1.0 Agenda : Approved (MM/TA)
1.1 The Committee welcomes E. Searle (CUPE), and thanks P. Gaulthier for his service.
1.2 The Committee welcomes T. Sapic (LUTA/Natural Resources Management)
1.3 The Committee thanks D. Vasiliu for his service.

2.0 Review of Minutes March 25, 2015: Accepted (TA/MM)
2.1 Clarification – Letter to be drafted from 4.2.2 Motion to Lakehead University Animal Care Committee. Added to Agenda item 5.2

3.0 Inspection Report:
3.1 LUIL – Ceiling tiles need repair/replacement – W/O Submitted
3.2 GEOL – Cluttered space; obstructed eyewash
3.3 Student Health & Counselling– No Issues. Facility will move to Prettie Residence Building; a re-inspection will be done at that time.

4.0 Injury Report – None

5.0 Old Business
5.1 ErPortal
5.1.1 Can now be used campus-wide.
5.1.2 T. Moore will offer individual training to new users, as required.
5.1.3 Only hazardous waste entered and marked in ErPortal will be picked up for disposal.
5.2 Animal Handling
5.2.1 P. Alderson and T. Moore observed LUACF Mouse Handling training session.
5.2.2 Training quality high. A video of the training will be posted to D2L for user refresher training.
5.2.2.1 Committee to review video once posted
5.2.3 Puncture resistant gloves issued to Facility Manager for testing
5.2.3.1 Committee to review testing comments once received.
5.2.4 The Committee will draft a letter referring the issue of animal handling, and potential restraints, to the Lakehead University Animal Care Committee, as per the Motion in 4.2.2 of the March 25th Minutes.

6.0 New Business
6.1 Global Harmonized System (GHS)
6.1.1 Replaces Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
6.1.2 Training module on D2L projected for December, 2015.
6.1.3 MSDS expiry will no longer be an issue; supplier to send any updated MSDS to purchaser.
6.1.4 Transition period will be determined once a date is announced.
6.2 CL1 Draft Regulations/Guidelines
6.2.1 Similar format to previously released CL2 version.
6.2.2 Comment period has ended
6.2.3 LU CL1 practices and guidelines will be revised once the official version is released
6.3 Eyewash Policy and Tags
6.3.1 Procedure/Policy has been approved
6.3.2 Permanent, reusable tags will be distributed
6.4 Hazardous Waste Disposal Procedure
6.4.1 MOTION: Approval deferred until June 1, when final version is distributed to committee. Final comments to be submitted to T. Moore prior to June 1.
6.5 Health and Safety Procedure – Working Safely with Animals
6.5.1 MOTION: Approval deferred until June 1, when final version is distributed to committee. Final comments to be submitted to T. Moore prior to June 1.

7.0 Other Business
7.1 New LUFA Representative – The Committee will solicit requests for a new representative from LUFA.

8.0 Adjournment: 9:37 AM

9.0 Upcoming Inspections
9.1 Visual Arts
9.2 Physics
9.3 Biology
9.4 Geography

1.0 Agenda : Approved
1.1 The Committee welcomes P. Alderson (Management – Animal Users)

2.0 Review of Minutes Jan 21, 2015: Accepted (J. Sylvestre, D. Vasiliu)

3.0 Inspection Report:
3.1 CHEM ENG – Equipment logs, PPE
3.2 BRI – Training Documentation
3.3 PaleoDNA – No Issues

4.0 Injury Report
4.1 LUACF – Mouse bite – No Medical Aid Required.
4.1.1 Discussion of PPE and handling methods available
4.1.2 MOTION: The Lakehead University Animal Care Committee investigate the use of improved handling techniques, as well as potential chemical restraint, to ensure approved animal user safety.
4.2 Student Health and Counselling – Tripping with upper limb fracture.
4.2.1 Placement of Enviroshred bin with wheels out in aisle way.
4.2.2 Reported to MOL, but no resulting orders.
4.2.3 Worker has returned to work.

5.0 Old Business
5.1 Decommissioning Lab Policy Review
5.1.1 Presented to the Executive Team Working Group – approved.
5.2 New Worker Definition
5.2.1 No change with respect to WSIB
5.2.2 MOL inspector interpretation applies to senior undergraduate students performing internships/thesis projects, graduate students conducting research, and professional degree students taking part in practicum, clinical, and unpaid placements.
5.2.2.1 Lakehead University already treats all students, volunteers, and employees as workers under the Act.
5.2.2.2 Training documentation needs updating.
5.3 ErPortal MSDS
5.3.1 System Admins can override MSDS for a user for a specific catalogue number.

6.0 New Business
6.1 Certifications
6.1.1 Three (3) members newly certified for WSIB Level 1.
6.1.2 Process for Level 2 certification unclear with new program
6.1.2.1 T. Moore will check on next steps.
6.2 Chemical Security – Dealt with under 6.4
6.3 Oxide Forming Chemicals
6.3.1 Disposal of old sodium azide inventory was very costly
6.3.2 Current chemical disposal company is rejecting THF and Diethyl ether at pickup
6.3.3 T. Moore looking for new disposal contractor
6.3.3.1 Cost of THF disposal may still be prohibitive
6.3.4 At this time, limited use of THF is recommended.
6.4 Chemical Storage Procedure Review
6.4.1 Updated language and addition of two issues for Departments to address
6.4.1.1 Chemicals recommended to not be visible from public hallways
6.4.1.2 Areas where chemicals are store should be secured when occupants are absent.
6.4.1.3 Committee to review and submit comments to T. Moore by April 10, 2015
6.5 Biosafety Policy Review
6.5.1 Updated government agencies and documents
6.5.2 Section 5 needs rework to reflect current practices and requirements.
6.5.3 Committee to review and submit comments for additional changes to T. Moore by April 10, 2015.
7.0 Other Business - None
8.0 Adjournment: 9:36 AM
9.0 Upcoming Inspections
9.1 Geology – C. Surette, F. Appoh
9.2 LUIL – J. Sylvestre
9.3 Visual Arts – P. Gauthier
9.4 Physics – M. Sorokopud
9.5 SH&C - TBD