The Exposure Control Plan (ECP) describes the methods to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens and create a safe and healthful work environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. It has recently been revised and posted on the HR Web Site. View the Exposure Control Plan.
Submitted by: Dave Teloh, safety director, human resources
The first phase of the annual NYS Fire Inspection has completed. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance with preparing for this year’s inspection. In the coming weeks, NYS will return to re-inspect those areas they deemed to be deficient during the initial walk-through.
There are a few items that appeared throughout the campus that need to be addressed prior to the re-inspection. They are as follows:
PORTABLE HEATERS
1. All personal portable heaters need to be removed from the premises.
2. Only college space heaters issued by the Facilities Management Department are permitted.
3. Refer to the college guidelines for the use of portable heaters at http://blogs.canisius.edu/the-dome/?p=8844
STORAGE OF MATERIALS TOO CLOSE TO THE CEILING
Many offices, store rooms and labs were cited as having materials stored too close to the ceiling.
1. All items stored within 24-inches of the ceiling in buildings without a sprinkler system need to be relocated or removed.
2. All items stored within 18-inches of the ceiling in buildings with a sprinkler system need to be relocated or removed.
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLES IN EXIT ACCESS AISLES
Many offices and dorm rooms were cited as having accumulated materials that obstruct clear access to the room exit.
1. Offices, classrooms, dorm rooms, etc. need to be maintained so there is always clear and safe access to exits.
2. Accumulated papers, files, books, furniture, etc. in access aisles need to be relocated or removed.
Your help with addressing these items is greatly appreciated. We are targeting May 11 as a completion date. If you have any questions or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Facilities Management office at Ext. 2250.
Submitted by: Tom Ciminelli, fire marshal, facilities management
Canisius College Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Rich Products Corporation recently partnered to help local businessman Kaji Sunwar bring a taste of home to the growing population of Bhutanese/Nepali refugees on Buffalo’s West Side. Sunwar opened Sagarmatha Groceries earlier this year. A grand opening celebration is planned at Sagarmatha Groceries, 489 Grant Street, tomorrow (April 28) at Noon.
Rich’s sponsored SIFE’s Classroom and Community Partnership for Economic Development (CACPED) Program, with a $30,000 loan to be used as a student-managed micro-loan initiative for small business start-ups across Buffalo’s West Side community. It was through CACPED’s Refugee Economic Development Initiative that SIFE students identified Kaji Sunwar as a community leader and businessman able to launch a business in an area that needs revitalization. SIFE loaned the total amount of Rich’s gift to Sunwar.
The students worked closely alongside Sunwar, one of the first 60,000 Bhutanese Nepali refugees permitted to resettle in the United States in 2008. The city’s West Side, Black Rock and Riverside sections are now home to nearly 2,000 Bhutanese Nepali immigrants.
Under the guidance of Patricia A. Hutton, PhD, professor of economics and finance and SIFE’s advisor, the students wrote a business plan for the grocery store. Students conducted market research to determine the general company description, inventory, services and pricing strategy. They examined startup expenses, equipment costs, staff budgets, and capital resources. The students also assisted with store set-up, marketing and advertising.
“Through the program, we are not only helping the community, we are giving our SIFE students the tools they need to successfully launch and run their own businesses,” said Hutton. “The students interact with Kaji every week and act as leaders through their strategic thinking and general knowledge. This is tremendous experience for our students.”
“We’re pleased to support Canisius SIFE as they strive to use sound business practices and instruction to educate, improve, and empower our local West Side community,” said Howard Rich, vice president of community relations. “More than 65 years ago, Rich’s began as a small business on the West Side. Over the years, through hard work and the support of our own mentors, our company has grown into a global enterprise. We are thrilled for the opportunity to give back to the community that has supported us.” To read more, click here.
