CFN Operations Plan

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Brookhaven National Laboratory, Center for Functional Nanomaterials Date:
5/30/08
Approved By:
R. Sabatini, Operations Manager
Subject: CFN Tier I Inspections Rev. 4

The SBMS Subject Area: Environment, Safety, Health and Quality (Tier I) Inspections is the document providing the guidelines for a formal program. It identifies key elements required for the success of a line organization environmental, safety and health (ESH) inspections (Tier I). The purpose is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all employees, guests and visitors. The program also provides an avenue for identification of potential environmental concerns.

The CFN will conduct quarterly safety inspections of all laboratory areas. There will be a schedule set forth for these inspections. All PIs or a designated alternate will be available during the time of the inspection.

The Tier 1 Committee will consist of the Department Chair (or other management representative), ES&H Coordinator, Building Manager, Technical Equipment Coordinator, S&H Representative, Environmental Compliance Representative and the Facility Support Representative, and in addition, ad hoc members will be added as needed from the BNL support groups (i.e., SHSD, Environmental, BES ESH Staff). The responsible Facility Manager is expected to be available for the walkthrough of their lab spaces.

Reports will be generated indicating deficiencies and distributed to the affected parties and Department Chair for corrective action. The findings will reside in a departmental family ATS database. All deficiencies noted will be tracked until corrected. Their status will be updated in the database.

CFN for CY 2008 Tier 1 Inspection Schedule

All Tier 1 Inspections will be on Tuesday’s beginning at 10 AM, committee will meet in main lobby. Facility Managers are expected to be available at the time of the inspection of their labs. All findings/issues need to be addressed within 2 weeks of the inspection, with the exception of any immediate danger items.

Area 1st Qtr. (2008) 2nd Qtr. (2008) 3rd Qtr. (2008) 4th Qtr. (2008)
Control Area 1 Feb 5 May 13 August 5 Nov 11
Control Area 2 Feb 26 May 27 Aug 26 Nov 25
Control Area 3 March 11 June 10 Sept 9 Dec 9
Control Area 4 March 25 June 24 Sept 23 Dec 23
Common Areas First Floor and Exterior July 22      
Common Areas Second Floor October 21      

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Last Modified: May 30, 2008
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