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Minutes of the Physics Division ES&H Committee

 

January 12, 2004

 

MESH Review Concerns

  • Microsystems Lab has most safety hazards
  • Some concerns about safety training; especially students
  • Maybe have student on committee???
  • Certainly beneficial to the student
  • Serve term of 1 year
  • Action Item:  For discussion at next meeting

 

Accidents

  • Lab Employee slipped on grating and hurt (broken hip), near Bart Station
  • Lots of slips and falls here also (Pine needles, lines and crosswalk areas, etc.)

 

Ergo

  • Still a concern
  • Follow-ups to be done
  • Encourage the use of Ergo Lab at Health Services
  • Reminder:  Anytime someone moves, they should request an evaluation

 

Miscellaneous

·        Important to be sure we are on track for ergo and training

·        Any ideas /suggestions for hazard communication or accident prevention is encouraged

·        Handout - Inspection results/violations; Corrective actions to be addressed.

 

OSHA Inspections

  • INSPECTORS NOW ON SITE
  • Physics to be inspected 01/22 and 01/23
  • Reminder:  HOUSEKEEPING!