Chapter and Title

Changes

Effective Date

Changes to sections 1.3.2.4, 1.3.2.5, 1.3.2.6, 1.3.2.9, 1.3.2.10, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, and 1.7 were made to update references to current business practices and databases, and to document the codification in LBNL policy and procedure of the injury and illness reporting and record-keeping requirements under 10 CFR 851.

1.3.2.2 — Associate Laboratory Director for Operations/Chief Operating Officer

Updated list of Associate Laboratory Director for Operations/Chief Operating Officer's responsibilities to make it consistent with the SRC Charter and Section 1.2.2.11.6.

1.3.2.3 — EH&S Division Director

Revision made to update EH&S Division Director's responsibilities for electrical safety and fire and life safety.

1.3.2.4 — Division Directors

Replace obsolete references to HEAR database with its successor, the HMS database. Update references to current business practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

1.3.2.5 — Supervisors, Managers, and Work Leads

Ensure that managers and supervisors understand that their ES&H responsibilities include material and equipment under their purview regardless of where it came from.

1.3.2.5 — Supervisors, Managers, and Work Leads

Section was revised to update references to current business practices and databases, and to document the codification in LBNL policy and procedure of the injury and illness reporting and record-keeping requirements under 10 CFR 851.

1.3.2.5 — Supervisors, Managers, and Work Leads

Section revised to include new policy about the role of Area Safety Leaders.

1.3.2.6 — Employees, Contractors, and Casual and Participating Visitors

Section was revised to update references to current business practices and databases, and to document the codification in LBNL policy and procedure of the injury and illness reporting and record-keeping requirements under 10 CFR 851.

1.3.2.9 — Division Safety Coordinators (DSCs)

Replace obsolete references to HEAR database with its successor, the HMS database. Update references to current business practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

1.3.2.10 — EH&S Division Liaisons

Replace obsolete references to HEAR database with its successor, the HMS database. Update references to current business practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

1.3.3 — Employee Involvement and Worker Rights

Clarify policy concerning workers' involvement in the analysis of hazards and work controls.

1.4.1 — Define Scope of Work (Work Planning)

Replace obsolete references to HEAR database with its successor, the HMS database. Update references to current business practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

Replace obsolete references to HEAR database with its successor, the HMS database. Update references to current business practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

New section added to document the codification in LBNL policy and procedure of the injury and illness reporting and record-keeping requirements under 10 CFR 851.

New definitions added for "Area," "Area Safety Leader," and "Technical Area."

Section title revised from "Immunizations" to "Immunizations and Biosafety Concerns." Paragraph revised to include information about biosafety concerns regarding serum banking procedures.

4 — Industrial Hygiene

Sections 4.7.1 (Chemical Hygiene and Safety Plan) and 4.17 (References) revised to include nanomaterials.

4.7.4 — Technical Area Requirements

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

4.7.4.1 — Food and Beverages

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

12/02/08

4.7.4.2 — Cosmetics

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

12/02/08

5.6.3 — LBNL EH&S Support Organizations

Revised to reflect current support-organization structure.

01/03/08

5.8.13 — Pickup and Delivery of Hazardous Material

Revised to correct an identified deficiency in the material transportation pick-up process.

5.8.13.1 — General Procedure

Revised to correct an identified deficiency in the material transportation pick-up process.

6 — Safe Work Authorizations

Modified several sections to:

1. Reflect that the Job Hazards Analysis process replaces the Job Hazards Questionnaire (including adding in language on phase-in of the JHA), and that JHA replaces Division ISM Plan as the primary tool for Line Management Authorization
2. Change “Work Leader” to “Work Lead”
3. Remove references to HEAR system in Project Planning

6, Appendix A —Line Management Authorizations: Work Requiring Specialized Classroom Training and/or Certification

Revised to remove Electrical Hot Work permit as a line management authorization (policy).

6, Appendix B — Formal Authorizations

Revised to add chemicals that are secondary explosives, such as triaminotrinitrobenzene (TATB), and cyclotrimethylene-trinitramine (RDX).

6, Appendix B — Formal Authorizations

Revised to establish that exposure to electricity at >/= 50 V and >/= 5 mA requires an Activity Hazard Document (policy), and to remove references to the UC Berkeley Committee for Protection of Human Subjects, as LBNL now has its own IRB.

6, Appendix E — Temporary Work Authorization Template

Revised to clarify that a Division Director may designate someone else in the Division to sign Temporary Work Authorizations.

6.3 — Formal Authorizations for Increased Hazards

Revised to clarify that Division Directors may delegate authorization authority for Formal Authorizations to someone else in the Division (editorial); adds text to description of “Temporary Work Authorization.”

6.4 — Safe Work Authorizations

Section rewritten to reflect recent changes in Chapter 21 of the PUB-3000, and to clarify that building safety analyses performed during the capital asset acquisition process are not reviewed after initial occupancy.

02/04/08

6.4 — Safe Work Authorizations, Appendix C

Appendix C revised to reflect changes in DOE O 413.3A (capital asset acquisition).

6.5.2 — Hazard Management System

Title of section changed from "Project Hazard Analysis" to "Hazard Management System." Content of section revised to update references to current busines practices and databases. Changes complete CATS Corrective Actions 5608-1 and 5608-2.

6.10 — Appendices, Appendix F

Appendix F ((Nonmandatory) HEAR Client Input Form, Modified) deleted so that Chapter 6 reflects current busines practices and databases.

8 — Electrical Safety, Appendix P (Electrical Safety Committee)

This change is in response to communication received from DOE-BSO Site Manager, formalizing the Electrical AHJ relationship between DOE-BSO and LBNL.

03/25/08

8 — Electrical Safety

Note about printable Word docs deleted. Downloadable Word docs are not available, as they are being updated.

8 — Electrical Safety

Changes were made to conform to the requirements of NFPA 70E and to identify how subcontractors can verify compliance with the requirements of this other electrical safety requirement and others. Changes also align Ch. 8 with the policy adopted for inclusion of electrical hazards in Ch. 6 (AHD process).

Effective 12/11/08; posted 1/9/09.

8.9.1 — Electrical Safety / Roles and Responsibilities / Authority Having Jurisdiction

This change is in response to communication received from DOE-BSO Site Manager, formalizing the Electrical AHJ relationship between DOE-BSO and LBNL.

10 — Construction Safety, Appendix A.6 (Fall Protection)

Appendix A.6 updated to reflect current Fall Protection policy.

02/15/08

10 — Construction Safety, Appendix A (Code of Safe Practices)

Appendix A of Ch. 10 was revised to implement a previously approved policy. It is also an administrative change under authority of the PUB-3000 Manager.

Effective 12/18/08; posted 1/9/09.

12.1 — Policy

Section revised to resolve corrective actions due to the Fire Protection Program Assessment.

12.20.2 — Fire Marshal

Revised to clarify the Fire Marshal's role as AHJ regarding fire prevention and protection policy, and DOE-BSO's role regarding equivalencies, exemptions, or variances.

12.24 — References

Reference to "LBNL Fire Protection Program (Appendices to this Chapter" deleted as part of efforts to resolve corrective actions due to the Fire Protection Program Assessment.

12.25 — Appendices

To improve Chapter 12's navigability, Section 12.25 was added to the Table of Contents.

12, Appendix A, Section 4.3 — Fire Hazard Analysis

Revised to resolve corrective actions due to the Fire Protection Program Assessment.

12, Appendix A, Section 4.6 — Phase-out of Halon Fixed-fire Suppression System

Revised to resolve corrective actions due to the Fire Protection Program Assessment.

12, Appendix A, Section 5.1 — Facility and Building Fire Protection Survey

Revised to resolve corrective actions due to the Fire Protection Program Assessment.

16 — Lasers

Chapter revised to reflect the Lab's current laser safety policies.

17 — Ergonomics

Updated to describe changes that have been made to the LBNL Ergonomics Program in the last six months.

17.4.4 — Support Services for Off-Site/Remote Computer Users

Section revised to clarify requirement for Remedy Interactive self-evaluation and training for employees who work off site 20 or more hours a week.

03/21/08

18 — Lockout/Tagout & Verification

Major revision per SRC.

01/31/08

18 — Lockout/Tagout & Verification

New Section 18.19.5, Appendix 5, LOTO Safety Walkaround Guidance Card. Section 18.4.3 revised to refer and link to the guidance card. New section also includes a downloadable PDF of the guidance card.

18 — Lockout/Tagout & Verification

Revised to:

1. Distinguish Facilities high voltage procedures from standard lockout / tagout.
2. Delete the term “interlock” and substitute “control circuit”

18 — Lockout/Tagout & Verification

Sections 18.5.2.1.5, 18.7.1, 18.7.2.1, 18.7.2.2, and 18.9, and Figure 18-5 revised to correspond with the Laboratory's new policy for RED-only locks for personal LOTO, and requirements for issuing one key only for each red lock.

18 — Lockout/Tagout & Verification

Changes were made to conform to the requirements of NFPA 70E and to identify how subcontractors can verify compliance with the requirements of this other electrical safety requirement and others. Changes also align Ch. 8 with the policy adopted for inclusion of electrical hazards in Ch. 6 (AHD process).

Effective 12/11/08; posted 1/9/09.

19 — Personal Protective Equipment

This revision clarifies LBNL policy, mirrors 10CFR851/OSHA requirements verbiage, and links the three LBNL document locations where foot protection information is located.

19.1 — Overview of PPE Program

Section title revised from "Policy" to "Overview of PPE Program" as part of a Lab-wide implementation of the Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.1 — LBNL PPE Policy

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.2 — PPE Use Exceptions

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.2 — PPE Use Exceptions

Section revised to make reference to the new Appendix A (Guidelines for Exceptions to Policy on Personal Protective Equipment and Food in Technical Areas)

19.1.3 — PPE Responsibilities

New section added to implement La.boratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.3.1 — Area Safety Leaders

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.3.2 — Supervisors and Work Leads

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.3.3 — Workers

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.1.3.4 — EH&S Division Director

New section added to implement Laboratory Director's policy regarding the use of PPE and food/cosmetics in Technical Areas, and to improve workplace safety and compliance with 10CFR851 requirements.

19.11 — Appendix A: Guidelines for Exceptions to Policy on Personal Protective Equipment and Food in Technical Areas

New appendix for Chapter 19.

12/15/08

20 — Hazardous Waste Disposal

Links in Sections 20.3, 20.3.2, and 20.8 updated.

23.2.2 — Design Criteria for Programmatic Facilities

Revised to conform to current code.

23.5 — Seismic Safety / Process for Determining Use Restrictions for Buildings and Other Structures with "Poor" and "Very Poor" Seismic Ratings

Revised section to meet requirements of DOE-BSO Report, “Employee Concerns and Whistle Blower Protection Programs Assessment," and to establish a process for informing personnel occupying the buildings after the initial briefing.

23.7 — Non-Structural Earthquake Safety Measures

Revised to conform to current code.

25 — Machine Safeguarding: Shop and Lab Machine Safety

Formerly called "Shop Safety and Power Tools." Major revision to chapter.

26.1 — General Biosafety Policy

Revised in response to one of the many findings from the DOE BSO Biosafety Assessment performed in March 2008, CAT # 5865-1.

26.9 —Biosafety/Standards

Reference to Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories changed to the 5th Edition.

27 — Hoisting and Rigging

Revised to reflect current procedures.

10/22/08

31 — Non-Construction Safety Assurance for Subcontractors, Vendors, and Guests at LBNL Facilities

New chapter.

31, Appendix C — JHA Form

Change title of form from "Job Hazards Analysis Form for Non-Construction ..." to "Job Hazards Analysis and Work Authorization Form for Non-Construction ..."  Several callouts in the text of Chapter 31 will also need to be revised to reflect this change in the title of the form.

On the green signature block (for Requester/Division Approval): Change the block to read from the following “"Requester/Division Approval:” to “Requester/Division Approval:  I authorize the work to proceed subject to the specified controls."

These changes are required in order for the Chapter 31 work authorization process to achieve equivalence with the institutional JHA requirements in PUB-3000 Chapter 32.

32 — Job Hazards Analysis

Updated chapter based upon lessons learned during the JHA Pilot Program. There are no substantive policy issues raised in this update. Changes include:

• Reworded implementation schedule by removing references to FY 2007 which has passed.
• Clarified that Worker’s signature, although desired, is not required. Work Lead’s signature verifies that the JHA has been discussed with the Worker, that readiness review has been conducted, and that the Work is authorized.
• Pulled out Appendix C as separate, downloadable document; revised the signature blocks on these documents to reflect implications noted above re: Worker and Work Lead signature.
• Clarified that JHA requirements for construction are given in PUB-3K, Chapter 10.
• Refined descriptions of typical tasks, hazards and controls as used in the JHA.

Clarified that the Individual Baseline JHA is accessed through the automated JHQ software, and that the Task-based JHA is a paper system not accessed through a central system.

32 — Job Hazards Analysis

Major revision to chapter and new appendices to reflect changes to JHA process.

32 — Job Hazards Analysis

Changes to policy section to "clean up" and remove conflicts with other PUB-3000 chapters.

Chapter and Title

Changes

Effective Date

Requesting a Revision to PUB-3000

Deleted sentence, "Hard copies, which are updated no more frequently than annually, are available only by special request from division management," as the online manual is the official document.

10/31/07

1 — General Policy and Responsibilities

A section was needed in the Chapter to document the requirement for conducting Safety walkarounds. A section was also needed in the Chapter to describe employee involvement and worker ES&H rights required by 10 CFR 851. Edited the Chapter to clarify terminology.

01/10/07

1 — General Policy and Responsibilities

Minor changes due to SRC review.

Section revised to align the policy statement in PUB-3000 with the RPM and the ISMS Management Plan.

Section revised to reflect current ISM responsibilities.

1.3.2.2 — Deputy Director for Operations

"Deputy Director for Operations" changed to "Associate Laboratory Director for Operations/Chief Operating Officer." Change reflects current position title, and current responsibilities assigned to that position.

1.3.2.5 — Managers, Supervisors, and Work Leads

Changed frequency of safety walkarounds from quarterly to periodic.

1.3.2.5 — Supervisors, Managers, and Work Leads

Section revised to complete ISMS CAP item.

1.3.2.10 — EH&S Division Liaisons

Revised description of EH&S Division Liaison duties.

1.3.2.11.3 — Office of Contract Assurance

Revised to reflect current responsibilities.

1.3.2.11.6 — Safety Review Committee (SRC)

Aligned description of SRC responsibilities with the SRC Charter published in the SRC Web site at http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/src/charter.shtml.

1.3.2.11.6 — Safety Review Committee (SRC)

Aligned description of SRC responsibilities with the 9/10/07 revision of the SRC Charter published in the SRC Web site at http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/src/charter.shtml.

1.3.7.1 — Subcontractor Flow-Down of Safety and Health Requirements

New section.

05/31/07

1.3.7.1 — Subcontractor Flow-Down of Safety and Health Requirements

Links to "Worker Safety and Health Program" and "Guide for On-Site Subcontractor Safety Plans" documents added to Web page.

1.6 — Reporting Employee Concerns

Revised to reflect current available resources for LBNL employees to report ES&H concerns, and their rights to do so.

1.6 — Reporting Employee Concerns

Revised to include current organizational structure and functions.

1.10 — General Policy and Responsibilities/References

Worker Safety and Health Program (LBNL/PUB-3851) and link to the document added to this list of references.

3 — Health Services

Changes made in response to DOE audit.

02/15/07

3.9 — Medical Surveillance Program

Section revised to document LBNL's compliance with 1910.1450 and 10 CR 851.

4 — Industrial Hygiene

Minor editorial changes to reflect comments during December 2006 DOE review of 10CFR851 WHSP plan.

Moved section on Exposure Assessment to Chapter 32 “Job Hazards Analysis.”

03/02/07

4 — Industrial Hygiene

New link in 4.8.2 (to download Asbestos Management Plan document), 4.9.2 (to download Confined Space Program document), and 4.11.2 (to download the Lead Program document).

5.1.3.1 — Procedure for Reviewing First-Aid Injuries

Paragraph revised to instruct off-site LBNL employees (e.g., those who work at JGI) on first-aid procedures.

5.6 — OSHA Compliance

References to Section 5.4 (Material Handling and Storage) were deleted.

6, Appendix B — Formal Authorizations

Revisions to the “biological materials” row of the table in Appendix B (Formal Authorizations) of Chapter 6 (Safe Work Authorizations) was revised to clarify previous requirements and be consistent with Chapter 26.

01/11/07

6, Appendix D — Activity Hazard Document (AHD) Process

Changed footnote reference to FY2007 to CY2007.

8.13.6 — Heating Tapes and Cords

New section.

10 — Construction Safety Manual Administrative Policies

• Revised Appendix F1 (Old C1) to accurately describe LBNL’s construction safety efforts.
• Code of Safe Practices and Environmental Policies: Sections of:  Chapter 10, create a stand alone construction program so that subcontractors and lab employees would have only 1 chapter to review instead of all PUB 3000
• Added all terminology from 851, Appendix A Section 1(a)(1)(i)-(iv) to Chapter 10.
• Checked draft PUB-3000, Chapter 10 to ensure all other required elements of 851 Appendix A1 are included.
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to expand on the tasks that are required by OSHA to be monitored by Qualified and Competent person.
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to specifically require training of subcontract personnel based on JHA and site safety plan.
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to add worker acknowledgement and disciplinary process.
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to add Designated Representative on-site requirements
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to add subcontractor employee reporting requirement for general unsafe conditions.
• Revised PUB-3000 Chapter 10 to add requirements for IIIPP and site safety plan submittal and review where applicable

01/24/07

10.1.1 — Subcontractor Safety Policy/General

Section revised to include information about the pending availability of LBNL safety audits.

10.6.3 — Coordination and Tracking of EH&S Construction Safety Package Reviews

Section revised because the current policy regarding verification of H&S documentation before starting work on construction projects was reviewed and determined to need improvement.  This was documented in ORPS report SC—BSO—LBL-Operations-2007-0004, which was also reportable under 10CFR851 as NTS NC-ID 2779.  This change is necessary to resolve this identified deficiency and close the ORPS/NTS items.

10.8 — Procurement of Hazardous Material

First paragraph of this section revised to it's clear that the product MSDS must be submitted prior to the start of work.

10, Appendix A, Section A.2.2 — Requirements

Revised to include requirement for subcontractors to wear steel-toe boots with steel shanks.

10, Appendix A, Section A.12.5 — Fall Protection Requirement while Working from Ladders

Revised to clarify 6-foot fall policy.

11 — Environmental Protection

Sections updated to be consistent with current external requirements.

03/09/07

12 — Fire Prevention and Protection

Handling of exemptions and equivalencies are more clearly defined, requirements for seasonal decorations are provided, smoking restrictions are revised to follow the RPM and information updated to reflect latest standards and references.  The Fire Protection Program has been added as an Appendix.

16 — Lasers

Entire chapter revised to reflect current safety standards and practices.

16.3.3 — Laser Safety Officer Responsibilities

Bullet stating "Performing and documenting, at least annually, a laser safety audit of each Class 3B & Class 4 while the laser is operational, if possible" revised to say, "Performing and documenting, at least annually, a laser safety audit of each Class 3B & Class 4 AHD while the laser is operational, if possible. The audit will be documented using using the Laser Operations Audit Form," and to link to the Laser Operations Audit form.

03/09/07

17.7.1 — Manual Material Handling

Deleted reference to Chapter 5, Section 5.4

07/12/07

19 — Personal Protective Equipment

Chapter restructured for clarity, and to include reference to new Chapter 32 (Job  Hazard Analysis), and to be in compliance with 851.

21.7 — X-Ray Authorizations

Entire section 21.7 revised and updated.

21.8.1 - Accelerators

Section revised to reflect current practice.

23 — Seismic Safety

Entire chapter revised.

23 — Seismic Safety

Entire chapter revised.

25 — Shop Safety and Power Tools

New chapter.

26 — Biosafety

New chapter. The old biosafety section of PUB-3000 (4.7) is very limited (one page) and does not cover the scope of required biosafety regulations and standards at LBNL.  Policies to address requirements under the DOE Worker Health and Safety Program regulation (10 CFR 851) and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) have also been added.

01/11/07

27 — Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging

New chapter to separate content from forklift material that was previously published together with this information. Implements changes made last year by memo as a result of DOE and internal assessments, adds requirement to wear head protection, clarifies previously ambiguous language. Implementing changes required to conform to OSHA and Work Smart Standards.

27.7.3 — Personal Protective Equipment

Section revised to reflect current procedures.

27.7.3 — Personal Protective Equipment

Additional changes to section per Lab divisions.

28 — Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks

New chapter separates forklift material from cranes, hoisting, and rigging, and incorporates changes made by memo last year as a result of DOE and internal audits. New chapter is necessary due to program deficiencies and subsequent program changes.

32 - Job Hazards Analysis

New Chapter created to describe formal process of job hazard analysis; new chapter was created due to 851 requirements.

03/02/07

32.4 - Job Hazards Analysis/Scope

Section 32.4 revised to be consistent with the phase-in approach that is being taken with this program. This change is not a policy change, as the phase-in had always been intended; however, it is a more-than-minor editorial change.

Responsible Managers

Chapter 1 RM changed from Robin Wendt to Eugene Lau

03/05

1.3.2 — Clear Roles and Responsibilities for ES&H

Replaced section describing Divison ES&H Coordinator's responsibilities with section describing Divison Safety Coordinator's responsibilities.

10/27/06

1.3.2 — Clear Roles and Responsibilities for ES&H

Revised description of Division Safety Coordinator's responsibility as division point of contact for the LBNL Work Smart Standards Program. Changed "Perform an ongoing review of existing and new work hazards for applicability and inclusion of new Work Smart Standards" to "Perform an ongoing review of work with division staff to identify hazards which may require inclusion of new Standards in the LBNL Work Smart Standards Set."

11/16/06

1.5

Rewritten to reflect current stop-unsafe-work policy.

1.8 — Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms

Revised and expanded section replaces Glossary, now called "Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms."

11/16/06

3 — Health Services

Revised to update titles and descriptions of responsibilities of responsible parties.

4 — Industrial Hygiene

Entire chapter revised to include more information regarding policies and procedures regulating drinking water; noise; ventilation, hoods, and HEPA filters; chemicals (chemical inventory); asbestos; confined spaces; roof access; lead; beryllium; respiratory protection; and heat-stress.

11/18/06

4.6.1 — Hoods and Local Exhaust Points

Revised to accurately reflect the schedule for safety performance surveys of hoods and local exhaust points.

4.6.2 — HEPA Filters

Paragraph added to clarify EH&S policy on HEPA filters used only for product protection; section revised throughout up reflect current HEPA filter policy.

4.7 — Biohazards and Sanitation

URL to Biosafety Program added so users can access additional Berkeley Lab policies and requirements for work with biological materials.

5.1 — Accident Investigation and Reporting

Section on "Property Damage Accidents" deleted. Policy revised to instruct Lab employees to dial 9-1-1 when reporting an emergency to professional emergency responders. "Minor accidents" policy revised to define injuries classified as "first aid" or "OSHA recordable."

5.1 — Incident Reviewing and Reporting

Section title changed from "Accident Investigation and Reporting" to "Incident Reviewing and Reporting." Entire section revised.

09/19/06

5.1 — Incident Reviewing and Reporting

"Emergency Services Web site" changed to "Emergency Preparedness Web site." URL changed from http://www.lbl.gov/ehs/ems/emergency_svc_.htm to https://ehswprod.lbl.gov/ep/Login.asp.

5.1.6.2 – Appointment of Investigation Teams

Updated to document and define the responsibilities of the Lab's laser safety officer.

5.4.9.2 — Inspection and Testing

URL of Work Request Center Web site changed from http://fac.lbl.gov/Facilities/ to http://iss15501.lbl.gov:591/wrc/

10/19/06

5.8 – Traffic and Safety

Revision of 5.8.9 to reflect new bicycle safety policy.

6 — Safe Work Authorizations

Chapter revised to clarify who authorizes formal work authorizations, who is responsible for work reauthorizations, and where reauthorizations records are archived.

11/18/06

6 – Apps. A–C

Rewritten to reflect revisions in statutes and updated links to same

03/05

6 – Apps. A–C, E, and F

Rewritten to reflect revisions in statutes and updated links to same

09/27/05

6, Appendix D — Activity Hazard Document (AHD) Process

Appendix revised to clarify policies regarding LBNL's management of AHDs, and the process for initial authorization and reauthorization of AHDs.

11/18/06

6 - Safe Work Authorizations (Appendix E, Activity Hazard Document Template)

Minor editorial changes in App. E, paragraph 9, "Authorized Users and Training," particularly clarifying aspects of on-the-job training.

6, Appendix E — Temporary Work Authorization

AHD Template (formerly Appendix E) removed from Chapter-6 appendices, thus re-ordering the example of a Temporary Work Authorization to Appendix E.

11/18/06

6 - Safe Work Authorizations (Appendix F, Activity Hazard Document Template)

Minor editorial change in App. F, Activity Hazard Document Signature Page, signifying change of ownership of the Signature Page from the Safety Group to the IH group

6 - Safe Work Authorizations (Appendix F, Activity Hazard Document Template)

Editorial change in App. F, Activity Hazard Document Signature Page, giving contact info for AHD coordinator & instructions to send to same.

6, Appendix F — (Nonmandatory) HEAR Client Input Form, Modified

The example of a (Nonmandatory) HEAR Client Input Form, Modified, which was formerly Appendix G, is now Appendix F. Order of appendices changed because the AHD Template (formerly Appendix E) removed from Chapter-6 appendices.

11/18/06

8 - Electrical Safety

Chapter and appendices revised to reflect current electrical-safety practices.

08/15/05

8.8.6 — Electrical Two-Person Rule

Changed reference to Section 8.7.4 and 8.7.5 to Section 8.7.5 and 8.7.6, respectively.

10/19/06

8.13.5 — Relocatable Power Taps

Changed "power strips" to "power taps"; correction made to maximum total load for relocatable power taps;

01/27/06

8, Appendix R — Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories

New appendix.

03/31/06

8, Appendix S — Working Definitions for Approach Boundaries

New appendix.

03/31/06

8, Appendix T/Appendix T1 —Guidelines/Guidance on Instrumentation Crates and Bins

Appendix T added for guidelines. Appendix T1 added to provide guidelines for instrumentation crates and bins.

05/04/06

9 - Emergency Management

Section 9.11.1 added to provide procedure non-emergency incident reporting; other changes made to reflect changes in agency and group names, contact phone numbers, Web site URLs, references, and standards.

10/06/05

9 - Emergency Management

Section 9.14 added to describe Enhanced 9-1-1 Service at the Laboratory, and the necessity for all employees to request the Work Request Center to move telephones, make changes to office layouts, and change room numbers and signage.

12/13/05

10 - Construction Safety

Changed 10.6.1 to include spark-producing equipment.

10/04

11 – Environmental Protection

Chapter updated to accurately reflect what is currently being done for environmental protection.

09/19/05

11.3.9 - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Management

Section 11.3.9 added to describe the Lab's current policies for PCB management.

12 - Fire Prevention and Protection

Modified 12.11 to say that permits are required for any operation producing flames, sparks, or heat for tasks. Added to list of tasks affected by permit requirements are grinding, cutting, sawing, or other spark-producing operations.

10/04

15 – Occurrence Reporting

Chapter 15 updated to reflect latest revision of Occurrence Reporting and Processing System (ORPS, LBID-2488).

04/05

16 - Lasers

Addition of two new appendices: Appendix B. Suggested Alignment Procedures, which contains two templates to choose from for alignment procedures. Each template has provisions for almost any kind of laser there is,

Appendix C. Berkeley Lab Incident Reporting Policy (Class 3B and Class 4 Laser Users), which contains a statement of the LBNL procedures to be followed in case of a real or suspected laser exposure. This is expected to be included in the AHD exactly as is.

In addition, references to appendices in main chapter.

16 - Lasers

Appendix B rewritten.

16 - App. B

Updated to reflect current eyewear requirements.

16.10.3 – EH&S Laser Safety Officer

Updated to document and define the responsibilities of the Lab's laser safety officer.

17 - Ergonomics

Text changes throughout; substantive changes to 17.8, Responsible Parties' Responsibilities and 17.4.2, Common Cumulative Trauma Disorders, 17.12 reference additions; addition of Section 17.13, Resources.

11/04

17 - Ergonomics

Remove Zelma Richardson as contact person.

09/09/05

17, Section 17.6.1 — Ergonomic Resources at LBNL

Changed ergonomics display area location from Building 26 to Building 75B, Room 110B.

04/25/06

17, Section 17.13.1 — Loaner Ergonomic Chair Program

Changed ergonomics display area location from Building 26 to Building 75B, Room 110B.

04/25/06

17, Section 17.13.6 — Ergonomics Display Center

Changed ergonomics display area location from Building 26 to Building 75B, Room 110B, and updated hours open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM to 8 AM to 5 PM.

04/25/06

18 — Lockout/Tagout

Major chapter revision.

20 - Hazardous Waste Disposal

20.4 Minor Change. Third bullet. "radioactive" replaced
with "mixed," to read: "Removing all hazardous and mixed waste from the generator's site in a safe and timely manner."

06/04

20 - Hazardous Waste Disposal

Change of "medical waste (which includes biohazardous waste)" to "medical/ biohazardous" waste; medical/biohazardous waste explanation added under 20.2 (Scope) as requiring "biological inactivation before final disposal"; definition of biohazardous waste modified and expanded to include additional items (20.6); code citations for hazardous waste changed (20.6); definition of medical waste rewritten (20.6).

08/04

20 – Hazardous Waste Disposal

Updated to reflect current medical/biohazard waste disposal guidelines.

05/05

21 - Radiation Safety

21.10.12 Radioactive Sealed Source Procedures. Language added stating that sources generally licensed by the NRC, may require authorization by an SSA or a Generally Licensed Authorization.

02/04

21 - Radiation Safety

Rewrite of Chapter, addition of Appendices B and C

11/04

21 – Radiation Safety

Revision of 21.8.1 to reflect current inspection/service schedule for beam interlock systems and warning devices.

21 — Radiation Safety

Replaced references to Operational Health Physics (OHP) Group to Radiation Health Physics Group in Section 21.4.1, and to Radiation Protection Group (RPB) throughout Chapter 21.

09/20/06

21 — Radiation Safety

Changes made to content related to the Radiation Protection Group and the Technical Services Group, and the services they offer. Reference to the Operational Health Physics group in Section 21.6.4 changed to the Radiation Protection Group.

10/19/06

23 - Seismic Safety

Throughout - Facilities Department --> Facilities Division. Main changes include rewrite of 23.2.3 (Responsibiliities for Seismic Safety) Program Equipment and Shielding and addition to 23.2.5 Operational Seismic Safety

11/04

23.4.1 – Seismic Design Criteria for Program Facilities; 23.4.3 – Seismic Design Criteria for Concrete Shielding

Revision of general guidelines for lateral restraint of stationary objects modified.

11/28/05

24 — Environment, Health, and Safety Training

Major revision to chapter; appendices expanded.

12/11/06

25 — Shop Safety and Power Tools

New chapter.

12/11/06