RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –
A team of inspectors will canvass Randolph June 1-5 for the 2009 Internal Environmental Safety Occupational and Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program audit.
During the week, the team will visit industrial shops and administrative offices to determine compliance with federal, state, local, and Air Force environmental laws, regulations and safety.
The annual assessment helps the Air Force improve environmental management, safety and occupational health world-wide and identifies concerns specific to the base.
Don White, Natural Resources Element chief, encourages base personnel to check out their work areas, in the week ahead, to ensure observance of environment and safety regulations.
"We know the base has a wonderful environment in which to live and work and the ESOHCAMP assessment will help us ensure the base remains the 'Showplace of the Air Force,'" he said.
Mr. White urges everyone to take some time to review environmental, occupational health and safety compliance in the workplace.
"Find any areas in your shops or buildings where people 'rat hole' items such as cleaners, waxes, or half-full paint cans from a self-help project," he said. "Ensure all chemical containers have a label and proper documentation."
All chemicals or hazardous materials must have an approved Air Force Form 3952, Chemical Hazardous Material Request Authorization, and must be stored in a clean and closed container.
While evaluating worksites, personnel should not dispose of chemicals or hazardous materials without consulting base guidance.
"Please do not throw hazardous materials or waste in the trash, it is against the law," said Mr. White.
Base personnel can call Erik Christians at the Hazardous Waste Disposal Center, Building 37, at 652-5666 to help with proper disposal of any hazardous material or chemical.
The Hazardous Materials, HAZMAT, office at 652-3079, can help with any concerns about whether an item is hazardous or how to label it.
Mr. White also asks personnel to take a good look at their offices and equipment to ensure safety concerns from previous inspections have been identified and corrected.
"It is vital that Randolph has the safest and cleanest environment for the people who live and work here," he said. "We ask for your help in meeting those high standards."