In attendance: Bob Eppinger; Brian Serbin; Cindy Rettig; Gloria Pullins; Mike Intenzo; Rich Riddell
Xavier Moozhikkattu; Jack Gallagher; Adam Eyring; Rich Maggetti; Jim Coyle;
Art Wilson; Anne Harvey, Bob Drumwright

Old Business

1. The minutes of the 12/4/2002 meeting were accepted as written.
2. Jim C. reported on some new information about the security system upgrade. There is an intercom/camera system now installed at the east cafeteria entrance. This door will always be locked and entry will be through use of the key-bob device or when the receptionist buzzes in visitors. It is working so well that there will be one at the back door. This will relieve CRU of a major distraction. Jack G. will also receive a key-bob.
3. Bob. E stated that he has the PPE signs, a work order to install them will be placed.
4. Xavier M. stated the next blood drive will be in April or May. Bob D explained the blood donation leave time; "it starts at the time of donation and is a maximum of 4 hours. It is only for recovery and not a reward for donating." Bob D will talk to Lorin Fields about a clear uniform policy.
5. Bob E. stated that his follow-up of the fire dept inspection would begin now that the major HVAC work is complete. There is one major problem that remains at the bottom of the east fire tower, items that have been left stored there need to be removed.
6. Bob D announced the safety training courses are, SCBA and Respirator by Ken Bradely, Fire Extinguisher by an outside contractor, (contact Harold Richardson for scheduling), ERT will be developed in-house. The PWD Safety unit will receive official training then come on site to pass on the training. Bob E. asked if the BLS ERT members could go for this official ERT training but was denied. Risk management has approved the CSE program. The next step is to get signatures by the upper management of PWD. Until the program is completely signed-off the training will not start. Bob E. stated that employees from BLS that will sample in the field this spring could benefit from the CSE training. Bob E. asked if he could order respirators, and was given the OK by Bob D. When they come in then Ken Bradley will come up here and fit test them. RTK training is complete except for a few employees that have not been trained. Bob D. will send Bob E. the list of those trained from BLS so that he can let Bob D. know who else needs training. Should there be 8-10 people then Bob D. will come out here again.
7. Brian S. reported that the procedure for emergency light testing in the CLF is still not very well understood. Xavier M. was supposedly trained by John McDade but even he did not know which lights would stay on if all the power were out from both lines. He recommended Xavier examine the blueprints to determine which lights have battery backup. If this were not definitive he would cut the power to the building and would do a walk-around to see which lights stayed on. Brian S. looked over the specification and operation manual for the CLF and found only the emergency light exit signs and fire alarm panel has back-up batteries. Jim C. also stated the ADT system has a battery. Brian S stated that there were test buttons on all of the emergency light fixtures to allow for testing. This testing has not been performed at regular intervals. Jim C. stated that Bob Brown at 29th street would be the one to contact for more information. Brian S also reported that the order for the emergency flashlights has been submitted to Geoff Brock. There was a recommendation sent to Geoff Brock to purchase 32 rechargeable flashlights to be placed around the building for emergency and utility purposes. Brian S. will ask Geoff about this request.
8. The annual hood validation will be performed when Xavier M. purchases the new anemometer. The CRC approval has been granted and Xavier will submit the requisition.
9. Bob E. reported that there have been no ERT meetings since John Y. has left. Bob E. has asked the Safety Office to allow him to return to help with some unfinished ERT issues. Bob E asked Bob D. for OSHA regulation summaries for which he will check.
10. Xavier reported that baseline medical monitoring has nothing going on yet. Ken Bradley will get some information to Xavier when it is ready.
11. Cindy R. reported that the monthly safety checklists are coming in and everyone is using the revised lists except for the wastewater labs. Official thanks from Bob E. to Mike I. for the revisions. Adam E. presented the findings of the review that he did of the safety audit checklists. See at end the, Reviewers Notes 020503-revised safety inspection notes. The watershed lab seems to have been omitted from receiving a checklist. Fire extinguishes are to be checked as pass/fail, inspection date of testing company, invert the extinguisher and sign and date these activities on the back of the tag. The task of completing the checklists needs to be rotated among the personnel of the lab
12. Fire extinguisher servicing is complete for the year 2002 all extinguishers are returned but not all are with in specifications. Report any extinguishers that are not properly charged to Bob E., Brian S., or Xavier M. for a replacement.
13. Bob E. reported that the safety manual review committee has for 2 months now reviewed nearly the entire manual. Geoff Brock the Safety Committee, the unions and Bob D. at PWD Safety will receive a copy of the revisions.
14. Seminars offered through the Safety office will be scheduled through Lorainne Jann.
    

New Business

1. Brian S. reported there are two new items in the safety storeroom, instant hot packs and cotton glove liners. There are ceiling tiles that are broken at some of the safety showers. Gloria will put in a work order for the repairs.
2. The health seminar that was held here last month was very beneficial. It should be held here again in several months since some of the employees that could not attend were involved in a PA State audit.
3. Xavier M. suggested that the chairmanship of the Safety Committee be opened up and offered to other individuals. Bob E. agreed and possibly in June the committee should attempt to select another one.

NEXT MEETING 4/2/2003, 9:30 am @ BLS in Conference Room "A"

Adam Eyring

Reviewers' Notes for 7/02-12/02 Safety Inspection Checklists

1. Checklist submission rates in the last half of 2002 about the same as in the first half.
   Inorganics, MEL, NEWPCPL, and SWWPCPL turned them all in.
   Most checklists missing for Organics, Sampling, and CRU.
2. Some fire extinguishers are being "inspected" by the person filling in the checklist when that person should read the date on the tag and invert the extinguisher – and leave the inspection to a professional.
3. Inorganics only section to be using a checklist for First Aid kit supplies.
4. Despite the recommendations of 8/28/02, some labs (notably Custodial, ABL, SEWPCPL, NEWPCPL, Inorganics) are not rotating inspectors.

Section-Specific Concerns That Persist For Several Months
ABL
No rotation of inspector.
Dates missing for eyewash/safety shower test and fire extinguisher inspection.
Drench hose tags missing for three sinks.

CRU
Most checklists missing.
No dates given for eyewash/safety shower test, hood, and fire extinguisher inspection.
Some checklist items ignored.

Custodial
No dates given for fire extinguisher inspection.

Inorganics
No rotation of inspector.
Inspector's name sometimes barely recognizable.
Work order for GFI installation never fulfilled for many months.
Fire extinguishers appear to lack inspection from professionals, since they are "inspected" by person doing the checklist.

Materials Analysis
Half of the checklists missing.
Drench hose tags missing for three sinks.

MEL Physical
Inspectors often unfamiliar with respirator use.
Spill kit location awareness lacking.
Fire extinguisher inspection tag needs to be read.
Hood inspection possibly needs update.
Drench hose tags missing for two sinks.

NEWPCPL
No rotation of inspector.
Inspector unknown – signature is illegible.
Hoods last inspected 3/28/01.

Organics
Most checklists missing.
Odor in standards freezer.
Drench hose (Rm 213) tag missing.
Three fire extinguishers last inspected 12/01.
First aid kits need replenishing with fresh items.

QA
Okay to leave labs and storage areas unlocked when not in use?
Hood inspection needs update after HVAC work.
Drench hose tags missing for two sinks.

SEWPCPL
No rotation of inspector.
Hoods last inspected 4/11/01.
Fire extinguishers last inspected 7/01.

SRA and Watershed Lab
Inspector filled in most areas of the checklist, with supervisor filling in some, usually as N/A.
Responsibility of maintaining first aid kits, fire extinguisher, spill kits, cut-of valves, circuit breakers assumed to be given to Emergency Response Team.
Eyewash and safety shower need testing.
Fire extinguisher needs inverting and charge status noted.
Hood needs inspection.
Some Right-to-Know Compliance questions ignored.
Drench hose tag missing.

SWWPCPL
Hoods last inspected 4/11/01.
Fire extinguishers appear to lack inspection from professionals, since they are "inspected" by person doing the checklist.

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