Minutes of the Physics Division ES&H Committee

May 10, 2004

 

 

Attendees:  J. Emes, M. Garcia-Sciveres, K. Hardy, R. Kadel, R. Madaras, N. Palaio, F. Rosado, A. Spadafora, M. White

 

Official OSHA findings for Physics:

• About 25 findings/categories that need attention
• Need for Memo of Understanding for Engineering Division
• Off-site issues - CERN, FERMI, Brookhaven, Etc. - Need to contact these institutions for a statement on their safety program

 

Duck/Cover/Hold Drill:

• May 20, 2004, 10AM
• Remind ALL to leave office when requested

 

SAA Inspections:

• Will be conducted by Marty White
• Key item - Assign an employee/person to be responsible for SAA
• Check SAA daily - THIS IS THE ANSWER
• "An empty SAA is a compliant SAA" - Request regular pick-ups of your hazardous wastes
• Secondary containment is something that can be given attention right now (grey totes???)

 

Atlas Lab:

·        New source holder completed

·        Can be inspected, if necessary

·        Action Item:  Email from Maurice regarding completion

 

SRC Update:

• LBNL accidents - Low in last 6 months
• Legacy waste issues discussed
• MOU with University of California regarding shared work space - Completed

 

Ergo:

• Many non-ergo workstations in our division.  What will be done about this?
• More evaluations can be done - WILL BE DONE
• These evals will be pursued aggressively
• Ergo importance MUST be stressed
• Responsibility also lies with the employee