BUREAU OF LABORATORY SERVICES SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE 7/17/2002 MEETING

In attendance:  Bob Eppinger; Brian Serbin; Cindy Rettig; Gloria Pullins; Xavier Moozhikkattu; Philip Bobb-Semple, Bob Drumwright; Ann Harvey; Phillip Godorov; Jim Coyle; Sandy Gray; Bill Riscioli; Jack Gallagher; Adam Eyring

Old Business

1.        The minutes of the 6/5/2002 meeting were accepted as written.
2.        Jim Coyle reported the next purchases for the remaining Security System equipment was sent to the CRC committee and sees no problem with it going through. The mystery employee has not turned up since the number was deactivated.
3.        Cindy R. reported the Laboratory Safety Audits have not all come in on time. Cindy will get a list of those delinquents for a couple months previous. Mike Intenzo and Adam Eyring will review the content of the audits. A new committee of  Brian S., Xavier M., Bob E., and Cindy R., will review and revise these audits.
4.        Bob E. has not printed any PPE signs.
5.        Xavier M. reported the blood drives are going very well and the next one will be in September.
6.        Testing of the safety showers will continue to take place on a monthly frequency. Bob D. stated that ANSI recommends a weekly testing however there are no regulations.
7.        Bob E  reported the Fire Dept. Inspection Follow-up is still ongoing. He will check with individual supervisors on their corrective actions by the end of the summer or as each HVAC section is completed.
8.        Xavier M. reported that all but one of the new employees has had a safety orientation and he has the last one scheduled for today.  The last class for CPR-AED-First Aid is scheduled for July 18th with at least 27 employees taking the training. The fire extinguisher training class is not scheduled yet because there is no contract in place. Bob D. requested that Xavier M.  scheduled the class with Harold Richardson.
9.        Xavier M. reported Joe W. has not gotten back to him about testing the Emergency Lights. Bob D. has contacted Joe W. to get the regulations concerning the CLF building in hopes that more emergency lighting can be installed. Xavier M. will purchase the rechargeable flashlights for the windowless areas of the CLF as soon as the new Fisher contract is in place. The sound level on the fire tower exit doors still need to be lowered.
10.        Brian S. reported that the annual hood validation has not been scheduled yet. He will have to coordinate the project with the schedule of Bryant O.
11.        Bob E reported the fire drill, held June 20 th, went very well. The time of evacuation was about 1min. & 20 sec., and there were no stragglers. The units need to stay together so the supervisor can account for each employee. The next one will be in Sept. or Oct.
12.        The ERT had a meeting on June 19th. The membership has changed since the last meeting and the bulletin board will be updated. The 11 members reviewed positions and assignments, with more regular training and lab walk thru's planned for the future.  
13.        Sandy G. reported the PA speaker and first aid kit problem in the CRU unit has been resolved.
14.        Xavier M. reported the baseline program has been delayed due to the FY changeover. It will restart on 7/19 and continue as a year round program with 51 employees participating.  Any  x-ray bills sent to employees from the baseline program should be forwarded to Bob D. of the safety office.
15.        The key for the safety supply closet has not been changed yet. Gloria will put in a work order.

New Business

1.        Bob D. stated that the RTK training would be scheduled at the end of July. Someone from the safety office will be out to do the training. All employees are eligible to have the training. Xavier M. will coordinate scheduling the CLF employees.
2.        Jack G. stated the grievance against management over the unsafe job site is not going to happen at this time. Dogs loose in the field confront the custodians as they clean it causing unsafe working conditions. Action recommended by the union is for the custodians to not work out there until the problem is corrected. Gloria P. stated, gates will be installed and the field would be closed off while it is being cleaned. The Health and Police departments are suppose to enforce the laws against loose dogs. The possibility of a job action might help get some response from them.
3.        Adam E. stated his concern that Capri pants should be prohibited in the lab because the lower part of the leg is exposed. The safety office considered the issue and decided they were OK though.
4.        Bob E. stated the Wellness and Yoga classes are still meeting even thought the contracts for the instructors have not been renewed. Bob D. stated that Harold Richardson in the Safety Office is handling the contracts and Brian S. will call him about their progress.
5.        Brian S. stated that the safety shower/eyewash in room 158 would be modified to allow better access to testing. Also, the information on the mixing valve will be produced.
6.        Brian S. also noted that the loading dock doors have been open unattended more now with the HVAC rebuild in progress. Gloria P. will pass on the need for better security to the contractors and Bob E. will mention this to Geoff Brock.
7.        Brian S. mentioned the summary provided by the Health Fair provider detailing some of the interesting facts and findings of those participating in the fair. (Only 13% of the participants overdrink and smoke.)  The emphasis is to encourage employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle, increasing longevity to about 6 1/2 years.
8.        Xavier M. requested the safety committee meeting start at 9:30 am, which was adopted by the entire committee.
9.        Mike Intenzo produced a nice Laboratory Clothing Guide, which will be is posted in Conference Room "A".



NEXT MEETING    8/28/2002,   9:30 am @ BLS in Conference Room "A"

J. Brian Serbin
1500 East Hunting Park Ave.
Philadelphia,  PA 19124-4941
brian.serbin@phila.gov
Tel:  1-215-685-1434
Fax: 1-215-743-5594