Minutes of 10-29-2008 Art Gischia Motioned to Accept, Seconded by Kaylie Anthos, Motion Passed

UNIVERSITY SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes of 2/11/08

Members Present: Rachel Nye, Mike Bath, Kaylie Anthos, Esko Alasimi, Art Gischia, Kathy Richards, Kim Erickson, Jim Bradley, Bill Ombrello.

Minutes of 10-29-2008 – Art Gischia motioned to accept, seconded by Kaylie Anthos, motion passed.

Agenda – Mercury was added by Esko Alasimi. Art Gischia motioned to accept, seconded by Kathy Richards, motion passed.

Loss Control – Jim Bradley reported the loss control committee was approved for additional funding so they are able to consider requests submitted. Esko questioned if a funding request for lifts would be acceptable and Jim suggested he put the request in.

Occupational Safety Committee – No report, they are meeting next week.

Safety Problems and Concerns – The new floor in the marketplace seems to be minimizing incidents. It was stated there is a small hole by the loading dock – marketplace.

Lift training to be held around campus so employees can change light bulbs, etc as needed. There are a couple areas where we cannot get up in the area to change a bulb.

Ergonomics – Michigan is one of two states proposing to have a standard. President Obama is working on a federally mandated standard. Mike Bath will forward information on this to members.

Building Inspections – Have been regularly responding to safety issues as they arise and are sending regular safety reminders such as not storing items improperly in mechanical and electrical rooms. There were a couple of pull stations blocked that have now been fixed.

Mercury – Discussion on the spill kits and having them available for the electricians and those needing them. There was discussion about where to store fluorescent lights waiting for disposal. Art Gischia stated there are drums in the back that can be used. Staff needs to be reminded to take the proper disposal for recycling bulbs more seriously as some end up in the dumpster. Talked about purchasing containers for each building for disposal and e-mailing employees with this information. This topic will remain on the agenda. Kaylie asked that Brandon Sager be kept informed on this as well.

There was discussion about ice build-up on the links and the danger when it was falling recently. Grounds staff were trying to remove it for the safety issue.

Meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Prepared by Niki Norman

Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2 p.m., Room 131 Services Building