations; research laboratories and shops should address all sections. All self-audit checklists must be signed by PI/supervisor, not necessarily by the person completing the self-audit.



Please return completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audits to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016.

In addition to the self-audit, please review and update the door posting, hazard assessment (should be placed inside the lab, near the entrance), chemical inventory (Form HCP4) and employee exposure list (Form HCP5)  and lab specific Chemical Hygiene Plan for your work area. They should be accurate and dated within the last six months.

The ChE Safety Committee agreed that keeping the SDSs saved electronically in a location easily accessible for all group members is an acceptable alternative to paper copies, as long as they are updated regularly and dated within the last 5 years.



2. Inspections

During June, 2016, the ChE Safety Committee will perform unannounced safety inspections of all ChE laboratories and offices.



3. Deficiencies

Deficiencies identified in your self-audit and in the ChE Safety Committee inspections will need to be addressed. The ChE Safety Committee (list posted on https://engineering.purdue.edu/ChE/AboutUs/Safety.html) is available to help you.



4. Recertification Review

The review includes unscheduled visits to our laboratories and offices by REM. As of now, the review meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2016; I will update you if there are changes to this date.



Should you have any questions, please contact me.



Again, please return the completed (and signed by PI/supervisor) self-audit forms to Gabriela Nagy in FRNY G041D by 5 pm on Friday, June 3, 2016.



Thank you,

Gabriela

on behalf of the ChE Safety Committee

__________________
Gabriela Nagy, PhD
Industrial Education Director
ChE Safety Committee Chair
School of Chemical Engineering
Room FRNY G041D
Purdue University
Tel: (765)-496-1710
E-mail: nagyg at purdue.edu<mailto:nagyg at purdue.edu>


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