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Twin Cities Chapter
November 16th, 2004, 10am-Noon
Host: FSI International, Chaska, MN
I.Introductions
II.Infrared Surveys and Preventative Maintenance
Pat Gruneberg, St Paul-Travelers
Pat provided some background on the technology of infrared cameras and their value in preventing losses.
He showed examples of infrared images, discussed analysis of the images, and features of the camera used by St Paul-Travelers.
Members had many questions about interpretation of the images. All the facilities represented have had infrared surveys performed. This presentation helped make sense of the reports and criteria used in assessing the images.
III. EHS Tidbits
Mike Sherman, FSI
Mike discussed a wide range of semiconductor industry tidbits related to EHS. Some highlights follow:
General Trends include SEMATECH pulling back from EHS initiatives, and the looming European (and global) EHS directives like WEEE and RoHS.
Upcoming SEMI Standards include EHS metrics (mostly energy efficiency), lifting equipment specific to semiconductor tools, robotics, and increased use/approval of PLC’s for safety. Updates on standards for heaters and ventilation are in process.
Building and Fire Codes “harmonization” is not a reality yet. International Codes are being adopted displacing Uniform Codes, and some jurisdictions (most notably California) are adopting the NFPA 5000 series. The “fun” should continue.
Mike took us to the SEMI EHS web page where there were several interesting presentations and papers as well as the starting point for getting connected to the Grapevine. The url for this page is: http://www.semi.org/ehs
V. 2005 Meeting Plan
Following a discussion of potential topics, the following meeting plan is proposed for 2005.
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Meeting Month |
Location |
Tentative Date/Time |
Topics |
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March |
Seagate, Bloomington |
Tues Mar 15, 9-11am |
Student Papers
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May |
Honeywell, Plymouth |
Tues May 17, 9-11am |
Fab Exhaust Optimization |
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August |
PolarFab, Bloomington |
Tues Aug 23, 9-11am |
Ergonomics in the Fab |
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November |
FSI, Chaska |
Tues Nov 15, 9-11am |
EHS Stds Potpourri & More |
VI. Tour and Adjournment
The formal meeting was adjourned at noon and Mike Sherman took interested members on a tour of the FSI production area.