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Minutes of the Physics Division ES&H Committee

August 13, 2001

Attendees:  K. Hardy, S. Dardin, R. Kadel, F. Rosado, M. Garcia-Sciveres, C. Bebek, J. Kadyk, M. Kotowski
Absent:  R. Madaras, C. Thompson

1. Introduction of new member Chris Bebek and ES&H Assistant Frank Rosado.

2. Self-Assessment Status:
· We are now able to keep up with data entry in the Lab database.
· We are making additional efforts in waste minimization.
· Quarterly Safety Day may help to remind people to address ongoing safety issues.
· All concerns in 2000 MESH Appraisal & IFA closed out.  Working on 2002 criterias.
*Action Item: Schedule inspections.

3. Project Reviews:
      A. SNAP Clean Room - Wire bonding CCDs.
· Nitrogen being used, but not high-pressure.
· Signs have been added to show exit (LSAD item).
· Some ergonomic changes (table height to chair height); LSAD item.
· Occasional gluing - very small amount.
*Action Item: Check ergonomics
Project approved.
 
B. ATLAS Pixel - Young-Hee Kim has some ergonomic issues/concerns.
*Action Item: Evaluation by Matt Kotowski.

C. Composite Lab in 77
· Autoclave - Heat generated in Autoclave?  S. Dardin says it does not generate that much heat and is not a problem.  Room may not be sufficiently air-conditioned.  Carol Freed has seen and preliminarily said it is OK.

D. Liquid Argon Experiment
· R. Kadel in process of buying Cobalt 57 source.  Will not be inside liquid argon vessel.
· Will be using class 3B ultraviolet nitrogen laser as signal generator.  Richard is in contact with Ken Barat to review safety issues and develop AHD.
Revisions approved.
*Action Item: Will review documentation for final approval.

E. Building 60
· Card keyed
· Still need LHC paperwork (project delayed)

4.    Misc. Issues:
A. Building 51 Rooms 14 & 16 - Spaces will be provided in these buildings for use by electronics labs.  A question was raised about seismic issues.
B. J. Kadyk asked about specific rules for parking passes.  M.  Kotowski to check on this.