Orillia - February
Joint Health and Safety Committee
February 24, 2020
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
OA 3041500 University Avenue
Minutes
Regrets: Frank Cappadocia, Elana Weber, Chris Murray, Tim Rowe, Vicki TeBrugge
In Attendance: Sarah Batley, Chris Gouett, Shannon Scott, Carolyn Rimkey, Chris Glover, Theresa (T-Bird) Prisciak, John Siecker, Sree Kurissery, Rosa Fabiano, Bernadette Pickles Guest: Kevin Willison
1. Approval of Agenda Approver: Sree Seconder: Sarah Moved
2. Approval of the Minutes from last JHSC meeting – November 12, 2019 Approver: Carolyn Seconder: Rosa Moved
3. Items Arising from the Minutes (last meeting)
● Panic Buttons o Security may have funds to purchase panic buttons – will follow up with management
o Looking at pricing o Buttons would be signed out through Security – the buttons make a loud sound when used
● Heavy Doors
o Question whether this was a general complaint about doors or specific to one set of doors
o If specific the concern can be passed along to Accessibility and Physical Plant for follow up
o Third floor photocopy room was mentioned as one of the doors that is heavy – Chris Glover will follow up
● Slips/Trips/Falls
o Reminder to staff to be aware of conditions outside when walking
● Naloxone
o Training session offered at the end of January, 2020 – well attended by Students, Staff, and Faculty o Another training set for September, 2020
o Noted that Naloxone kits do have an expiry date. They will still work however may not be as effective. Expired Naloxone kits can be exchanged for new ones 4. Injury and Accident Report
● Staff
o Three slip/trips/falls. One reported no injury, one fell and hit head – declined medical aid, and one fell while working off campus and required medical aid. This injury resulted in a fractured kneecap (critical injury). Ministry of Labour was informed and investigated.
● Sports related
o One student ran into the net during a hockey came and injured thumb
o One student received a knee to the head during a soccer
o In both cases medical attention was recommended. Students followed up with by Athletics. Will not be able to play until medically cleared
● Accident/Incident Reporting
o Reminder when filling out reports that they are to be filled out completely and with as much detail as possible
o Information on forms should be written so that people who are not familiar with the campus can understand them
● Ministry of Labour Visit
o The Ministry of Labour inspector came to campus to discuss with HR the fractured knee critical injury which happened offsite to an employee. HR conducted an internal investigation and provided a report to the MOL inspector complete with follow up communications to the employee and their supervisors.
o The inspector provided a summary narrative which has been posted on the H&S Board throughout campus.
5. Lab Update
● Technical staff have been keeping lab information updated, including continuing to ensure that mandatory training (for the labs specifically) is being completed.
● Concern about lab storage is ongoing
● No incidents/accidents to report
● Bio Safety permit has been completed
● Working on safety audit for lab
6. Items for Discussion
● HVAC at Heritage Place
o There have been a number of student complaints regarding air quality at this location
o The University is responding by having air quality testing undertaken by a third party
o Testing is scheduled for March 4th when students and staff are using the space
o Results of audit will be discussed with University administration and the landlord
● Training Update
o HR is requesting managers to follow up with their staff regarding mandatory training which hasn’t been completed
o An online version of the “In Person” Orientation has been created in order to provide greater accessibility and flexibility for staff to access.
● Fire Plan
o The fire plan for University Ave campus is being updated by HR, Physical Plan, Security, Residence and Conference Services, and the Bookstore
o Plan should be complete by the next JHSC meeting
● Orillia Campus Health and Safety Website
o Committee has been asked to review the website and advise of any changes that should be made
o Link will be sent out to the committee
● Lab Related Waste Disposal
o Sustainability Sciences Department pays for the disposal. Many different departments dispose waste
o Chris Glover will speak with Kathy Pozihun regarding this
● JHSC Future Meetings
o The meetings for the next year will be sent out soon
● Coronavirus
o Health and Wellness spoke about Coronavirus o Handwashing signs in washrooms have been updated
o Information on the Student Health and Wellness Website regarding the virus
o Campus will be following Public Health Guidelines regarding the virus
● AED Defibrillator at Heritage Place Campus
o Kevin Willison joined the meeting to discuss an AED Defibrillator being installed at the Heritage Place Campus
o Kevin has presented a donation to Lakehead University to go towards the purchase of the unit
o Motion: The JHSC endorses installing an AED Defibrillator at the Heritage Place Campus ▪ First: Sree ▪ Second: Rosa ▪ Motion Carried
o Chris Glover will discuss this with Senior Management
▪ Funding for the unit
▪ Further maintenance costs will be discussed as well
o Health and Wellness will discuss with their department as well
7. Adjournment/Next Meeting.
● Next meeting in May, 2020
● Meeting adjourned