FILE: EBBF
BUILDING AND GROUNDS SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Safety inspections are one of the primary means of locating accident causes. They determine the safeguards necessary to remove hazards from the workplace. As such, inspections are valuable in controlling accidents and bringing school operations up to acceptable standards, resulting in a safer work environment.
Physical premises safety inspections shall be done by the department supervisor, principal, or designated person appointed by the principal on a semi-annual basis. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall conduct inspections annually or as deemed necessary. Their primary function is to observe and correct unsafe acts and conditions. The principal of the school shall sign for approval on all inspections before the form is sent to the Superintendent or designee.
Premises inspection shall be made utilizing the Caddo Parish School Board inspection checklist with corrective action taken as indicated. Other inspections shall 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.
Approved: July 28, 2015
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ยงยง17:81, 40:1578.6
Board minutes, 7-28-15
Caddo Parish School Board