Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

Purpose: Bi-weekly meeting of the ENE safety committee

Date: February 26th, 2016 at 1:30pm

Invited:

D. Evenhouse

J. Folkerts

J. Huddleston

M. Ohland

J. Whitford

R. Womack

 

Attended:

D. Evenhouse

J. Folkerts

J. Huddleston

M. Ohland

J. Whitford

R. Womack

 

1. New Business

-               March 25, 2016 Staff Meeting

o   Suggestions were taken for potential topics for the safety presentation at the staff meeting.  Suggestions included: emergency preparedness, tornado safety, suicide awareness training and door safety.

2. Old Business

-               Stairwells

o   Phil Qualio has solicited quotes from our sign vendor for the “Keep Out” signs to be put under the stairwells.

o   Accommodation for students needing a quiet space was discussed.  Ideas will be solicited in the ENGR 132 curator meeting.

o   A meeting will be held with the building deputy to discuss stairwell cleanliness.

-               WANG

o   An ABC fire extinguisher will be ordered for Dr. Hynes laboratory.  The safety training requirements will be communicated to Dr. Hynes.  Possible independent study option for David.

o   Jeff Huddleston will investigate the ventilation needs for the printers and lasers in Dr. Hynes lab.

2. Review of College of Engineering Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

-               No meeting since last ENE Safety Committee meeting.

3. Review of Open Safety Items List

4. Review of Open Near Miss Items

-               No open near miss items

5. New Open Near Miss Items

-               No new near miss items

Next Meeting: Friday, March 11th at 1:30pm in the Innovation Studio