The CS&IT Building Occupational Health and Safety Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, 6 June 2000 Time: 14:05-14:30 Venue: CSIT N320 (DCS Library) present: Michelle Clarke, Chris Gunn, Margot Napier, Peter Strazdins, Bob Edwards apologies: Henry Gardner, Arch Brayshaw, Denise Hollingsworth, MINUTES: 1. Minutes of previous meeting. confirmed. 2. Matters arising. 2.1 OSLO representative for CSIT Still waiting for Margot's appointment in DCS to be finalized. ACTION: Peter to followup when this occurs. 2.2 security lighting outside CSIT N101 Peter reported that he contacted Jim Pollard Jun 1 - it appears F&C proposal for installing permanent lighting on Jan 27 was lost. It has now been added to a F&C list of 22 such sites, proposed solution is to consult with the Project Co-ordinator for The Link Building. Chris Culverwell (from F&S?) emailed the contractor (Gary Morgan), who phoned Peter 1/6. Agreed to put up temporary lights. ACTION: Peter to re-assess lighting when Link completed (August). 2.3 CSIT Electrical Safety Audit: progress Peter and Bob reported that this has been completed, with the exception of the AcSys VE area which was not part of the audit. They also reported the Machine Room air conditioning has had regular servicing from mid April. Apart from a water accumulation on floor shortly after this (thought to be due to the service), no further problems have been reported. 2.4 ANU Sign obstructing north bike path Peter reported that this was raised to the Cyclist Reference Group on May 25th; F&S noted and will add to their list of sites for next lighting audit (in some months time). 2.5 car park safety for gravel park opposite CSIT Michelle reported that the problem has been reported to Alex Chryss (F&S), but no response has yet been given. 3. Other Business. 3.1 Heating in CSIT. Peter and Margot reported that 3rd floor CSIT building has been cold over last week especially in the afternoon (external temperature has been exceptionally cold). Temperature seems OK today. Margot also noted there were reports of Student Labs were getting too hot a few weeks ago - apparently this has been rectified. ACTION: observe situation for a little longer. 3.2 Chemistry Car Park and Path from ANUTech to CSIT This relates to issues previously raised by Arch. Michelle reported that the grass obscuring entry/exit of Chemistry Car Park will be removed by F&S to replace by plants not growing higher than a few cm. She also reported that F&S propose to make a sealed path from ANUTech to CSIT soon. 3.3 First Aid Kit replenishment. Margot asked about replenishment of items from First Aid Kit. Michelle suggested that Parasol will regularly check/replenish such kits (for fee), and that they stock all standard items. ACTION: Michelle to send details to Margot, who is then to contact Parasol. 3.4 First Aid Rules Michelle reported that these (draft sent to previous meeting) have been approved by the ANU OH&S Policy Committee.