UWC-Safety Committee Minutes
November 15, 2007

Those in attendance: Joe VanDeusen, Bill Penn, John Campbell, Elinda Boyles, Michael Field, Dave Todt, Bill Turner, Marla Thoroughman, Carl Hilgarth and Eugene Burns
Absent: Gayle Massie, and Bob Bray

Minutes
Meeting called to order by Joe VanDeusen

Old Business:
1. Evacuation – Handicapped Chair – Elinda is working with Butch Kotcamp to determine details of ordering. Storage of chair seems to be the issue – direction is moving toward basement of Massie. There is a DVD that can be used for training of involved individuals, i.e., facilities, safety committee members, etc. Bill Turner requested a copy of this DVD for his records.

2. Still working on handicap evacuation plan. Discussion regarding use of elevators during emergencies.

3. It was reported that the hand sanitizers have been installed in most locations and that they are being well received and used by students and staff. Mention was made of finding funds for replenishing the disinfectant in each of the sanitizers.

4. Haz Mat – Looking at a portable unit on campus, but the main issue is where it would be located.

5. The PA system for campus awareness has currently gone to be bid with capital funds.

6. AED upgrades campus wide is underway and should be complete within the next week.

New Business:
1. Attention was called to the vinyl on steps in Kricker. It is being replaced at no cost to SSU.

2. West parking lot next to tennis courts is slated to get stenciled stop bars in each appropriate place.

3. Bloodborne Pathogens – All at-risk employees who need to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B or would like to have post-testing done, should contact Joe VanDeusen.

4. Looking into the cost of placing sharps containers in the selected locations on campus. Bill Turner will get back to Joe on the best prices.

5. MRSA – not a problem on SSU campus to date. Continue to promote good hygiene . Weight and fitness rooms purchasing sanitizing wipes for equipment and hands.

6. Leader Alert has been installed and is in preliminary stages of operation.

7. Reviewed safety material from Cintas.

8. Next meeting to be scheduled as needed.