RPSS - January
Health and Safety Committee Meeting
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road
Date: January 16, 2025
Place: In person -Physical Plant meeting room
Time: 1:05 p.m.
Present: S. Girvin, H. Spivak, D. Carlin, T. Moore, Stan Nemec, F. Sgambelluri, T. Falcigno, S. Elsey
Regrets:
OLD Business:
A. Steve reported that the floor in the Powerhouse is breaking. There are no vehicles allowed inside. The area is cordoned off with signs advising of the danger, until such time as a decision is made how the floor will be fixed. There are no updates at this time on this project.
Nov.18, 2021 update – a design is being developed in anticipation of the project going to tender
Feb.24, 2022 – no change, Feb.16, 2023 still no change, the area is blocked off
May 16, 2024- no change
Nov 28, 2024 - No Change
Jan 16, 2025 - no change
B. Steve has advised that he is scheduling “driver training” for his staff. There have been some unfortunate incidents recently with vehicles on campus. No updates at this time. Probably will wait till Spring 2022
Feb.16, 2023 - Steve advised that they planned to have this training completed in the spring of 2023. Security would like to be part of this training as well.
May 16, 2024 - This training is to be scheduled soon. S. Girvin
Nov 28, 2024 - No change
Jan 16, 2025 - no change
C. February 9, 2024 - Greg Croft the representative of the Security team has raised two issues;
request for body armour (vests) – approved and samples have been ordered
request for training for the Security team
May 16, 2024 - vests have been purchased and are in process of branding. Follow-up with the Security Manager to confirm they have been issued to guards and they are wearing them.
Nov 28 - Security advised that minimal personnel are wearing their assigned vests. Will forward to H&S the wording of the roll-out to determine next steps.
Jan 16, 2025 - no update
D. November 28, 2024 - Parking lot conditions have continued to deteriorate. Recommendation: A parking lot renewal plan to be created to be forwarded to VP Administration and Finance and Security Director.
Jan 16, 2025 - no update.
Injury Report:
Slip and fall was reported to work order desk between RB and Library, but accident report still outstanding. Follow-up found a slow leak from fire hydrant that requires repair in spring, causing ice. Grounds will inspect on a regular basis to make sure sanding in the crosswalk is sufficient to reduce risk of slip.
Near Misses:
None
NEW Business:
E. Physical Plant updates
- Final backflow shed almost complete. Work will begin inside buildings in the future. This will be a large project.
-Braun will require a change-over in transformer in the summer. This will require most of the building to be without power for a period of time. Plan for access will be developed and communicated prior to the work. Many keys for the exterior doors are issued, so will require lock changes to secure the building.
- Prettie Residence will have the fire panel upgraded this year.
F. H&S Websites for employee injury, illness and accommodation have been updated. please review and communicate within your unit.
G. Hazardous waste - Residence and Plant have items to go for disposal. Residence may need access to Llumin. Tiffany to check. Arno K. organizing battery and fluorescent light disposal.
H. Reminder - Security to be notified when there is a fire alarm in residence.
I. Reminder - Natural gas protocol to be followed when security receives reports of NG smell.
J. Residence Update
- Furnaces catching fire in townhouses. Plan to replace this style of furnace, currently shutting down furnaces and electric heaters being provided where needed.
-Roofing project on-going, with signage, fencing, caution tape to mark area of work. Concern regarding scaffolding not being fully tied off. Steve E to address with contractor.
K. At start-up after holiday break, mechanics encountered a malfunction in the deep fryers in main cafe which resulted in the fryers being removed from service until replaced. Upon further inspection it appeared that a previous malfunction occurred that was not reported to physical plant. Tiffany to follow up with Aramark.
L. Tiffany to create an inspection schedule - listing 2 areas per month for inspections.
Inspections Outstanding;
Avila – Heather
Rural Resources Center – Steve G and worker
Balmoral Street Center - Stan & worker
Building Maintenance
Shipping and Receiving
874 Tungsten Street
NEXT MEETING: February 20 at 1:00 p.m. Physical Plant meeting room