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 The
ADA Compliance Program |
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The ADA Compliance Program is administered
through the University ADA Accessibility Committee. Projects are initiated
from within the university community and are then brought to the committee
for approval. Projects must be related to building improvements
specifically designed for faculty, staff and student accessibility needs
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Access to buildings and primary function areas
of buildings
• Access to restrooms and interior path of travel
• Signage, phones, water fountain improvements
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Projects, which
are currently underway, total $605,673.00
 ADA
Program Criteria
Reporting
ADA Deficiencies
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The
Classroom Maintenance Program |
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A total of
$1,281,186 has been committed to classroom upgrades to include a variety
of classroom related equipment such as tablet armchairs, auditorium fixed
seating, general furniture, whiteboards, window treatments, carpeting,
lighting, computerization, asbestos removal, and classroom sound proofing.
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The
Grounds Beautification Program |
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We are currently in the 4th year of a six-year
master plan for Grounds Beautification on the New Brunswick Campuses.
Funds amounting to $300,000 continue to be expended annually throughout
the six-year program for projects specifically designed for aesthetic
exterior upgrades and enhancements. Work has included shrubbery and plant
material replacement, new landscaped designs, planters, new flowerbeds,
sidewalk replacement, installation of retaining walls, new fencing, and
installation of pavers.
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The
Life Safety Program |
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Facilities
Operations & Services successfully received funding for many projects
deemed Life Safety in nature. These projects are selected by the Life,
Health and Safety Committee. Funding comes from a variety of sources
including the requesting department or administrative unit. In fiscal year
2003 /2004, $130,132. was committed to Life Safety projects.
Life
Safety Program Criteria
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The
Paving Program |
The New Brunswick campuses are connected by 31
miles of university owned roadways. These roadways are maintained through
our Paving Program, which assesses condition and provides recommended
remediation. Remediation may include paving, repair, or line striping.
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The
Recycling Program |
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Facilities continues
to have one of the most successful recycling programs in the nation. Last
year we recycled about 20,000 tons of our solid waste, including paper
products, aluminum and steel cans, glass bottles, scrap metal and concrete
and asphalt construction debris. To find out more about our program,
please link
Rutgers Recycles! To enter your recycling data, please link
onto the
Recycling Data Sheet.
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Rutgers
Recycles! |
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A
Letter to the University Community
The
2006 Guide to Recycling at Rutgers, The State University
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Recycling
Data Sheet |
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This form allows you to record your recycling
data. We tabulate this information and forward to the State’s reporting
agency.
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The
Regulatory & Training Programs |
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Inherent with Facilities operations, are
compliant mandates set by Federal and State regulatory agencies. FMS has
developed programs to address all required mandates. A few program
highlights have been listed below:
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• Rutgers University is the first in the
nation to perform voluntary EPA audits. The EPA’s self-audit policy and
program has enabled the University Facilities Personnel and/or REHS to
conduct inspections and correct found deficiencies.
• FMS is a participant in the DEP Emissions Program, which bears the
responsibility of producing the Annual Emissions Statement. This Statement
documents fuel usage and emissions for over 1,000 pieces of fuel burning
equipment at the University to determine the University’s overall
emissions for several different pollutants.
• The Fluorescent Light Tube and Light Ballast's Disposal Program was
instituted in 2000 and continues to provide for the successful disposition
of fluorescent light tubes generated campuswide. To date, Rutgers has
recycled 21.5 tons of Fluorescent Light Tubes and Light Ballast's.
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Facilities continues to provide specific
training to employees pertaining to the following regulatory instituted
programs: |
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• The 2001 NJ Worker and Community Right to
Know Law
• Training programs for the following:
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Bloodborne
Pathogens Training |
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RCRA
Training |
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Hazardous
Chemical Waste Training |
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Spill
Prevention Contol & Containment Training |
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Asbestos
Awareness Training |
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Suspicious
Hazardous Material Training
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The
Reinvestment & Renewal Program |
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In cooperation with Student Center and
Recreation Center Administrations, Facilities has long supported the
Reinvestment & Renewal (R & R) Program through the coordination of a
multitude of R & R projects. This year, FOS has committed $1,783,250.00
for R & R projects.
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The
Vehicle Replacement Program |
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Inherent with Facilities building and grounds
operations are the use vehicles and heavy equipment required for specific
tasks. Facilities Operations & Services includes over 700 staff members,
many of whom perform their duties with university owned vehicles. These
vehicles are routinely maintained on an annual basis. However, in some
cases when vehicles can no longer support repair, they are replaced
through the Vehicle Replacement Program. As we continually examine our
delivery service methods, we reassess our equipment needs. In the Spring
of 2003, FMS on Busch/Livingston introduced “Landscaper” type trailers,
for our lawn mowing crews. These trailers are now part of the heavy
equipment inventory and have greatly improved the mowing operations on the
Busch/Livingston Campuses. |
