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Department of Plant and Soil Sciences Laboratory Safety Committee Meeting Minutes |
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Summer 2008 June 11, 2008 PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Attendees: Jerry Hendricks, Nicole Donofrio, Saengdao Khaokaew, Elaine Eiker, Rodney Dempsey, Robin Elliott, Marcia Nickle The meeting was called to order at 11:07 a.m. Access to utility panels in Worrilow to be able to turn off supply lines during emergencies was pursued further but denied by Facilities. New Business Summer Lab Inspections will be conducted by the committee and due in August.
One incident reported - Sue Wooler sprained her wrist at the UDBG plant sale and the appropriate papers were turned in to Jerry. Fire drills were held on May 15 for Townsend and Worrilow Halls, the Greenhouses and Wilson Farmhouse. All online training has migrated to EHS Assistant. Marcia Nickle presented overview of Emergency Operations Plan on March 20 to about 20 participants. CANR unit coordinators will be meeting soon to discuss progress in updating plan. Marcia then encouraged the committee to continue work on the plan which is due for completion by year's end. She is available for assistance at any time. Worrilow air quality meeting held on May 19. Joe Miller reported that particulates sampled are mainly composed of cellulose fibers and skin cells. Interim report is attached, as well as results in two parts - part 1 and part 2. DOHS Announcements Robin Elliott announced that the “Safety Beakon” has ben redesigned by Graphic Communications. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m. Next meeting will be September 10. Submitted by Elaine Eiker |
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