Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Meeting Minutes · (Statement to indicate minutes of...

Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee Meeting Minutes

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Name of Committee:

UBC Building Operations Municipal Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee

Worker Co-Chair: Dillon Duckworth Employer Co-Chair: Tamas Weidner (chair)

March 11th, 2020 Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: USB Room 1020 Main Conference Room AGENDA:

1. Roll Call 2. Determination of Quorum 3. Approval of Previous Joint Occupational Health and Safety

Committee (JOHSC) Meeting Minutes 4. Additional Agenda Items, Review Actionable Items from Local

Safety Team (LST) Minutes & Approval of Agenda 5. Review Central Accident/Incident Reporting System (CAIRS)

report of Accidents/Incidents • Monthly Incident List & Statistical Summary Report

6. Review Workplace Safety Inspections (including any changes to equipment, machinery or work processes that may affect the health or safety of workers)

7. Review Education and Training 8. Ongoing Business – Status of Action Items 9. JOHSC Recommendation Letters (Correspondence) 10. New and Other Business 11. Next Meeting 12. Meeting Adjournment

1. ROLL CALL Worker Representatives Association/Union Work Location Present Regrets Absent

Brendan Elder CUPE 116 Landscape ☐ ☐ Jeff Bosworth (ALT) CUPE 116 Landscape ☐ ☐

Issac Poku CUPE 116 Waste Management ☐ ☐

Martin Go (ALT) CUPE 116 Waste Management ☐ ☐

Barry Jones (co-chair) CUPE 116 Street and Operations Support ☐ ☐

Winston Feliciano CUPE 116 Stores ☐

Adam Rosenthal (ALT) CUPE 116 Stores ☐ ☐

Dillon Duckworth CUPE 116 Garage ☐ ☐

Andy Russell (ALT) CUPE 116 Garage ☐ ☐


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Employer Representatives Work Location Present Regrets Absent Tamas Weidner (co-chair) Manager, Municipal Waste Mgt & Garage ☐ ☐ Calvin Cheung Manager, Municipal, Labor Division ☐ ☐

Dale Low Manager, Municipal Soft Landscape ☐ ☐

Jeff Nulty (ALT)(Alt co-chair) Manager, Municipal Landscape Architect ☐ ☐

Jenniffer Sheel (ALT) Superintendent, Municipal Services ☐ ☐

Paul Harris Manager, Stores ☐ ☐

Wende Kinch (ALT) Senior Manager, Fleet and Procurement ☐ ☐

Resources/Guests Work Location Present Regrets Absent Ellen Grande Clerical Pool ☐ ☐ Lori Takenaka SRS ☐ ☐

2. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM a. A minimum of 4 members; b. Worker representatives (faculty and staff workers who do not exercise managerial functions) and employer representatives

(management workers who exercise managerial functions); c. At least half of the members must be worker representatives;

Is there quorum for this meeting * If quorum is not met, the meeting does not qualify as a monthly meeting. The monthly meeting will need to be rescheduled within the same month.

Yes

No ☐

3. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS JOHSC MEETING MINUTES (Statement to indicate minutes of previous meeting have been read & acknowledged and to record any corrections to it)

Move to adopt minutes. Moved by: Dillon Duckworth Seconded by: Dale Low List amendments to minutes:

Are the minutes approved? Yes

No ☐


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4. ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS & APPROVAL OF AGENDA • List additional agenda items)

• Co-Chair monthly email from SRS • Earth Day Communication • Terms of Reference • USB BERP

4 A. REVIEW ACTIONABLE ITEMS FROM LST MINUTES (if applicable) Place actionable items under Accident/Incident Investigation, Safety Inspections, Correspondence, New Business etc. as applicable and assign proper item # for further discussion/action. No actionable items noted

Is the agenda approved? Yes

No ☐

5.VIEW CAIRS REPORT OF ACCIDENTS/INCIDENTS: See attached incident report: • Monthly Incident List & Statistical Summary Report (make note of trends etc. For any general CAIRS information that requires discussion or

action, please record under “New Business”. Any incident specific items and follow up requests are to be listed below)

(* See Legend at end for Priority and Status Codes)

Item # (Use CAIRS

Incident ID #)

Priority Date Action Plan

(Actions Taken/Need to be taken) Assigned To Follow

up: Date Pending

Status

126238 B 2020-02-15

• Importance of proper PPE, i.e. face shield. Incident under investigation. In progress

Full investigation still required. While chipping a wood chip came under eye protection striking worker in Left Eye.

Dale Low 2020-04 IP


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126311 B 2020-02-27

• Reviewed and no further recommendations from JOHSC. Tamas will follow up on corrective actions. Item complete.

On February 25th workers at the in-vessel compost facility reported a stronger than unusual smell of compost like odor at the facility. It was determined that it was due to the buildup of liquid in the in-vessel composter unit. Staff were reporting that the smell was making them feel nauseous and it was overwhelming. Work was halted at the facility and the removal of the build-up liquid from the in-vessel was arranged for that same day. Next day the 26th workers reported that the smell has improved and work at the facility was able to resume. On the 27th at around midday one of the three workers reported that they were feeling dizzy and nauseous and attended USB first aid. First aid reported high blood pressure and recommended hospital visit. Worker attended UBC hospital for further testing. Test results were all normal according to worker and was advised to see family physician. Following day worker called in sick due to feeling weak. Worker stated that they weren’t sure if the above symptoms were due to the smell at the in-vessel compos facility or not but felt that it may have contributed to it. Root Cause: Root cause of the incident and symptoms is unknown at this point. Contributing factor may have been the odor the worker was exposed to the worksite. Corrective Action Identified: SRS to assist with a review of procedures for similar operations, and to then advise on an air sampling strategy to identify if an unsafe level of odor is present at the facility. Estimated Completion Date: 2020-03-09

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126241 B 2020-02-19

• To be investigated. Incident in progress Worker was lifting AWD50 (~800lbs) with one other person (the AWD50 had tipped over in the back of the truck while driving). While lifting it felt a tweak or 'click' in their back. Worker attended first aid and was recommended to remain at work Full Duties. Root Cause: TBD Upon accident investigation Corrective Action Identified: TBD Upon accident investigation Final Actions Taken: TBD Upon accident investigation

Calvin Cheung 2020-04 IP


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2020-04 N 2020-02-12

• Crew to monitor over-used bins and switch the faulty bins out. Tamas Weidner to update CAIRS. Item complete.

Worker was removing an organic bin that fell into the mixer chamber, while pulling the bin out of the compost material in the mixer by hand worker's grip let go of the bin. The bin dropped and hit the worker on the left shin. Some pain was felt, worker reported it to head and attended first aid. Returned to work afterwards with no job modification required. During the investigation it was noted that the worker was wearing gloves and the appropriate procedures were followed for locking out and removing a bin from the compost mixer. IT was also note that the bin had some residual food in it which added weight to the bin, exact weight was unknown. Bin was wet from the food waste and in turn was slippery as well. Root Cause: Worker was lifting a wet and slippery organics bin that had some food waste in it from the mixer unit. Worker lost grip of the bin as it was heavy due to organics being in the bin, bin dropped and hit worker in the shin. All Corrective Actions Complete Corrective Action Identified: Worker to get assistance from another worker at the site when a bin needs to be retrieved from the mixer. Due to weight of bins when not empty, two people should be used for removing bins from the mixer. Estimated Completion Date: 2020-02-28 Final Actions Taken: Discussed recommendation with staff at the facility, future removals of bins from the mixer will be done by two people. Date Completed: 2020-02-28

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126148 B 2020-02-13

• Reviewed and no further actions required. Incident complete. Two workers were picking up the organics’ bins from the loading dock via a pickup truck with a power tailgate when bins got loaded into the vehicle, workers proceeded to lift tailgate and fold up in the closed position. Workers both proceeded to fold up tailgate at the same time without knowing the other is also doing it. Worker on the right side of tailgate was holding on the side of tailgate with right hand, as other worker went to fold up tailgate the worker on right side was not anticipating it and got two fingers caught between tail

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gate and truck body, because thick gloves were worn: a serious injury was avoided but, two fingers did get pinched with minor discomfort. Worker attended first aid and went back to work. Root Cause: Both workers folded up vehicle's tailgate without knowing the other is also doing it. Worker1 was not ready to fold tailgate into place just yet when worker2 proceeded with folding it and caused workers 1's finger to get pinched between tailgate and truck body. All Corrective Actions Complete Corrective Action Identified: Communicate with partner when working on tasks together, solution may be that only one person to perform the folding up and securing of the tailgate. Estimated Completion Date: 2020-02-04 Final Actions Taken: Discussed with worker and shop the recommendations. Date Completed: 2020-02-04

124978 B 2019-07-03

• Not practicable to incorporate list of questions into SR. Rather, a new head/sub-head role will be created in the Labor Shop and their role will include routine couting worksites before preforming a job. Committee agreed to close this item. Incident closed.

• No updates. In progress. • Calvin Cheung working on a list of questions that can be

incorporated into the Service Request. It was also suggested that workers scout out site before preforming the job. In progress.

• No updates. In progress. • In progress. No new updates. • Calvin Cheung in the process of creating a list of questions. In

progress. • Recommend client give more information on Service Request,

i.e. photos of item to be moved. Calvin to create list of

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questions and check with Joey-Lee if it can be incorporated into the SR.

Worker was tasked with moving a 125 lbs. table top with a partner. Worker lifted the top corner of the table top with their left hand (one-hand lift) to set the table top vertical and prepare for the move. Co-worker was lifting the table from the bottom and onto the moving bin. During the lift, the worker noticed something giving way in their left hand/wrist. The worker noticed that their left hand/wrist was painful during certain movements afterwards. Worker kept on working until lunch break and proceeded to seek First Aid assistance after lunch. First Aid provided the worker with a tensor bandage and ice. Worker was asked by First Aid to follow up the next day. Modified duties were provided the same day to prevent re-aggravation of injury. Worker and Head to monitor condition/progress. Root Cause: planning and communication inadequate All Corrective Actions Complete Corrective Action 1 Corrective Action Identified: Better planning and communication prior to the move Estimated Completion Date: 2019-07-04 Final Actions Taken: Spoke with workers and agreed upon scoping out job in more details. Date Completed: 2019-07-04 Corrective Action 2 Corrective Action Identified: Plan and use appropriate equipment for move. In this case, the use of a drywall dolly would have prevented the need to lift higher than necessary. Estimated Completion Date: 2019-07-04 Final Actions Taken: Spoke with the workers. Date Completed: 2019-07-04


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6. REVIEW OF WORKPLACE SAFETY INSPECTIONS (including any changes to equipment, machinery or work processes that may affect the health or safety of workers) Attach inspection checklist(s) and report(s) to these meeting minutes and use this table to record discussion and new recommendation(s)

☐ No actionable items noted

Item # (Use Inspection #) Priority Action Plan

(Actions Taken/Need to be taken) Assigned To Follow up:

Date Pending

Status

GI-Shed 7 B • Aluminum Extrusion leaning up against wall without restraint. Paul Harris 2020-04 N

GI-Stores-240 B • Empty propane and MAP cylinders discard by cylinder lock up Inspection directly related to On-going Business Item # 363. In progress.

Paul Harris 2020-04 IP

GI-SCWarehse- 239

B • 6 banks of light on second floor are out. SR submitted. Calvin

Cheung/ Jas Badesha

2020-04 IP

GI-SCWarehse- 238

B • 3 banks of lights on first floor are out. SR Submitted. Calvin

Cheung/ Jas Badesha

2020-04 IP

GI-MRF-237 B • Requires manlift. Item in progress. • Light over bin washers need to be replaced. SR submitted.

Tamas Weidner 2020-04 IP

GI-Garage-236 B • Requires manlift. Item in progress. • Light over vehicle bay needs to be replaced. SR submitted.

Tamas Weidner 2020-04 IP

GI-S. Campus Warehouse-235 B

• In progress. • In progress. • Plywood floor on 2nd of S. Campus Warehouse chipping off in certain areas.

SOS to submit SR to carpentry shop to inspect and provide recommendation

Calvin Cheung 2020-04 IP

GI-HeaderHse/ Nursery-231 B

• Dale will follow-up with plumbers. In progress. • Dale went to site and noticed work not complete. Dale to follow-up with

Plumbers. In progress. • Dale Low or Brendan Elder will go to site to see whether the mount has been

installed. In progress. • Recommend mount up against wall so source is not on floor. Mount hose to

wall. SR219786 has been submitted. Note: Additionally, the tap is close to electrical panels.

• Service request submitted. Dale Low to follow up.

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• Hose In corner of green house or ground. Mount up against wall so source is not on floor. Mount hose to wall

GI-SOS/ Wasteman-226 B

• Demarcation complete. Inspection closed. • Work in progress. • Demarcation of SOS shop PPE Zone is in progress. • SOS to redo the demarcation of the PPE Zone. In progress. • In progress • Re-demarcate PPE Zone. SOS to follow up.

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GI-HEADER-218 B

• Suggested having an eyewash added to the current sink. Potential option to add anothersink.. Further discussion needed. In progress.

• Inspection item is under discussion. In progress • Still looking at the feasibility of installing an eye wash station. In progress • Looking at feasibility of installing eyewash station. In progress. • In progress • Looking at feasibility of installing eyewash station. In progress. • Header house employees requested an eye wash station be installed – they

currently are provided eyewash bottle (W. Kinch inspection)

Dale Low 2020-04 IP

GI-SCNursery-215 C

• Ladder has arrived and no new shelving required, but need to still organize shelves. Item in progress

• Ladder has arrived and work on new shelving will begin February 11th. In progress.

• Recommend re-organizing and consider new shelving. In progress • Recommend re-organizing and consider new shelving. In progress • Pending Nursery renovation and new shelter installation • Shelf reorganized, no ladder ordered. In progress. • No information whether ladder has been ordered. In progress. • New shed to be built, in the interim reorganize shelf and order new ladder

replacement. • Objects precarious on upper shelves, ladder not put away. Recommend

reorganizing and/or consider new shelving.

Dale Low 2020-04 IP

GI-SCNursery-213 C

• Dale Low to talk with Jas Badesha. In progress. • In progress. • Dale Low will speak with Barry Jones regarding storage of paving stones. In

progress.

Dale Low/Calvin

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• Discussion whether pallets can be stored in better location (out of the rain and moisture to prevent decay. Storage at South Campus Warehouse?

• In progress • Barry Jones to restack pallets and shrink wrap. In progress. • In progress. • Paving stones to be restacked onto new pallets and then shrink wrapped.

Item in progress. • Paving stones South Campus Nursery are unstable and tipping. Recommend

re-stack on blue pallets already provided.

GI-GARAGE-205 B

• Installation of eyewash station complete. Item closed. • Eyewash station has been ordered. Once it arrives, Plumbers to install. In

progress. • Tamas has sourced a stainless-steel eye wash station with foot pedal.

Waiting for procurement. In progress. • New eyewash work station has been ordered. Plumbers will install once it

arrives. In progress. • Tamas met with plumbers and decision was made to have the eye

wash/shower replaced with stainless steel unit. A replacement unit has been sourced and a requisition to install has been placed. Brochure attached.

• Tamas sent email to Head Plumber in regards to installing PEX piping, but have not heard back. Tamas will send follow up email.. In progress.

• Dillon confirmed water is still rusty after flushing weekly. Need permanent solution to the rusty water. Committee recommended replacing existing pipes with PEX piping. Tamas to contact Jason Wright to discuss options. In progress.

• Dillon Duckworth has been flushing eyewash stations once a week and will inform Tamas Weidner whether the water is rusty or not.

• Committee and Dillon Duckworth agreed Dillon would flush once a week at end of day and report back if water is rusty or not. Tamas to ask Plumbers why water is rusting

• Eyewash station waste is rusty indicates not inspected. Is it being flushed once a month?

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GI-MRF-196 B • Proj-Coordinator requires space for McLeod compactor. Discussion on how to

dispose of granite. In progress. • No response to date. In progress.

Calvin Cheung/

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• A response form the City of Vancouver has not been received for the repurposing of the granite blocks. In progress.

• A response form the City of Vancouver has not been received for the repurposing of the granite blocks.

• Item is still in discussion. • In progress. • Calvin Cheung will speak with Jenniffer Sheel to discuss disposal of granite.

In progress. • No update. • Jenniffer Sheel will reach out to the City of Vancouver to see if the granite

can be repurposed. In progress. • No update. • Granite blocks stacked behind trailer at MRF are unstable. Jeff Nulty asked

Shiraz to refresh caution tape. Jeff will email photos to Wende Kinch to see if the granite slabs can be sold.

Jenniffer Sheel

7. REVIEW EDUCATION AND TRAINING (General discussion, confirm all training is up-to -date, etc. For all actionable items please list below)

Item # (ED-yr/mm/dd-01) Priority Discussion/Comments/Recommendations Assigned

To

Follow up: Date

Pending Status

ED-2020-03-11-04 B • Sandy Hutchinson elected as new SOS Primary Worker representative. Sandy

joined March 11, 2020 and has until September 2020 to complete 8hr JOHSC training. Calvin to send link to JOHSC Fundamentals Training sessions.

Sandy Hutchinson

/Calvin Cheung

2020-09 N

ED-2020-03-11-03 B • Dean Bains elected as new SOS Alternate Worker representative. Dean

joined March 11, 2020 and has until September 2020 to complete 8hr JOHSC training. Calvin to send link to JOHSC Fundamentals Training sessions.

Dean Bains/Calvin Cheung

2020-09 N

ED-2020-02-12-02 B Incident/Accident Investigation Training

• The following Committee members attended the I/A Investigation Training: Andy Russell, Alexander Hutchinson, Martin Go, Adam Rosenthal, Issac Poku,

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7. REVIEW EDUCATION AND TRAINING Jeff Bosworth, Dale Low, Jeff Nulty, Tamas Weidner, Calvin Cheung. Item complete.

• As a response to Goal 1 & 4 in the 2nd Annual JOHSC Evaluation, all Municipal JOHSC members are invited to attend I/A Investigation Training. Training will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 9am – 11am in Swing Space Room 105.

ED-2020-01-08-01 B

• Martin Go to complete Part 1 and Part 2 training. • Martin Go joined January 8, 2020 as a worker alternate for Waste

Management. Has until July 2020 to complete 8hr JOHSC training. Tamas to send link to JOHSC Fundamentals Training sessions.

Martin Go 2020-07 IP

* ED – Education and Training

8. ONGOING BUSINESS – Status of Action Items

Original Item # Priority Action Plan

(Actions Taken/Need to be taken) Assigned To Follow

up: Date Pending

Status

NB-2020-02-12-409 C

2nd Annual JOHSC Evaluation – Goal 3: • Mar 11/20: Adam Rosenthal will outsource comment boxes for safety

boards. Tamas to reach out to Nick Banquero to help design safety boards and create tent cards. In progress

• Feb 12/20: Subcommittee met to discuss ways to improve communications between JOHSC and workers in the area and proposed revamping the existing safety boards. Subcommittee to meet to discuss design and what to include. In progress.

Adam Rosenthal/Tama

s Weidner 2020-04 IP

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New SOS Worker Safety Rep Required • Mar 11/20: Joyce Ingram also stepped down as worker safety

representative. Sandy Hutchinson elected as primary worker rep and Dean Bains elected as alternate worker rep. Item closed

• Feb 12/20: Barry Jones stepped down as worker safety representative. A new worker rep for SOS will need to be elected. Also, a new worker co-chair for the JOHSC will need to be elected.

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8. ONGOING BUSINESS – Status of Action Items

NB-2020-01-08-402 B

Floor Warden Training • Mar 11/20: Manager will advise Issac Poku and John Mann to complete

their training as soon as possible. • Feb 12/20: Issac and John have accepted their new position as floor

wardens and will be trained accordingly. Tamas to follow-up with them to ensure they are trained. In progress

• Jan 8/20: Issac Poku and John Mann are floor wardens for In-Vessel site. Tamas to arrange for them to take online Floor Warden Training.

Issac Poku/ John Mann

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Ability Scooter Injury Roll-over • Mar 11/20: Tamas Weidner will go to site with Calvin Cheung to review site.

Item in progress. • Feb 12/20: To date no response from Campus and Community Planning. • Jan 8/20: Calvin to schedule time to speak with Karen Russell, CC&P. In

progress. • Dec 18/19: Calvin Cheung to review SLP to see whether modifications can

be made for better mobility for scooter and or wheelchairs along pathway. Nov 26/19: Person on ability assistance scooter sustained injury after scooter left path at University Blvd and Lower Mall. Soil had eroded from edge of paved path and grade was such that the person rolled over then hit their head on bench close by. The soil bed has been raised since the incident however unlikely to be firm enough to support the weight of a person on a scooter. Committee recommended wheelchair stops or a low curb to help keep ability assistance vehicles on path. Calvin to follow up with C&CP on installing wheelchair stops on problematic areas, as indicated. Calvin will submit an SLP, contingent on C&CP’s response about the issue.

Tamas Weidner/ Calvin Cheung

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NB-19/09/11-381 B

New Employee Orientation Checklist and Training • Mar 11/20: After discussions the Committee recommended all Municipal

crews to usea a Shop Specific New Employee Orientation Checklist for all new employees. Committee agreed to close this item and start a new item. Lori Takenaka to send out template for JOHSC to review.

• Feb 12/20: Calvin Cheung is waiting for additional information from the Shop Labor Head. Item in progress.

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8. ONGOING BUSINESS – Status of Action Items • Jan 8/20: Calvin Cheung is formalizing the “Seasonal Orientation

Checklist”. In progress. • Dec 18/19: No update. Item in progress. • Nov 26/19: “Seasonal Orientation Checklist” still under development. No

updates. • Oct 9/19: Calvin Cheung is preparing a “Seasonal Orientation Checklist”.

In progress. • Sept 11/19: Discussion on how best to enhance New Employee and

Seasonal Orientation Training. Calvin Cheung is preparing a “Seasonal Orientation Checklist”. When complete he will forward to committee for review.

NB-19/06/12-363 B

Contract for Propane Tank Supply and Disposal • Mar 11/20: Paul Harris to contact Superior Propane and follow-up with

Wende to find out what is included in contract. • Feb 12/20: Adam Rosenthal advised the committee that the smaller green

and yellow tanks are not being picked up and is unclear if they should be or not as per the contract. Adam to follow-up with Wende to find out what is included in contract

• Jan 8/20: Wende Kinch did an analysis and will continue using Superior Propane for propane needs. Any empty canisters are to be returned to Stores and we will work with the supplier to pick up from Stores. Paul Harris is trying to find a suitable location to store the empties. In progress.

• Dec 18/19: Most of the propane tanks are single use and a preventative maintenance schedule is being developed by Wende Kinch, Calvin Cheung and Barry Jones. The refillable propane tanks should be returned to Stores. Wende Kinch to review contracts for propane and advise committee of any additional information. In progress.

• Nov 26/19: Updates not available • Oct 9/19: Wende Kinch is reviewing the contracts. Paul Harris to touch

base with Wende. In progress. • Sep 11/19: In progress • Aug 14/19: Wende Kinch, Calvin Cheung and Barry Jones will discuss a

preventative maintenance schedule for used propane tanks.

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8. ONGOING BUSINESS – Status of Action Items • Jul 29/19: Barry Jones will bring to the next BOLD Safety Meeting to create

new process with a new company. In progress. • Jun 12/19: Jeff Nulty asked what the preventative maintenance schedule

is for propane tanks as there are ones that look old and are rusting. BOLD is responsible for inspecting and maintaining the propane tanks. Topic to be brought up at the next BOLD safety meeting to discuss requirements.

NB-19/04/15-357 B

Fire Extinguisher Program • Mar 11/20: Dale Low to invite Wende Kinch to attend crew talk. In progress. • Feb 12/20: Wende Kinch sent “approved” fire extinguishers in vehicles list.

Clerk to re-send this list to committee members. Dale to request Wende Kinch to attend crew talk. In progress.

• Jan 8/20: An “approved” fire extinguishers in vehicles list will be emailed with January’s minutes. This list is an appendix to the Fire Extinguisher contract and inspections included. All new requests must be made to Wende Kinch or the Contract manager for approval first. Dale to request Wende Kinch to attend crew talk. In progress.

• Dec 18/19: Wende Kinch crew talked the Fire Extinguisher Program with Garage. Soft Landscape and Municipal have not scheduled a time with Wende Kinch to date. Note: the Fire Extinguisher Program was originally sent out by Newsletter. Committee will confirm with Michelle McArthur as to the full scope of the Fire Extinguisher Program since this item only deals with Fleet Policy. In progress.

• Nov 12/19: Updates not available • Oct 9/19: Wende Kinch to be invited to crew talk the update I-C-07 Fleet

Policy. In progress. • Sep 11/19: Municipal crews to contact Wende Kinch so that she can crew

talk the updated I-C-07 Fleet Policy. In progress. • Aug 14/19: Wende Kinch will crew talk the updated I-C-07 Fleet Policy and

will include a communication piece on fire extinguishers. Managers to schedule Wende.

• Jul 29/19: Tamas Weidner will contact Wende Kinch and Paul Harris regarding the communication.

• Jun 12/19: A communication piece in the Newsletter to communicate that Wende Kinch maintains and catalogues all Acme fire extinguishers.

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8. ONGOING BUSINESS – Status of Action Items • May 13/19: Stores will not rent out fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers in

vehicles are catalogued and maintained by Acme and the vehicles are inventoried by Stores. Paul H to send communication piece out to all departments reminding them that if they have fire extinguishers, to ensure they notify Wende K. who will ensure ACME inspects their fire extinguishers annually, including Energy & Water. In progress.

• Apr 15/19: Buildings and dedicated vehicles are equipped with fire extinguishers that ACME inspects and replaces annually. Question arose as to how fire extinguishers are obtained and maintained for work related jobs (e.g. torching). Paul H. to follow-up with Wende K. to review current process and or potential options.

9. JOHSC RECOMMENDATION LETTERS & WORKSAFEBC (CORRESPONDENCE) Item # (use

Recommendation #) Priority Discussion and/or Action Items Assigned To

Date of Issue Date to be Complete Status

WSBC IR-201918273122B B

Training for Hazardous Substances This inspection report is a follow up to the January 9 Inspection Report. This report grants the employer additional time (until March 6) to achieve compliance with the order outlined in the January 9 Inspection Report.

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* REC – Recommendation Letter

10. NEW & OTHER BUSINESS General discussion items (list actionable items below)

Item # (NB-yy/mm/dd-01) Priority Discussion and/or Action Items Assigned To Date to be

Completed Status

NB-20/03/11-416 B New Employee Orientation Checklist Mar 11/20: The Committee recommended all Municipal crews to use a a Shop Specific New Employee Orientation Checklist to be completed

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10. NEW & OTHER BUSINESS by the Supervisors for all new employees. Lori Takenaka to send out template for JOHSC to review

NB-20/03/11-415 B

USB BERP Facilities JOHSC reviewed and updated the USB BERP. USB BERP to be sent to JOHSC. Committee members to post on their respective safety boards.

Tamas Weidner 2020-04 N

NB-20/03/11-414 B

JOHSC Terms of Reference • 20/03/10: There were minor amendments to the TOR. Committee

agreed to adopt the Municipal JOHSC Terms of Reference. Item closed.

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Safety Day Registration Safety Day Registration is now open for JOHSC and LST members! You can attend for the full day or half a day if you wish. This is an easy way for employer and worker representatives of the JOHSC to receive their 8 hours of annual education. Register here: https://events.eply.com/SafetyDay2020.

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NB-20/03/11-411 B

Overview of 2019 University CAIRS Statistics Over the past year, we’ve seen an increase in reporting of incidents on CAIRS. Thank you to all of you for doing your part in communicating this message out to your groups. We would like to see supervisors report incidents on CAIRS within 48 hours of the occurrence. In 2019 we saw more incidents that were “incident only” reported in CAIRS and fewer time loss and medical treatments than 2018. The reporting of hazards and near misses before there is an injury shows a proactive safety culture. If you haven’t already, review annual incident trends for your particular areas and see what trends you can find! Feel

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10. NEW & OTHER BUSINESS free to contact Peter Joseph if you need any assistance with downloading incident/accident statistics for your portfolio.

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Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday March 8 at 2:00am On March 8, set your clocks forward one hour. In anticipation of losing one hour of sleep, here are some tips to ease the effects of the switch:

• Rest up: Go to bed earlier to get your usual amount of sleep so you can be well rested and alert

• Defer hazardous work: Schedule particularly hazardous work later in the week (where possible) after employees have had more time to adjust their sleep schedules

• Plan ahead: Give yourself extra time to drive to and from work especially during the Monday commute

• Step up the safety: Take extra safety precautions on days following the switch to help avoid workplace incidents

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11. NEXT MEETING Date: 2020-03-11 Time: 12:30 PM Location: USB Room 1020 Main Conference Room

12. MEETING ADJOURNED Time: 2:25 PM

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PRIORITY: STATUS: A Critical/Life threatening/high probability N New B Urgent/moderate probability of re-occurrence R Repeat C Important/low probability of re-occurrence C Complete D Reminders IP In Progress E Information RF Referred forward

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