Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

Purpose: Bi-weekly meeting of the ENE safety committee

Date: September 12, 2014 at 10:00am

Invited:

  • J. Huddleston
  • P. La Petina
  • M. Ohland
  • K. Rodgers
  • J. Whitford
  • R. Womack

Attended:

  • J. Huddleston
  • P. La Petina
  • M. Ohland
  • K. Rodgers
  • J. Whitford

1. New Business

  • Added an ENE graduate student to the committee
    •  Kelsey Rodgers will serve on the committee until a permanent member is determined
  • OSHA building audits will be occurring soon
    • POTR audit will occur on or after Monday, September 22nd
    • ARMS audit will occur on or after Wednesday, September 24th
    • All parts of the buildings may be included, such as labs, offices, hallways, common spaces, etc.
    • All ENE employees should perform a quick self-audit of their workspace using the office safety self-audit checklist
    • ENE lab spaces will be audited by the committee and ready for the OSHA inspection
  • Wang Hall BEP has been published and distributed to ENE employees in that facility
  • Workplace violence training will be scheduled for later this academic year

2. Review of Open Safety Items List

  • No updates to report.   

3. Review of Near Miss Log

  • Discussed slip hazards near ARMS entrances during rainstorms. RPM will be notified of concerns.   

Next Meeting: Friday, September 26th at 10:00am in ARMS B098