Meeting was called to
order by GLASC President, Paul Felkey at 12:17 p.m.
Paul went over emergency procedures.
Sign in sheet was passed around.
Introductions.
Old Business:
None.
New Business:
25th year
for GLASC – any ideas on what we can do?
Paul thanked last month’s host – Kathy Frederick with
Simplex Grinnell & the presenter, Michael
Crafton with Facilities Management.
If anyone has ideas on topics for future meetings,
please e-mail Paul or Michele with them.
April 13th & 14th the ASSE
Conference is being held at the University Inn.
GLASC will not hold a meeting that month.
The elected officers for 2005 are:
Paul Felkey – President
Joyce Peterson – Vice President
Andy Parker – Treasurer
Michele Baker – Secretary
Denny Smith – Trustee
John Dougherty – Trustee
Treasurer’s Report: $2,275.11
The audit was conducted at the board meeting on January 6, 2005.
$2,205.00 Total Income
$ 993.00 Annual December Luncheon
$ 26.50 Gifts
$ 68.00 Post Office Box Dues
$ 52.95 Web Dues – 2 years
$ 59.88 Misc.
$1,200.00 Total Expenses
GLASC is still
considering having a booth at the ASSE conference.
Feature Presentation:
Mike Stultz with Steel Grip, Inc.
-NFPA 70E Clothing.
-Typical Protective Clothing
Systems:
Category Clothing
Description Required
Minimum
________________________________________________Arc Rating of PPE
[J/cm²(cal/cm²)]
0 Non-melting,
flammable materials with a fabric N/A
Weight at least 4.5 oz/yd²
1 FR shirt & FR pants
or FR coverall 16.74
2
Cotton underwear – conventional short sleeve &
33.47
brief/shorts, plus FR shirt & FR pants.
3 Cotton underwear
plus FR shirt & FR pants plus 104.6
FR coverall, or cotton underwear plus two
(2) FR coveralls.
4
Cotton underwear plus FR shirt & FR pants
plus 167.36
multilayer flash suit.
Tom Reed with Kirby Risk – Ideal Insulated Hand Tools
Ideal tools are the first to have successfully passed UL certification.
Employees shall use insulated tools or handling equipment when working
inside limited approach boundaries of live parts.
Symbols to look for on tools:
- UL
-VDE (German or European equivalent to UL)
-Double Triangle
-1000v (all standards)
-GS
Care of insulated hand tools:
-Do not use if the outer insulation cracks, breaks, or becomes damaged
in any way.
-Destroy if the inner layer shows through the outer layer on double
insulated tools.
-Keep full sets together.
-Store away from moisture.
-Limit exposure to chemicals.
-Wipe tools clean before storing.
-Store away from heat sources.
