RESOURCE DIRECTORY (RD) 1:
FIGURES

RD1.1 EH&S GUIDANCE CHECKLIST PROJECT PLANNING PHASE (see 5.3)

NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Industrial Hygiene and Laboratory Safety Issues

  1. HVAC systems design:

  2. Laboratory fume hoods:

  3. Consultation on general laboratory design:

  4. Bio-safety storage cabinet review:

  5. Laboratory design specifications for bio-hazardous and infectious-agent containment:

  6. Air emissions:

  7. Vacuum system discharges

  8. Design and locations of safety devices:

Sanitation Issues

  1. Water supply consultation:

  2. Wastewater disposal and cross connections considerations:

  3. Recreational swimming facilities:

Radiation Safety Issues

  1. Review of laboratory design specifications for radioactive use/storage areas and location of clean areas
  2. Consultation on design and location of required designated radioactive waste rooms
  3. Review of proposed use for shielding requirements and consultation on shielding design in areas where diagnostic X-ray equipment is located and in other applicable research or treatment facilities
  4. Review of special fume hood and ductwork design for required filter systems and other radiation safety features
  5. Review of sink design for specialized auxiliary fixtures (foot or elbow operating fixtures, etc.)
  6. Review of flooring material design and composition for safety and practicality in high-use areas

Hazardous Waste Issues

  1. Consultation on design of hazardous waste handling and accumulation areas
  2. Consultation on contractual provisions requiring contractors to properly manage and dispose of any hazardous waste generated during construction projects

Environmental Site Assessment

  1. Phase 1 (Preliminary Site Assessment) due diligence investigation components:

  2. Site inspection red flags :

    The following table lists signs of potential problems ( red flags ) which may require further investigation:

    "RED FLAGS" ITEMS TO CONSIDER
    1. Dead, dying, or unhealthy vegetation Soil or water contamination
    2. Soil or pavement stains or discoloration Spills or dumping
    3. Any obvious signs of spillage or residues on property or in buildings
    4. Piles of water, trash, or unidentified mounds Something buried
    5. Insulation, thermal, acoustical, or electrical (1980 or earlier) May contain asbestos
    6. Unusual odors Solvents
    7. Unidentified truck tracks on open lots Illegal dumping
    8. Property adjacent to dump or landfill, known hazardous waste site, or high-risk industry Agency lists of contaminated sites are available
    9. Wells Check caps or covers and permits
    10. Wastewater systems on commercial or industrial properties Septic tanks, leach fields, sumps, dry wells, or systems not connected to city sewer
    11. Drums or any other chemical storage or handling areas
    12. Maintenance areas Shops or vehicle repair operations
    13. Ponds, lagoons, or unidentified pits and depressions
    14. Underground tanks Check caps or fill connections, or vent pipes
    15. Transformers or other electrical equipment (1978 or earlier) May contain PCBs

  3. Underground storage tanks and piping:

RENOVATION PROJECTS

  1. Asbestos:

  2. Monitoring and decontamination of laboratory areas for chemical, radioactive, and infectious waste residues in fume hoods, laboratory benchtops, ductwork, drain lines and traps, and vacuum lines

  3. Disposal of any abandoned hazardous materials or wastes from laboratories or other facilities

  4. Consultation on redesign or renovations of:

  5. Consultation on demolition activity and coatings and coverings air emissions regulatory requirements

  6. Review of construction plans for general safety requirements including access, handrails, trench shoring, parapets (building roofs), stairs, lighting, and other items unique to the proposed project

  7. Assurance that all fire safety systems and features are addressed, including fire safety considerations such as building access, while construction is in progress

  8. Lead paint sampling and abatement consideration

  9. Identification and disposal of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-containing fluorescent light ballasts and any other PCB-containing electrical equipment

RD1.2 FIRE MARSHAL GUIDANCE CHECKLIST PROJECT PLANNING PHASE (see 5.4)

Fire and Life Safety Issues

  1. Fire suppression system design review:

  2. Fire detection system design review:

  3. Monitor performance tests of fire and life safety systems

  4. Building access for fire apparatus including road layout and locations of hydrants and fire department connections to standpipe and sprinkler systems

  5. Construction and design requirements for laboratory or hazardous materials storage and handling areas including flammable liquid storage cabinets and compressed gas cylinder storage areas

  6. Review of construction plans for general safety requirements including access, handrails, trench shoring, parapets (building roofs), stairs, lighting, and other items unique to the proposed project

  7. Review of ventilation systems for smoke control systems, ducting, and dampers

  8. Exits and egress, corridor, and stairway requirements

  9. Emergency lighting requirements

  10. Compliance with fire and building codes for specific building type and construction including review for required setbacks from other buildings, etc.

  11. Compliance with fire and building codes and standards for interior finish materials and coverings for walls and ceilings

  12. Consultation on seismic safety requirements

  13. Compliance with emergency planning, evacuation, and public safety requirements in buildings (signage design and location)

  14. Compliance with various fire codes, Cal-OSHA, OSHPD (health care facilities only), and Facility fire safety standards for new furnishings, fabric, and carpet purchases

RD1.3 SITE ANALYSIS DATA COMPILATION CATEGORIES (see 6.5)

  1. Climate:

  2. Site features:

  3. Environmental influences:

  4. Historical data:

  5. Land-use and regulatory controls (includes on-site and off-site considerations):

  6. Building codes and requirements

  7. Visual analysis

  8. Circulation and access

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