Minutes of the NS Division ES&H Committee

 

March 15, 2004

 

OSHA Inspections:

  • Lab – as a whole – got good results
  • No Major violations
  • Almost impossible to have NO violations
  • Temporary wiring – always a problem
  • Eyewash issues – OSHA standards not met
  • Keys to sealed source locker left in lock
  • Many violations have already been corrected (Bldg 88)
  • Final report from OSHA will be submitted in April

 

SAA Issues:

  • City of Berkeley issue; Not an OSHA issue
  • 50% OUT of compliance – Across the Lab
  • No secondary containment
  • Who contributes to Cave 1 SAA at Bldg 88?  Who is in charge of it?
  • Director extremely disappointed with SAA violations (SRC Annual Meeting)
  • Should we enhance our self-inspection procedures?
  • Self-assessment training is needed – Schedule for next few months

 

Other SRC Issues:

  • Legacy waste @ Bldg 88, also 88 machine shop, now and NSD issue
  • Problem lies with unidentified waste (no labels, etc.)
  • 2004 MESH Review coming soon
  • Memorandum of Understanding with Campus (Space sharing) – Should be signed by February 25th
  • Students are normally required to take Lab & Campus safety courses

 

Pub-3000 Compliance:

·        One OSHA-Recordable incident (Ergo Injury)

·        Many non-recordable incidents

·        Ergo evaluations are done, but many people don’t follow recommendations

·        Many people are concerned with costs, as it may come out of their research budget

·        Ergo follow-up very important

·        Ergo class for NSD – Two classes in about three weeks

 

Misc. Safety Issues:

  • Defective Flam Cans (Demonstration)
  • Laser accident @ Brookhaven – Student failed to use protective eyewear
  • Laser Safety Committee – Revising standards and regulations

 

Action Items:

  • Committee to visit /check 88 SAA
  • Schedule self-assessment training and inspections (03/23/2004, 10AM, Bldg 88)