Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

Purpose: Bi-weekly meeting of the ENE safety committee

Date: April 8th, 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

-               UAV Situation

o   Information was shared regarding a Facebook posting concerning universities that participate in UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) research. 

o   The current safety and security protocols were reviewed.

o   The committee agreed that increased vigilance (“See something; say something) towards unfamiliar faces would be the best deterrent.

o   The activity log for the card readers will be checked daily for unusual patterns or rejected entry.

-               QPR Training

o    Three members of the safety committee have completed QPR Suicide Prevention Training.  It is recommended training for the entire ENE Department.

2. Review of College of Engineering Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

-               April’s meeting agenda included “Self-Reliance and Handling the Aftermath” and a discussion with Chief Cox on increased security.

3. Review of Open Safety Items List

-               The WANG walk through with the PUPD has been completed and results will be communicated at the next ENE Safety Committee Meeting.

-               Better communication of the proper storage of skateboards in B098/B061 was discussed.

4. Review of Near Miss Log

-               No new Near Miss Items

5. New Items

-               David Evenhouse has been nominated as the ENE GSA President.  If elected, he will be unable to continue to serve on the Safety Committee.  We are grateful to David for his active participation on the committee and wish him well with his new responsibilities.