Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

CPP/OAS Processing BC/YT Service Area Workplace Safety & Health Committee Meeting Minutes December 18th, 2007 1:00 pm

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

• Sarah Burns Co Chair CEIU October 17th, 2007
• Crystal Stephens CEIU
• Crystal Anderson CEIU November 27th, 2007
• Donna Lloyd CEIU
• Heidi Fraser CEIU
• Tina McKechnie Recorder November 27th, 2007
• Pete Bowering Guest

• (Chair) Kim Bergh Director
• (Co-Chair)Gwen Kinakin SDM DSB

AGENDA ITEM

1. Call to Order

2. Review Minutes of October 17th, 2007

• Previous minutes approved.

3. New Business

3.1 First Aid Stations and Attendants:

• There is no need to have first aid attendants at off-site according to Canadian EnviroOSH legislation.
• A crossover between First Aid Attendants and Building Emergency Organization is needed.
• Meeting to be convened with First Aid Attendants to check First Aid kits are stocked as per regulations, arrange for procurement of supplies, and to establish willingness to continue service.
• More rigour to be brought to First Aid Attendants regarding maintaining inventory in First Aid Kits and manning First Aid Stations.
• Recertification costs must be built into the budget piece for next year.

3.2. Fire Drills

• Pete Bowering spoke to the committee about two incidents.
• The fire drill of Oct 18. (see November 27th minutes for detailed report)
• The practice fire drill on October 18th, 2007 was successful.
• Numerous building issues were raised and Profac is tracking these. Follow up will be shared.
• The false alarm on November 22nd
• This was an unexpected full evacuation due to a false alarm, triggered by building maintenance on the 4th floor.
• Other alarms were noted, and in one instance, some people evacuated the building when the test alarm rang for more than 5 seconds. Normal notification procedure had not been followed in this instance because of the absence of some of those who were to transmit the message.

3.3. Workplace Inspections

• Declutter and clean went well.
• Some pieces around signage and floor maps still to be addressed.
• The November and December inspections have been completed according to schedule. Observations sent out today and attached below.

3.4. Eyewash Stations

• No need for eyewash stations as there is no identifiable hazard. Kim and Sarah, as co-chairs, agreed that they could be removed.

3.5. Committee Name

• The name will remain Occupational Safety and Health Committee for ease of identification, noting that the emphasis is equal on safety and health. Pete to speak with F.A. attendants &
• Gwen/Sarah re FA meeting and kit inventory. Gwen – advise Director

4. Hazardous Occurrence Incident Report

• One hazardous occurrence was reported by Jan Gillis on November 22, 2007. The individual twisted a knee on the stairwell during the evacuation drill. This individual was appointed as a mobility impaired person and Lab 1070 was sent to RHQ.

5. Tip of the Month

• December – Heidi will provide a tip in the near future.
• January – Sarah Burns will provide a tip of the month.

6. Round Table

• Crystal Stephens: no concerns
• Crystal Anderson: inquired about procedures for issues of mess in the stairwells and was told to contact the building service desk for any cleaning or maintenance concerns.
• Donna: no concerns
• Tina: no concerns
• Meeting adjourned at 1:40 pm

9. Next Meeting : Tuesday, January 22ndth ,, 2007 at 1:30 pm