The fire inspector felt Canisius did well and expressed his appreciation for our efforts and cooperation in correcting the hazards noted.  However, we still have a few items to address, which will be worked on with the appropriate departments.

Everyone who contributed to our successful inspection is to be congratulated.  Because of our hard work, the college will not incur any fines, which can be substantial, even for minor violations.  Several colleges, including one private school, will probably be fined.

Please keep the following points in mind to ensure a safer campus and minimize violations during future inspections.

• Maintain unobstructed paths to all exits.
• Keep stairways and landings clutter free.  Nothing can be stored on a landing or stair.
• Keep fire extinguishers unobstructed.  They must be mounted on a bracket or in a recessed well.
• Remove all extension cords. They are not permitted at a permanent work station.
• Ceiling clearances for storage are:
• If room has sprinklers, no higher than 18”  from ceiling
• If room has no sprinklers, no higher than 24” from ceiling
• Every hall must provide at least 48” of unobstructed egress (width)
• Fire doors must remain closed, or if open, a magnetic closure must be provided.  Door stops are not permitted.
• All compressed gas cylinders must be secured by a chain or other suitable device.
• Eliminate fire hazards immediately, or better yet do not create them.

David Teloh
Safety Director

Please note the Eastwood carpool spaces will now be reserved until 9:15 a.m.  After 9:15 a.m. any remaining carpool spaces will be available to those with “A” or “B” permits.  Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions that have been received regarding the carpooling program:

FAQ’s Regarding Carpooling

When does the carpooling begin?
When construction begins, approximately mid-March 2004.

How many people qualify as a “carpool”? 
Two or more faculty or staff qualifies as a carpool.

What if the person I carpool is on vacation or ill? 
On occasional days when carpooling is not possible, one driver can park in the preferred lot; the second driver can park elsewhere on campus and telephone Public Safety.

What if the person I carpool with has an emergency and has to leave early? 
In case of emergency, Public Safety will coordinate transportation for individual carpool riders.

What if I carpool with someone and we do not have to be on campus until after 9:15? 
Then carpooling may not be for you.  The Eastwood Lot will be designated for carpoolers until 9:15 a.m., after that the lot is open for anyone with an “A” or “B” permit.

How do I find someone to carpool with? 
If you are interested in carpooling but do not know of anyone in your area, contact Human Resources at Ext. 2240.  Your name will be placed on a list with others who are interested in carpooling.  Human Resources will match you up with other people in your area who have inquired about carpooling.

How to I apply for a carpool tag? 
There is no application for the carpool tags.  Simply contact Human Resources to be placed on the carpooling list.

I am an employee and my child is a student at Canisius and we often ride together, does this qualify as carpooling? 
No, carpooling is limited to two or more Canisius Employees; students do not qualify.

My spouse also works at Canisius; if we carpool do we qualify for the carpooling lot? 
Yes, even if you were already carpooling, this does qualify for the carpooling lot and you will need to contact Human Resources to be placed on the carpooling list.

Why were the students given the BlueCross and BlueShield ramp and not the faculty and staff?
It was determined that since the students are always coming and going during the day, the ramp would accommodate the students better than the faculty and staff, enabling 400 spaces to park 600 cars over the course of the day.  Also, most faculty and staff would be arriving and leaving at the same time and there was a concern that it would cause a backup on the ramp and Jefferson Street.

Hazel Hunte, Transcript Technician/Registrar
Paul Johnson, Shuttle Bus Driver/Public Safety
Rebecca Loubert, Officer/Public Safety
Arthur Jones, Housekeeper/Maintenance
Angelina Mansour, Housekeeper/Maintenance
Joseph Reid, Public Services Technician/Library

Good Luck to:

Jennifer Hall, Public Services Technician/Library
Kimberly Zabawa, Assistant Director/Admissions
Sandra Vamos, Assistant Professor/Physical Education