Near Miss Accident Reporting Updates

	Occupational Safety and Fire Prevention

Location	Reported Item	Date Reported	Date Resolved	Resolution
Harborside Dr. near lot C	Construction vehicle appeared oblivious to pedestrians at traffic light	1/6/05	1/10/05	Construction vehicle owner was found and counseled concerning this occurrence.
Harborside Dr.	Traffic drives quickly causing problems for pedestrians trying to cross	1/7/05	1/13/05	Harborside Dr. and the stoplights are under the purview of the City of Galveston and TxDOT. UTMB is aware of the problem and has suggested more lights on the road, but has been told it's currently not a priority for TxDOT.
John Sealy Hospital Front Circle	During peak traffic hours, several near miss accidents between drivers leaving the garage and others dropping patients off. Also, children have been allowed to play in revolving door.	5/31/05	7/5/05	Campus police was advised of the report
U-lot on The Strand	Drivers are ignoring the cones and Stop sign near the Trolley rail	5/31/05	6/1/05	FOAM reported that the trolley is a City of Galveston project and they are waiting on a part for that location. The cones will be removed once the part is installed.
Children's Hospital hallway near John Sealy Hospital	When it rains, water comes into the main Pediatrics entry near the area covered by plastic sheeting.	5/31/05	6/10/05	FOAM was notified of the report and will look into the situation during future rains.
Rebecca Sealy Hospital entrance near Administration Parking Garage	Suggestion that a yellow crosswalk needs to be added with signage for those crossing from Rebecca Sealy into the Parking Garage.	5/31/05	6/1/05	FOAM is working with the City of Galveston on deciding if a crosswalk at that point would be appropriate (the City has control of Market St.)
MRB 2.106	Report of leaking sink causing slippery floor conditions	10/05/05	1/5/05	Maintenance has confirmed the problem has been taken care of.
Children's Hospital exterior near new front circle	Trip hazard caused by metal flower bed border strip	11/22/05	1/05/06	Due to other conditions, the strip can not be removed. However, large plants will be placed there to help direct pedestrians onto the nearby walkway.

Occupational Safety and Fire Prevention