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SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Safety inspections are one of the primary means of locating accident causes.  They determine if done correctly, the safeguards necessary to remove hazards from the workplace.  As such, inspections are valuable in controlling accidents.

Inspections are not conducted to find out what is wrong, but conducted to be helpful and bring the operations up to acceptable standards resulting in a safer work environment.

Physical premises safety inspections must be done by the department supervisor, principal, or designated person(s) appointed by the principal periodically.  An organized safety audit of each school or facility shall be conducted at least three (3) times per semester, with all discrepancies noted, in accordance with the Board's Risk Management Plan.   Audit teams shall be appointed at each school, which shall be responsible for conducting safety audits.  The principal of the school will sign for approval on all inspections before the form is sent to the Office of Risk Management.

All schools and facilities shall be inspected periodically by safety inspectors from governmental agencies and the Board's insurance carriers.  The original premises inspection must be made utilizing the Safety Inspection Checklist with corrective action taken as indicated. Other inspections must be conducted in target areas, i.e., high frequency areas, areas subject to heavy public exposure, etc.  Suggested items inspected should include: housekeep­ing, fire protection, security, hand tools, lift equipment, machine guarding, etc.

East Baton Rouge Parish School Board