How to Apply Integrated Safety and Environmental Management (ISEM) Principles
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August 18, 2009 10:19:07 AM PDT
Use the Integrated Safety and Environmental Management (ISEM) 5-step process to consistently integrate safety and environmental considerations into all the work you do at UCSD, starting with the planning stage.
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- Clearly define the tasks to be accomplished as part of any given activity.
- What do you expect to accomplish?
- List resources you'll need:
- Personnel
- Equipment
- Utilities
- Transportation
- Identify the location where the activity will happen.
- Identify hazards that may contribute to:
- Injury 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.
- Contact EH&S, (858) 534-3660, if you have questions about identifying or controlling potential hazards.
- Identify safety and environmental polices and requirements that must be followed.
- Establish and implement safety guidelines to control the risks and meet compliance requirements.
- 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.
- Contact EH&S, (858) 534-3660, if you have questions about hazard control, authorizations, or environmental monitoring.
- Perform the work within established safety guidelines and requirements when:
- 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
- Monitor the work being performed to 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
- Incorporating lessons learned during the experience
- Seeking group feedback, as appropriate
- Perform any required environmental monitoring
- Ask these questions:
- Can you improve the definition and planning of work?
- Was oversight sufficient?
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