Safety Committee Meeting
Thursday October 26, 2006
Board Room
First Safety Committee Meeting
In attendance
Chairman: Doug Moulton
Secretary: Martha Adsitt
Student Services Bill Painter
Business Mgr Steve Shiell
Training Mark Young
Student Rep Chris Boswell
Discussion Items
- Coordinate and schedule required fire drill with Valdez fire Department
Discussion
Contact in the Fire Department is George Keeney to set up fire drill, Doug Moulton will coordinate and schedule. Training will include fire extinguisher training and evacuation procedure. In the event of building evacuation each supervisor will account for their staff. No one is allowed back in the building until all clear is given. Doug Moulton will utilize the school newsletter for safety tips and information.
- UAA/PWSCC Vehicle sign out and accident reporting policy and procedure
Discussion
The committee discussed the need to have all vehicles equipped with a camera for accident documentation and the correct paper work in case of accident or emergency. The committee also reviewed the need to have an artic gear bag available for any college vehicle traveling out of town. The committee discussed the best way to have the documentation and safety gear available and proposed that it would be checked out and in along with the keys to the vehicle from the business office.
Action
Once assembled the accident report packets and artic gear for applicable trips will be checked out with the corresponding vehicle key in the business office. This was the unanimous decision of the safety committee.
- CPR requirements for all PWSCC first responders
Discussion
The discussion was who needs to be certified? The emergency response team and RA's
Action
Mel will pick a date in December or January and the staff is committed to training at that time.
- 4. Emergency preparedness and training
Discussion
Doug Moulton is working with Valdez Police Department officer Greg Hayden to arrange training for the staff on what to look for and how to handle a bomb or emergency threat. The plan would be to coincide the Valdez Fire Department training and the Valdez Police Department on the same day.
Discussion
UAA issues spikies to each employee who requests them. Please forward size to Doug so he can order them. There was also discussion on student safety and there need for spikies. Chris Boswell suggested adding the cost of spikies to the student activity fee. No action was taken in this matter.
Open Floor
Chris Boswell brought to the table the need of a safety kit for broken windows in the dorm. He suggested the kit include gloves, duct tape and tarp in be kept in the RA's room. The discussion that followed was based on the fact that the dorms are equipped with all new windows and safety glass has been ordered and will be placed in the doors.
Access to the building was brought to the table: The issue regarding unrestricted use of the facility during non business hours was the question. The committee discussed this item based on safety, building security and the safety of the personnel in the building. The committee did note that with proper scheduling through Lisa Sparrell the building is available during non business hours for any committee, group or special need.
Action
The committee unanimously agreed that the current hours of operation and accessibility to the building and all facilities is more than adequate. The current policy that is in place insures the safety and security of the facility and the occupants of the college.
The issue of injury on the job was brought to the table. What is the proper procedure for reporting was the question. You must report any injury while on the job to your direct supervisor. All injuries must be reported to Steve Shiell within 24 hours of the incident. The question was then raised regarding student injury and policy while on campus. Policy states that students are responsible for there own injury and transportation. The college (or dorm RA) can assist with calling for medical assistance or the police.
No other issues were brought to the table:
The next meeting was scheduled for November 30 th at 1:30 in the College Board Room.
Minutes prepared by Martha Adsitt
October 27, 2006 |