Minutes of the
Physics Division ES&H Committee
December 10,
2001
- Review of accidents
from last month's meeting
A.
Slip
and fall accident now classified as non-industrial
B.
Reminder
to be safe during winter season (slippery)
- Chemical Inventory
A.
Work
to get rid of chemicals that are not being used
B.
Let
Kathie know if barcodes are needed
C.
What
about items too small to fit barcode?
1)
Kathie
still working on this
2)
Suggestions
·
Put
barcode on shelf where chemicals are being stored (won't work for items in
fridge)
·
Store
chemicals in Ziploc bag and put barcode on bag
- Hazard Form (HEAR)
A.
Lab
has developed new form
1)
Kathie
has made some modifications
2)
Still
some to be made
B.
Last
page of form currently not available on internet
C.
Nothing
in hazard form about training and controls
D.
RWAs
and Sealed Source Authorizations can be renewed now
- Self-Assessment
A.
Some
changes
B.
February
- start interviewing
C.
Ideas
from past interviews and reviews
1)
Important
to enter results as soon as interview has been completed
2)
R.
Kadel's report available if anyone wants to read it
3)
Keep
a notebook with all safety papers
D.
SNEOT
1)
Checklist
for supervisors to cover with new employees (orientation)
2)
Look
over items in SNEOT and note any changes, improvements, and other comments
- Physics Safety web page
A.
Kathie
and Frank working to improve website
B.
Good
idea to put SNEOT on web page
- Building 60 update
A.
Work
delayed; some things staged
B.
Drum
of alcohol found by techs
1)
Some
concern about storage and safety
2)
Delivered
to wrong area
3)
Should
have gone to 77
C.
Look
into getting office in Bldg 60 sprinkled
