BUREAU OF LABORATORY SERVICES SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE 12/5/2001 MEETING

In attendance: Jack Gallagher; Bob Eppinger; Geoff Brock; Brian Serbin; Cindy Rettig;
Xavier Moozhikkattu; Adam Eyring; Mike Intenzo; Jim D'Agostino; Lillian Smith;
Kathy Black; Maureen Jaroszewski

Old Business

1. The minutes of the 10/24/2001 meeting were accepted as written. Kathy Black had a question concerning the New Business #2. Geoff Brock explained the stained ceiling tiles are replaced by building maintenance and at that time when possible some of the various causes for the leaks are solved.
2. There is no new information on the GFI, Bob E. assured the committee that he would have something new to report at the next meeting.
3. There are two wellness and two yoga classes that meet each week at the CLF. Bob E. reported the average size is 8-9 people per class.
4. Geoff B. updated the committee on the Security System upgrade. A payment to ADT has been authorized for the installation of an interface between the fire alarm system and the door system. He stated a camera, door buzzer and intercom still needs to be installed because there is no direct line of sight from the door to the reception area. He will check with Jim Coyle on the progress of the purchase of these items when he gets back. Comments were made from around the table on the delays in access to the sampling points at PWD field locations. Because there is no universal PWD swipe card system the number of swipe cards a sample driver must carry is growing as well. Maureen J. stated the different systems slow down access especially when a security guard or operator has to open a gate. Geoff B. suggested the plant managers should be contacted on their long-range plans for access and security.
5. Geoff B. has talked to the SPCA about the ongoing dog problem and has forwarded the phone number to Maureen J. in CRU. She stated the number is posted in the lab and the staff is encouraged to call. One particular dog has been aggressive toward Orin Luckey and Geoff B. suggested the custodial staff relay any information to Maureen J. or the CRU staff so the SPCA can be called to come out.
6. Bob E. reported there is no new information on the PPE signage. He plans to make contact with the person at SE that makes the signs.
7. The earliest tentative blood donation possible is Feb 8. Xavier M. reported if scheduled the flyers would be sent one month before the drive.
8. Brian S. reported the outdoor bench requests for quote have been sent out and more information will be available the next meeting.

New Business

1. The duties that John Y. did here at BLS are to be reassigned to other members of the safety committee. The possibility exists that John Y. will not be back at BLS to reassume as safety officer. Goeff B. has asked for a task evaluation and a man-hour review of the safety related duties that will be reassigned. Some of the support will be assigned to the administrative section, like filing and record keeping, while others with professional level skills will be asked to step in concerning matters of technical significance.
2. Kathy B. reported the Red Cross had a meeting concerning the training of available for the AED units. Harold Richardson does exist and can be found at PWD Safety and is available to schedule Red Cross training for BLS personnel. Another IOD quarterly meeting is scheduled in a couple of weeks. Kathy also commended the Department for the consumer information bulletin that is distributed with the water bills.
3. While visiting the Baxter WTP, Mike I. noticed the lack of elevator service to the second floor. Since he was carrying packages to the second floor he could not hold onto the handrail. Geoff B. offered to call Kate Guest at Baxter to check into this. Mike I. also noted the use of an ATV in the field by a presumed local individual. If it occurs again Geoff B. suggested that it be reported to the Police.
4. Maureen J. questioned the use of the parking lot by the HVAC contractors. There is limited space already in the lot and when there they would occupy needed parking space for the construction trailer and supplies. Geoff said there was going to be some inconvenience. The trailer would be located on the grass close to the power pole and possibly one or two parking spots would be lost. He estimates this inconvenience could last for six months.
5. Maureen J. reported that John Y. was going to review with her the relevant MSDS sheets for chemicals found in CRU. Several committee members confirmed that the chemicals found in CRU are common use chemicals and all the MSDS's should already be available.
6. Bob E. asked Jim D'A about the status of the CSE program. Jim D'A. has received comments on the draft program, which has slowed progress on completion.
7. Bob E. reported that he had used Lotus Notes Scheduler to schedule the 12/5 safety meeting. Out of 12 invitees only 5 replied. He will use the same method again for the next meeting.

NEXT MEETING 1/16/2002, 9:00 am @ BLS in Conference Room "A"