Compliance and Inspections in the School of Earth Sciences

Health and Safety Programs (HSP) assists researchers in the School of Earth Sciences create a safe, compliant working environment and prepare for inspections conducted by regulatory agencies.

• Inspections Conducted by Regulatory Agencies includes fire safety, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and/or waste, wastewater discharge related to research activities. Guidelines are available to help prepare for inspections. Agencies schedule most inspections in advance.
  
• Self-Inspections - Each department or division in the School of Earth Sciences is required to self-inspect work areas, document the results, make necessary corrections, and maintain records for completing the process.
  
• A General Workplace Self-Inspection is conducted in ALL work areas at least ONCE PER YEAR to evaluate fire and electrical safety, office ergonomics and general safety hazards in the workplace. Each department or division in the School of Earth sciences is required to self-inspect work areas, document the results, make necessary corrections, and maintain records for completing the process.
  
• Lab & Shop Self-Inspection is a quarterly walk-through conducted by a department member with the objective of identifying any unsafe conditions in laboratories/shops that are using or storing hazardous materials or waste.
  
• Guidance for Responding to Unannounced Regulatory Inspections of Your Facility Guidance document on what to do if inspectors from any local, state, or federal governmental agency appear in your department offices or laboratories and ask to conduct an inspection or review documents