Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality


Health, Safety, and Environmental Quality K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture	Mitch Ricketts, CSP Health, Safety, and Environmental Coordinator 105D Waters Hall Manhattan, KS 66506 mrickett@oznet.ksu.edu 785-532-7068


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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Committee

Location:

Biological and Agricultural Engineering
147 Seaton Hall
ManhattanKS 66506-4008
785-532-5580

Chairperson:

Darrell Oard, Research Assistant

doard@ksu.edu

Committee Members:

Phil Barnes, Assistant Professor

lbarnes@oznet.ksu.edu

Arlene Jacobson, Senior Administrative Assistant

ajacobso@oznet.ksu.edu

Casey Mattke,

mattke@ksu.edu

John Slocombe, Professor

jslocomb@oznet.ksu.edu

Bob Wolf, Assistant Professor

rewolf@oznet.ksu.edu

Pat Murphy, Professor

jmurphy@oznet.ksu.edu

Objectives:

Year	Classification	Item
2005	Objective	Move the emergency shower in the 138 Seaton area to a new location. The building renovation has made the present location unacceptable.
2005	Objective	Install signs to mark confined spaces at pump wells on the North Farm.
2005	Objective	Establish a shop safety checklist.
2005	Objective	Dispose of items sorted out in the solid waste review in 2004.
2005	Objective	Relocate one of the eye wash stations removed during building renovation.
2005	Objective	Review the lab safety checklist to see that is being followed.
2005	Objective	Conduct a safety awareness session at the next faculty retreat.

Accomplishments:

Year	Classification	Item
2004	Accomplished	Incorporated safety considerations into all phases of the renovation of Seaton Hall.
2004	Accomplished	Conducted a department-wide solid waste review and disposed of hazardous waste and obsolete/unused items.
2004	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students relating to office ergonomics and confined spaces.
2004	Accomplished	Provided respiratory protection, medical surveillance, and fit test for student working with hazardous chemicals.
2003	Accomplished	Provided the following training to employees and students: safety with woodworking power equipment, metal fabrication equipment safety, and Farm Bureau “distracted driver” seminar.
2003	Accomplished	Posted laboratory safety checklists in labs.
2003	Accomplished	Anchored the drill press to the floor in room 37.
2003	Accomplished	Established a driver safety qualification program, requiring proof of driver’s license and insurance.
2003	Accomplished	The forklift has been checked over to identify repairs and upgrades needed to improve its safety.
2003	Accomplished	Inspected and replaced defective cords on electrical hand tools.
2003	Accomplished	Conducted a survey to determine safety training needs.
2003	Accomplished	Performed ergonomic evaluations of student computer workstations.
2003	Accomplished	Performed an evaluation to identify confined spaces and took steps to protect employees who might enter these spaces.
2003	Accomplished	Checked and repaired malfunctioning fume hoods.
2003	Accomplished	Improved safety guarding on the radial arm saw.
2003	Accomplished	Provided eye and hearing protection equipment in a new wall cabinet in room 142.
2002	Accomplished	Established a self-inspection procedure for periodically reviewing and improving hazardous waste handling, storage, and disposal practices.
2002	Accomplished	Installed the following safety equipment: welding flash screen, new first aid kit for the shop, eye and hearing protection equipment rack and signage, and a maximum load sign on the overhead storage in room 37C.
2002	Accomplished	Removed flammable items stored in room 226B.
2002	Accomplished	Replaced the Stoddard solvent in the parts washing tank with less hazardous mineral spirits.
2002	Accomplished	Obtained input from employees regarding safety issues.
2002	Accomplished	Developed an incident reporting system.
2002	Accomplished	The committee has been exploring ways to provide safety training to students and employees, and is especially interested in motor vehicle safety and safety with equipment and machinery. Some training has already been provided.
2002	Accomplished	The committee was trained on August 5, 2002.
2002	Accomplished	Provided safety training to employees and students on topics such as shop safety and laboratory safety.

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