5122-26-12 Physical plant and safety.

(A) Each agency shall meet all applicable federal, state and local requirements for health, safety and accessibility including Section 504 of the “Rehabilitation Act of 1973” (20 U.S.C. section 795 et seq.).

(B) An administrative staff member shall be designated as safety officer and shall be given responsibility and authority for seeing that the agency is in compliance with this rule.

(C) Each agency shall develop policies and procedures regarding physical plant and safety, including, but not limited to:

(1) Fire safety procedures, including:

(a) Fire drill and evacuation procedures, including the evaluation of effectiveness;

(b) Fire drills to be held at least quarterly;

(c) Annual fire inspection by a certified fire authority, or where there is none available, by the division of the state fire marshal of the department of commerce;

(d) All fire exit doors to be unlocked and clearly marked unless a variance has been granted by a certified authority of the division of state fire marshal of the department of commerce; and

(e) Fire extinguishers to be inspected annually, and recharged or replaced as appropriate.

(2) Hazardous materials procedures, including:

(a) Handling and disposal of hazardous materials according to any applicable federal, state or local laws and regulations;

(b) Infectious waste disposal and standards for universal precautions according to consultation with specifications of the occupational health and safety administration in “CPL” 2 to 2.44B, and the Ohio department of health; and

(c) Safety measures for hazardous areas of the facility.

(3) General safety procedures, including:

(a) Electrical equipment use and regular inspection procedures;

(b) Safety orientation and education programs;

(c) Monthly safety monitoring activities;

(d) External disaster evacuation procedures;

(e) Elevator permits and current license permits, such as boiler or food services, to be maintained;

(f) Storage areas, basements, attics and stairwells to remain uncluttered; and

(4) A reporting system that includes documentation to agency administration of all accidents, injuries, and safety hazards.

HISTORY: Replaces rule 5122-26-12; Eff 5-10-79; 1-1-91; 10-1-93

Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03

Rule authorized by: RC 5119.01(G), 5119.01(I), 5119.61(M)

119.032 REVIEW DATE: 9-17-01; 9-16-06