THE VILLAGES WOODWORKER CLUB

SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

Members Present

John Herega                  John Scott                           Charlie Amante

Dick Brady      t             Jack Tagye                           Jack Tagye

Go To People:

 “NEED HELP? ASK ME! buttons” have been purchased and distributed to most of the volunteers willing to participate. We will continue to look for other qualified people for this group.

Training/Education and Safety Videos

Wayne Medaros has returned. The video committee will resume producing videos in the near future. Use of the new planer, and picture frame cutting machine should be included in the list of videos as well as an updated video of the new 8” jointer.

CPR/Defibulator Training

There is a sign-up sheet at the front desk.

Note: Retraining is recommended every two (2) years.

Equipment Binders:

Kathy Howe has returned and is updating the binders.

Safety Awarness and Incident Reports:

John Scott completed summary of accidents during 2014. He will continue to issue summaries semi-annually.

Face Shields: - No Action This Month

Six additional face-shields have been purchased and have been distributed

in the shop

New Dust Masks: - Complete

John Herega will create a power point presentation on the availability and use of the newest dust masks.

Instructor Training & Shop Standards: - No Action This Month

It has been brought to the attention of the safety committee that some of the instructors teaching some of the classes are not adhering to the safety practices presented in our certification process, and/or are teaching “short cuts” or practices to novices that should be taught in advanced classes a when the members have had more experience. It was suggested that all instructors attend a certification class and adhere to a standard for set up and safe use of each piece of equipment and all related safety practices. This item will be discussed with Bob Mathews upon his return.

Accident Free Days Tally: - No Action This Mont

We will display the current number of accident free days on a weekly basis on the scrolling message board at the front desk.

New Business:

None

Next Meeting –

March 21 (Third Monday)              

2016 Meeting Dates

APRIL 25                                          

MAY 23

JUNE 20 (Third Monday)

JULY 25

AUGUST 22

SEPTEMBER 19 (Third Monday)

OCTOBER 24

NOVEMBER 14 (Second Monday)

DECEMBER 12 (Second Monday)