Safety Committee

April 8, 2004

President’s Conference Room

Those present: Gary Waggoner, Lenny Moore, Suzanne Dietz, Craig Rabatin, Bill Brown, Christine Post, Cathy Mutz, Charlene McNulty, Dave Cunningham, Mary Lott

Alarm systems were discussed from last meeting:

Fire—Fire alarm system already built into the college alert system

Evacuation Procedures

Cathy Mutz discussed her concerns for evacuation of person with disabilities and noted that the policy currently in place is out-of-dated. It was brought to the attention of the committee that many new personnel are unaware of the policies that have been in place for some time. Suzanne Dietz commented that while it is written somewhere many fail to read and that many of us just need to be told. We need to put an Evacuation Plan in writing, train faculty and staff and then test the system.

Dave said that this could be reduced to a card size and distributed. The committee agreed that this would be a good plan.

Dave also offered the committee some suggestions of what is available and what he will be purchasing—Evacu-Trac for $2200. His suggestion is that it is a step in the right direction as we move forward in our process of planning. He and Cathy Mutz will be working together in the procedures and planning for training with Dr. Badgley.

Up Dates to the Policy on Emergency Procedures and Who to Call List

The Emergency Procedures policy (corrected date of July 14, 2003) and the Who to Call List from Debbie Richards was distributed to attending members. A copy will be sent to those not in attendance at today’s meeting.

Who to Call List

Lenny Moore produced a draft copy of the phone list which will be posted in prominent locations throughout the building. Lenny will work with Debbie Richards to finalize. One change was noted—Mary Lott’s phone number be changed to the cell number to eliminate confusion on how to reach her by phone.

Safety Memo from WVU

Discussion followed and Bill will be checking with Dr. Badgley on clarification for its use at WVU Parkersburg. This will be an agenda item for the next meeting.

Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department

Charlene announced that she would be working them on a regular basis. The Health Alert Coordinator has offered to speak on the Health Alert Threat Preparedness Plans for School if we so desire.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting will be held in the fall under the guidance of our new President.

Submitted by Mary Lott