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Minutes of the Physics Division ES&H Committee

November 12, 2001
(October 2001 meeting cancelled)

Attendees:  K. Hardy, C. Thompson, F. Rosado, M. Garcia-Sciveres, J. Kadyk, M. Kotowski
Absent:  R. Madaras, S. Dardin, C. Bebek, R. Kadel

1. Accidents - Three since August
    A. S. Dardin - Lifting plywood without assistance
    B. R. Whitharm - Hoist accident (see September 2001 minutes)
    C. D. Groom - Tripped while running for bus
        · Employees must use caution; surfaces are very slippery, especially in Winter
        · Leaves and debris near bus area will be cleared out daily
        · Suggestion - 'Pedestrian' sign posted at/around curve near bus area
    D. Other:  F. Goozen's area - Eye wash/shower defective and overflowed
        · Suggested faulty installation
        · Floor buckled; no major damage
        · Follow-up to be done
    E. Accident Reports
        · Call K. Hardy before filling out report
        · DOE feels not being filled out thoroughly
        · Report must be submitted within two days
2. Plasma chamber for Atlas clean room - Maurice (handout)
    A. Requires gases (oxygen)
        · Addition of oxygen bottle to clean room rack
        · Flow rate is 300cc/minute
    B. Exhaust system
        · Needs to be installed
        · Industrial Hygienist should get involved
    C. Other
        · Oil used for pump will not create waste
        · Standard hazard forms need to be filled out
        · Wire-bonding techs will be primary users
        · Facilities may be needed for plumbing services
3. Satellite Accumulation Areas
    A. Make sure all chemicals are bar-coded/labeled
    B. EPA to do inspection in December
    C. Chemicals not being used can be stored by EH&S for future use