Minutes of the NS Division ES&H Committee

October 18, 2004

SLAC Incident – Technician (contract worker) burnt by electricity

• Second and third degree burns to upper body and legs (40% of body)
• Important to look for reasons for not turning off power
• Policies need to be in place for such a situation
• What are policies for contract workers?
• Same requirements and restrictions as career employees
• All contractors must follow Pub-3000 and WorkSmart Practices

• May be necessary to look at policy for working on electricity while still energized
• Bldg 88 electrician is fully compliant with Lab’s requirements
• Every accident that occurs on our site or within our program is considered a LAB ACCIDENT – even if the worker is not a Lab Employee
• If you see anyone using unsafe work practices, feel free to stop work or contact EH&S

SRC Review

• No discussion of SLAC accident
• Mesh Reviews – Normally every three years; Sometimes 2, sometimes 4, depending on results of previous review
• SRC is very concerned about LCATS, seismic issues, ergonomics, and RWA Authorizations
• MOU with Engineering – Pending

Safety Inspections

• Time to schedule
• Propose walkthrough of 88 for December 2004
• Look for problems with exit signs, eyewash and shower stations, and SAA’s
• We need to think of ways to identify safety hazards – colored dots and numbers???

Other Safety Issues

• Reminder: If you are calling in an alarm to x7911, be sure to tell dispatcher that you are calling from LBNL
• Earthquake-proofing to B88 crane needs to be done. Many requests have already been submitted with no results. K. Hardy will handle.

Action Items

• Monday presentation of Stop Work, with graphics – K. Lesko
• Tags for inspections – K. Hardy
• Materials for request for B88 crane – K. Hardy