HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 15, 2011
Attendees:
Ellen Bernard – EHS
Arlene Cook – CORR
Christine Kropelnyckyj – Emer. Mgmt.
Steve Moore - Physical Plant
Mark Wesley - Emer. Mgmt.
Susan Campbell, UAW 1976 & ORD
Joanne Hanson – Women’s Commission
Kevin Lawson – Student Center
Steve Pernecky – AAUP
Kathryn Wilhoff - EHS
Absent:
Kevin Abbasse, Sonya Alvarado, Michelle Campbell, Diana Good, Caroline Gould,
Norman Harrington, Erica Healander, Chad Humble, Mark Monarch, Greg O’Dell, Jason
Smith, Ray Sowers, Toni Taylor, Mike Turner, Eric Ward.
1. Kathryn Wilhoff distributed the activity summary for March/April. Discussion
was held.
2. Kevin Lawson inquired about the status of the AED program. Kathryn Wilhoff
reported that the program/policy and budget proposal has been prepared and
submitted to John Lumm. The policy addresses standardization of
equipment. There is a need to address the Life Packs at DPS due to their
age. Kathryn Wilhoff also reported that DPS officers saved a life in March
using an AED.
3. Arlene Cook asked about the broken fluorescent bulbs. Kathryn Wilhoff
stated that one had been broken in an office and the employees were
concerned. EHS will create a clean-up procedure.
4. Kevin Lawson requested information regarding Bake Sales. Kathryn Wilhoff
reported that a draft procedure and form identifying various requirements had
been supplied to Larry Gates for review. Upon completion EHS will supply
the information to the student organizations and building administrators, and
place a notice in EMU Today. The Bake Sale procedure can be found at the
EHS website: http://www.emich.edu/publicsafety/healthand safety/ under
Written Plans.
5. Kevin Lawson inquired about the ladder marking in DC1. Kathryn Willhoff
stated EHS had placed markings on the floor and a wall sign under the ladder
to the penthouse in DC1 to prevent equipment from being stored there. This
was due to an employee’s fall. Steve Moore will provide the location of other
wall ladders in need of marking to EHS.
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6. Christine Kropelnyckyj reported Emergency Management received
information regarding the handling of threats to and security of students
working with animals. Christine Kropelnyckyj will send Susan Campbell an
electronic copy of a paper for her to forward to the Animal Care Committee.
7. Mark Wesley asked the Health and Safety Committee members if they would
review and provide feedback on the mitigation plans that EM has researched
and prepared. EM would like comments regarding the goals and priorities of
these plans, and has requested the Health and Safety Committee to become
the advisory committee for the mitigation grant.
8. Steve Moore reported that a small bottle bomb had gone off on campus
during the previous weekend, and a custodian was asked to clean it up. Mark
Wesley will investigate this and work with DPS regarding procedures.
9. Steve Moore stated that the Mark Jefferson and Pray-Harrold projects are on
schedule. Updates to the electrical systems on campus will result in some
digging and various building power outages. Sherzer will be closed this
summer for the installation of a new HVAC system. Bowen Lot will be closed
for reconfiguration, resurfacing and installation of new storm drains. M-DOT
will be improving the intersection of Oakwood & Washtenaw for 6 weeks to 2
months this summer.
10. Arlene Cook reported that the Asbestos and Lead Awareness make-up
trainings will take place on 4/28 and 5/4, and Hazwoper training for all
campus police officers and EM on 4/21.
11. Arlene Cook inquired about a sexual assault at EMU that was reported on the
news and no warning was issued. This concern was referred to DPS. DPS
responded in this case, the suspect was arrested and lodged in jail. If there is
no on-going threat to the University community, such as when an arrest is
made, no alert will be issued.
12. Susan Campbell inquired about the lack of being able to enter work request in
Mr. Greenwrench for grounds issues. Steve Moore confirmed the situation
and stated that the entire system is being examined. Steve will check further
into it.
The next meeting is Friday May 20, 2011 at 9 a.m.
in room 104 Student Center
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