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EHS Strategic Plan Update. Department of Environment, Health and Safety UNC-Chapel Hill. Mission: Our purpose and objectives. Vision: Where we want to go. What we want our future to look like. Values: Our rules and principles that guide our daily actions.
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EHS Strategic Plan Update Department of Environment, Health and Safety UNC-Chapel Hill
Mission: Our purpose and objectives. Vision: Where we want to go. What we want our future to look like. Values: Our rules and principles that guide our daily actions. Strategic Plan:Our specific plan to realize our vision and mission.
Mission Statement We support the University’s core mission of teaching, research, and service by providing comprehensive environmental, health and safety services to the University community including: education through training and consultation; maintaining a safe environment; ensuring regulatory compliance; and recognizing and controlling health and safety hazards.
Vision Statement • We will do our jobs in a professional manner and provide innovative solutions. • We will show appreciation to all employees and maximize customer satisfaction. • We are accountable not only to UNC, but to the surrounding community as well. • We will strive to give quality customer service at all times. In this way, we will be a recognized leader in our University support role.
Partnership with the customer Integrity Strive for 100% regulatory compliance Customer focus Dedication Responsiveness Employee involvement Training Innovation Effective planning Compliance enforcement Professionalism Employee enrichment and enhancement Accountability Employee appreciation Protect life, property, and the environment Employee development and teamwork Core Values
Overall Strategic Objectives • Help students, faculty, staff and visitors safely learn, discover and enjoy Carolina. • Comply with OSHA, EPA, DOT, FAA, accreditation agencies • Alignment with the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service. • Improve UNC Research competitiveness; make research compliance easier
Overall Strategic Objectives • Maintenance of EHS Programs as UNC and requirements grows • Support UNC’s building program • Meet UNC’s EHS changing needs • Take advantage of opportunities • Process improvements and modernization of EHS Programs
Some 2003 Highlightsthis list is not comprehensive • Developed and began implementation of Laser Safety Policy and program. Laser Safety Committee was formed to evaluate the program. • Implemented on-line radioactive materials inventory program. • Disposed of large number of legacy radioactive sealed sources from Venable • Renewed UNCH radiation services contract
Some 2003 Highlightsthis list is not comprehensive • Glowing comments from radiation protection inspectors. No fines or penalties. • New fire extinguisher vendor, saving $300-500/month • Electronic 510 forms (Hazardous Material Transfer Form) replaced paper forms and streamlining processing. • Phase II NPDES stormwater permit submitted March 2003 • Mason Farm remediation project; source removal approx. $500,000 under budget
Some 2003 Highlightsthis list is not comprehensive • Entered into an agreement with DENR to clean the Chemical Waste site within eight years. • No RCRA fines or penalties. • Giles Horney SARS scare • Facilitated, organized and processed paperwork for 2,503 flu shots—the first time UNC has offered this to all staff at no cost to them. • Developed an e-mailing list to update 450 UNC employees on DOT hazmat shipping laws.
Some 2003 Highlightsthis list is not comprehensive • Brought UNC in compliance with new DOT rules for hazmat security. • Select agent registration, security risk assessments and inventory system. • On-line orientation training now in production. • Other improvements to our web site to make it more helpful and user-friendly • Established a new chemical hygiene officer, environmental safety officer and industrial hygienist specialist in indoor air quality. Unfortunately had to lay off asbestos position due to budget cuts.
EHS’ spring 2002 Strategic Planning retreat • Lots of great ideas from EHS staff • Made good progress on many issues • Where do we go from here? • Consider time and resource constraints • Benefit > cost? • Need to set priorities and refresh the plan • Newer ideas?
Improvements to EHS Programs and Processes The above and following goals were developed as part of EHS’ spring 2002 Strategic Planning retreat .
Issue Parking Lot • Better utilize inspection, complaint, accident, injury and incident information in planning and training • Website FAQ • Allow people flexibility to develop/utilize personal talents/likes within prescribed job descriptions • Bar code system for hazardous waste containers and fire extinguishers
Some 2004 Goalsthis list is not comprehensive • Implementation of stormwater management program • Chemical waste site cleanup begins • Disposal of remaining legacy Venable radwaste • Select Agent compliance—pass inspection(s) • Mercury Free UNC—Phase 2 (thermometer exchange) • Install sensors in lab hood—Phase 1 • Formaldehyde training program and database • Chemical safety: IBC compliance, inventories, emergency signage, better lab plan review
Some 2004 Goalsthis list is not comprehensive • Further HASMIS enhancements, including on-line lab safety plan • IAQ/mold prevention—remediation team? • Fit testing and respiratory protection awareness for physicians • Laboratory hood policy • Implementation of new Training and Occupational Health Enforcement Policy
Some 2004 Goalsthis list is not comprehensive • West Nile Virus prevention awareness • More intensive communication efforts and continuation of efforts to identify high risk situations • AED policy • Employee health screening? (proposal) • Break ground on new EHS offices and liquid waste building • Materials handling at radwaste facility
