University of Washington Group 1 Safety Committee Minutes
Meeting Date: 09 November, 2011
Location and Time: 5th Floor Conference Room, Suzzallo Library, 9 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Attending Members:
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Leslie Anderson – University Advancement (Co-chair)
Suzanne Anderson – Intercollegiate Athletics
Connie Bartlett – University Advancement (Co-chair)
Ruth Beardsley- School of Law
Ann Corboy- Information School
Kathy Crothers – School of Law
Laura Davenport – SEIU 925
Dian Gay- Applied Physics Lab
Ryan Hawkinson – Foster School of Business
Marty Nolan – University Libraries
Mary Parker-Hale- Human Resources
Darla Van Winkle- Intercollegiate Athletics
Absent Members:
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Brent Barker – Office of Global Affairs
Heidi Barta – UW Information Technology
Gretchen Bennett – Human Resources
Linda Braziel- Information Management
Jan Kendle – Minority Affairs
Kimberly Matsune – Applied Physics Lab
Mark Mihok – Foster School of Business
John Morehart – College of Education
Harry Murphy- University Libraries
Stephanie Shandera – External Affairs/KUOW
Theresa Valverde – UW Information Technology
Guests in Attendance:
Welcome and Introductions:
The meeting was called to order and introductions were made around the room.
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Approval of the Minutes:
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Minutes of August, September and October are approved with correction to the
spelling of Dian’s name on September minutes.
U-Wide Meeting Highlights:
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Elections were discussed.
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A new tool kit for labs was discussed. The toolkit is completely free. There’s
also a new lab safety video out. Please see the EH&S website for more details.
Incident Report Backs: No discussion of report backs at this meeting.
Current Incident Report Reviews:
The committee reviewed the September accident and incident reports.
 Incident 2011-10-017: Ctr for Commercialization off campus picnic incident. While
employee played catch football, he managed to catch the ball wrong and injured his
little finger.
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Resolution: Employee sought comprehensive medical assistance. No further
action necessary.
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The committee accepted this resolution.
 Incident 2011-10-029: Benefits Office. Employee twisted ankle and fell. No
apparent reason for the incident.
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Resolution: No action required for this fluke incident.
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The committee accepted this resolution.
 Incident 2011-10-031: Office of Minority Affairs. Employee cut finger with pair of
scissors.
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Resolution: Pay careful attention when using scissors.
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The committee accepted this resolution.
 Incident 2011-10-049: Applied Physics Lab. Employee hurt back while reaching
under a bench for shoes.
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Resolution: Employee placed on restricted work for the time.
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The committee accepted this resolution.
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 Incident 2011-10-050: Human Subject Office. Employee fell from heat register
while trying to close the curtains per UW Tower 16th floor procedure. Curtain closure
devise in awkward position to work with.
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Resolution: Identify and implement changes to allow safe access. Staff all
advised to avoid walking on window sills.
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Connie will follow up with Tower Facilities to discuss better window
treatment closures.
 Incident 2011-10-085: Library conference at Pack Forest Building. A conference
attendee was walking in front yard of building when something flew into her eye.
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911 contacted and evaluated. Another conference attendee provided Benedryl for
what appeared to be an allergic reaction. No supervisory comments.
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Leslie will inform the College of the Environment Group know about the
incident.
 Incident 2011-10-089: Classroom Support Services. Improperly stored metal table
fell on employee’s foot.
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First aid provided. Table left where it fell. No supervisory comments.
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Leslie will follow up with supervisor.
Actions Pending:
Incident 2011-10-050: Connie will follow up with Tower Facilities to discuss better
window treatment closures.
Incident 2011-10-085: Leslie will inform the College of the Environment Group know
about the incident.
Incident 2011-10-089: Leslie will follow up with supervisor.
Good of the Order:
Mary provided a handout of the nominees for the committee. Discussion about the
election process and a balance of representation ensued. Because election methods are
decided by each committee, Group 1 attendees decided the following:
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Every employee represented by Group 1 will be entitled to cast one vote for their
departmental representative.
The top 2 candidates will be chosen for the elected position as outlined here:
o For units with under 200 employees, there will be one representative and 1
alternate. Voting authority will be limited to one vote even if both are
present.
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o For units with 200 employees or more, there will be two representatives
with voting authority in committee matters.
Appointments to the committee will be as deemed appropriate by department
heads.
All write-ins will be treated as nominations.
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