El Camino Community College District
Safety and Health Committee
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Present:
Adrian Amjadi, Michael Blada, Christie Killduff, Carl Turano and Valerie
Wagner (Recorder).
Absent:
Rocky Bonura, Jan Caldwell and Elizabeth Fernandez.
A.
Call to Order: Valerie Wagner called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
1.
Minutes: Minutes of October 26, 2011 were approved.
2.
Workers’ Compensation: Valerie Wagner reported that there were two injuries
for the month of December with no lost time from work.
3.
Safety and Health Office: Valerie Wagner reported that the Annual Mandatory
Respirator Medical Evaluation Questionnaires were mailed to 47 employees to
complete in preparation of the annual respirator refresher training held during the
months of April, May and June. Wearing a respirator is mandatory when it is
necessary to protect the health of employees who are exposed to harmful dusts,
fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors while performing certain tasks
as part of one’s employment.
4.
Facilities Work Order Report: Michael Blada reported that with regard to work
order 42774, there have been a lot of ceiling tiles falling down in the Library and
his crew is working on either replacing the tiles of just simply secure the existing
tiles directly to the ceiling. Work order 43866 concerning the black stripping that
became unglued on the top of stairs in the Social Science Building. My crew
removed the loose black stripping to prevent tripping hazards. The building
contractor was also contacted and will be installing new stripping since it is still
under warranty. Work order 43994 to have an adjustable keyboard tray installed
at employee’s work station in the Administration Building is in the process of
being completed. Work order 43840 to have an electrical outlet installed in
hallway outside of room 208 in the Student Services Building should be
completed on January 26, 2012. Work order 43976 regarding the glass window
panes on the Bookstore Stockroom door that have become loose has been
completed.
5.
Old Business:
Art Department – Valerie Wagner reported that with regard to getting a new rag
service company, our buyer is still working on changing the vendor.
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Minutes of January 25, 2012
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Valerie Wagner stated that she spoke to Bruce Hoerning regarding the status on
repairing the two vent hoods in the Print Making Room, Art 217 and was told
because there had not been a work order submitted, for Adrian Amjadi to submit
one to Facilities in order for the hoods to work properly.
Adrian Amjadi reported that he received a call from Bruce Hoerning and was told
that Operations will be picking up the hazardous chemicals from his area
sometime this week for disposal.
Natural Sciences – Valerie Wagner reported that Rocky Bonura will schedule a
time to take a look at the on the east side of the Natural Science Building to see if
center railing can be installed.
Christie Killduff reported that the problem with the gas fumes from the generator
going into the intake has been corrected.
Warehouse - Valerie Wagner reported that she spoke with Joseph Saldana
regarding Carl Turano concern with the much needed tree trimming throughout
campus and was told that tree trimming will be scheduled sometime during the
months of March or April.
6.
Division Safety Reports:
Art Department – Adrian Amjadi reported that there must have been a change in
custodial staffing for the basement of the Art Department because the area is now
much cleaner than before.
The Faculty that work in the basement as well as the Dean has some concern over
the fact that not all the lights are left on. I am sure that this must be a power
saving system, but some employees are voicing their concern and want all the
lights to be kept on. The division office staff has also submitted a work order.
Facilities – Michael Blada reported that his crew has requested that their work
buggies have windshield wipers and when it is raining they cannot see very well.
Valerie Wagner suggested having wipers installed on the buggies or his crew
applies Rain X to the windshield.
Valerie Wagner reported that she has a safety concern and I have seen this on
more than on one occasion with some Facilities staff and talking on their cell
phones while driving their work buggies on campus. There should be no cell
phone use while driving whether one is driving their own personal vehicle or a
work buggy. The District would get into a lot of trouble if someone were to get
hit by someone driving a buggy while using his or her cell phone.
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Minutes of January 25, 2012
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Natural Sciences – Christie Killduff reported that someone from the HVAC
Department should check the vents in classroom, LS-130. There is some type of
particulates that is being found on student’s desks for those that seat in the back of
the classroom. Michael Blada recommended that a Facilities work order be
submitted.
7.
Next meeting: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 2 p.m., 2nd Floor of the
Bookstore Building, Room 253.