Campus Safety/Support: Discussion included comparisons of service and open hours for both Valley and Guin Libraries, as well as unit support.
New Employee Onboarding: HMSC has developed a new web page for forms, policies, housing and other onboarding procedures, which provide a “generic” introduction to HMSC. While HMSC personnel will handle basic orientation and housing for incoming personnel, units will be responsible for all unit- and job-specific training, as well as required safety training.
OSU Alert System: Personnel continue to work out details on this system. Agency personnel will provide information to EH&S/Risk Management personnel re designated contacts.
Traffic on Campus: We were given a reminder to look left and right at stop signs.
Air Quality Issues: EH&S will provide an assessment of air quality in possibly two on-campus buildings.
Beach/Sea Safety Training: Red flares and smoke have been spotted on the beach and reported recently. In each instance, these occurred during sea safety training. A suggestion was made that an e-mail be sent out to the community prior to setting off the flares.
Upcoming Events: Preparations for Marine Science Day, April 8th, and March for Science, April 22, were discussed.
OSHA Unannounced Visit: MOC-P received an unannounced visit from OSHA last week. Key takeaways from this visit: always have the lab ready for inspection, ensure extension cords are used appropriately (no daisy chains), appropriately label all containers, and properly dispose of waste.
Waste Pickup: This will occur mid-May. Details will follow.
Attending: Dave Jacobson, Itchung Cheung, David Applegate, Dave Huber, Jim Lewis, Matt Hawkyard, Barb Lagerquist, Sandra Bohn, Jody Stecher, Cinamon Moffett, Judy Mullen, Dani Ottman, Mitch Vance, Rick Brown, Colleen Doyle, Carol Cole
