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Findings and Recommendations
5 findings
FAF concurs that the Crime Lab staff acted quickly to protect their staff and the public entering the facility.
No recommendations for this finding
FAF concurs the bacteria can be controlled within acceptable levels. In fact, a recent set of tests after the installation of the chlorination system show the bacterium is within acceptable levels according standards used by CDC and OSHA. Board of Supervisors: Mike Wasserman, Cindy Chavez, Dave Cortese, Ken Yeager, S. Joseph Simitian County Executive: Jeffrey V. Smith AUG 2 5 2015 77998
Related Recommendations (2)
FAF concurs with the recommendation to continue the use of the installed chlorine injection system.
FAF suggests the recommendation be modified to indicate that it is critical that both the Crime Lab and FAF perform their respective responsibilities as specified in the Permit and as documented within the HACCP to ensure the bacteria remain within acceptable levels. The Crime Lab is responsible for operational maintenance such as periodic flushing of fixtures, especially those that are used less frequently. FAF is responsible for preventive maintenance of, testing of, and repair to the various building systems, e.g. mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, elevators, fire-life safety systems, weather envelope, doors and window systems, interior finishes, the more recently installed chlorination system, etc. FAF has been and will continue to maintain the schedule of testing for the chlorination system.
This finding conflicts somewhat with Finding 1, but some staff and contractors must have reported not seeing the warning signs posted by the Crime Lab staff. Immediately after legionella was discovered at the Crime Lab, the situation was discussed with FAF staff as part of the biweekly safety meetings, and FAF has routinely requested contractors working at the Crime Lab to brief their front-line staff.
Related Recommendations (1)
FAF concurs the Crime Lab should continue to place warning signs on all appropriate locations including all sinks, showers, fountains, etc. FAF has added legionella to its safety meeting agenda where other biohazards such as MRSA, blood-borne pathogens, and other disease vectors are discussed, and will continue the practice of requiring contractors who are performing work at the Crime Lab to brief their front-line staff. FAF also plans to update staff when the situation at the Crime Lab changes.
FAF concurs. Safety communication needs to be clear to all who may enter a facility.
Related Recommendations (1)
FAF concurs. Appropriate signage should be in place until conditions change.
FAF defers to the Crime Lab staff regarding the placement of warning signage.
Related Recommendations (1)
FAF concurs. Warning signs should be placed at all appropriate locations. 2 of 2
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