Community College of Rhode Island
Environmental/Safety Committee Meeting
Minutes
Community College of Rhode Island
Dean of Administration
October 29, 2001
TO:
Bill Mercer, Ed Jacques, Kathy Twining, Manny Terezakis, Edna O’Neill
Mattson, Barbara Legg, George Sousa, Jim Ellis, Bob Ryan, Bob
Antonson, Lou Rainone, Diane Alba, Richard Robinson, Cathy Tessier, Donna Scattone,
Joanne Jacobs, Dennis Melander
FROM: Stephen F. Marginson, Dean
of Administration
RE:
Environmental/Safety Committee Meeting Notes
Meeting called to order at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 24, 2001,
Flanagan Campus.
Attendees: Stephen Marginson (KC), Bill Mercer (KC), Ed Jacques (FC),
Manny Terezakis (FC), Edna O’Neill Mattson (KC), George Sousa (FC),
Joanne Jacobs (FC), Jim Ellis (KC), Bob Ryan (FC), Bob Antonson (FC), Lou
Rainone (KC), Diane Alba (KC), Richard Robinson (FC), Barbara Legg (KC),
Cathy Tessier (FC)
Dean Marginson noted that this was a special meeting of the
Environmental/Safety Committee to discuss the precautions the College
is taking to protect Faculty, Staff, and Students against any
biological threats. In addition to the regular members of the
committee, representatives from the campus mailrooms and receiving
departments were present to discuss their concerns regarding the
receipt/acceptance of any suspect mail/packages.
Dean Marginson reported on the action that was taken regarding
contaminants in the Student Services Area at the Lincoln Campus as a
result of an increased occurrence of Breast Cancer among women in the
area.
Action Taken:
Dr. Terezakis and Dean Marginson scheduled a
meeting with the Department of Health and CCRI staff members to
discuss any questions or concerns. Testing of the area was completed
by an outside laboratory and a report with the results was generated.
No problems were noted.
A discussion was held regarding bio-terrorism and the risk of
exposure to Anthrax via the mail. A policy was developed with regard
to the handling of exposure incidents.
Dr. Terezakis indicated that there was also useful information
posted on the internet. The College's Bioterrorism Preparedness
Program will be distributed via e-mail to all faculty and staff.
Security personnel and Dr. Terezakis will be meeting with the EMA
this afternoon to discuss additional concerns.
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Bob Ryan, Lincoln Mailroom, discussed instituting a policy
regarding better envelope addressing techniques.
A discussion regarding Security Personnel being a first response
team. It was noted that Security
should immediately secure any area in question, evacuate any
personnel, and contact the local authorities.
Chief Ellis has ordered masks and gloves to be kept in their
office, too.
Lou Rainone questioned what security personnel should do if they
locate anything suspicious while out on patrol around the buildings
or the surrounding area. RESPONSE: They should assess the
situation, secure the area, and take all necessary precautions to
maintain a safe environment.
Bob Ryan discussed how to handle any inappropriate conversations
that may be overheard throughout the building. Dean Marginson
indicated that anything that seems to pose a threat should be
reported to Security.
Joanne Jacobs discussed the CDC Website. Indicated that the site
covers some very useful information.
Lou Rainone distributed letters from Donna Scattone and Charlene
Moniz regarding the air quality in Ms. Scattone's work area. There
is something in Ms. Scattone's area that is causing her to be ill
upon entering the area.
Until the problem can be identified, Ms. Scattone can be
relocated to another area of the building. A thorough cleaning of
the area, our handling unit and replacement of a section of carpet
will be completed ASAP. If the situation cannot be resolved, Ms.
Scattone and the entire Computer Studies Dept. will be moved to a
new location.
Dr. Terezakis will be checking the area and perform any necessary
tests.
Dean Marginson indicated that roof repairs are beginning. A
requisition to have the roof replaced is in process.
Dr. Terezakis analyzed the area on the 3rd floor
regarding drainage of fluids due to roof leaks no problems were
noted. Lou Rainone to follow up with maintenance to make sure that
this drainage is no longer happening.
MEETING ADJOURNED 11:15 A.M.
Knight Campus · 400 East
Avenue, Warwick, Rhode Island ·
02886-1807 · (401)
825-2449
Flanagan Campus ·
1762 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, Rhode Island ·
02865-4585 · (401) 333-7135
Providence Campus · One
Hilton Street, Providence, Rhode Island ·
02905 · (401)
455-6000
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