Willamette University Safety Committee Minutes

Willamette University Safety Committee Minutes Thursday, April 20, 2017 Harrison Conference Room Keep until 04/20/2018 Members & Guests Present Jim Ames, Facilities, x4237 SaVanna Kraal, Bishop Wellness, x6972 Leslie Coop, Olin Science, x6734 Rob Passage, Co-Facilitator, Athletics, x6420 Rich Dennis, Facilitator, Campus Safety, x6907 Toru Tanabe, TIUA, x3317 Casey Feskens, WITS, x6950 Ellis Webster, Portland AGSM, 503-808-9901 Selicity Icefire, Hatfield Library x6866

Members Absent Jim Andersen, Grounds, x6143 Katie Lahey, Human Resources, x 6210 Karen Arthur, AGSM, x6850 Michelle Noland, Law school, x4004 Stephen Boyd, Facilities, x6795 Tony Perez, Facilities, x 6802 April DeSantis, Admission CLA, x5335 Kelly Rose Oster, HR, x6772 Andries Fourie, Studio Art, x6258 Lonnie Swihart, Facilities, x6135 Katherine Gipson-McLean Collin Troesken, ASWU Representative

Minutes from March 16th meeting were reviewed and approved. Old Business 1. Crosswalk at Ferry & Winter – The inquiry is progressing and has been presented to the City of Salem. 2. ADA Parking space on Mill St. by crosswalk – This space will be eliminated this summer to give pedestrians & automobiles a clearer view. New Business 1. Noise Pollution reduction idea submitted: A request from a staff member was received regarding continuous noise from landscaping equipment. The request advocates for limiting power equipment use (lawn mowers, blowers, etc.) in a way that leaves one or two days a week “noise” free in an effort to reduce noise pollution on campus for bystanders and the Grounds crew. This is not a request to reduce overall use. The staff member shared articles based on studies showing that noise can cause stress and other health issues. Also, that intermittent exposure to noise is considered to be less damaging than continuous exposure. The Committee will forward this idea to the Grounds department for consideration.

Accident/Injury Report An employee was carrying a TV and they cut and smashed their hand on the doorway when another person moved the door.

Willamette University community members are welcome to attend any meeting as a guest and are encouraged to contact any Safety Committee member with concerns and/or questions. Future Meetings: 3rd Thursday of each month, 10:00 a.m., Harrison Conference Room Next meeting: May 18, 2017 June 22, 2017 July 20, 2017 August 17, 2017 September 21, 2017 October 19, 2017 November 16, 2017 December 21, 2017

Meeting ended at 10:15 a.m.