Aaron Reed interview
I just caught Aaron Reed, Gulfstream’s Studio Manager, in the computer lab and we had a great conversation about the research findings I saw earlier today in class.
He doesn't like to look at the camera when he poses for pictures; I just think it makes him look shifty :)
I asked him about the ‘cleanliness’ issue, and he believes that it is more of a safety issue than I previously believed. For instance, dust and debris on the floor can easily cause slip & fall accidents. He has also often observed objects obstructing the exit at the back of the ID studio space. Razor blades can easily be hidden by trash on the floor, or sharp objects in a tossed-aside model can impale someone. These situations are dangerous for anyone attempting to clean the area, including custodial staff members.
We then discussed the unclear expectations for cleanliness. He agrees that, “Pick up my mess,” can have widely different meanings. Also, he has observed that if the trashcans in the bench room are full, students do not pitch in to help by emptying them out; they simply pile more trash on top.
“It’s amazing how many problems Dave and I could solve if someone would just tell us.” It’s more like plugging holes because of the lack of communication… If there was a system in place to identify these problems, we could be more effective at solving the problems. For example, if no one tells us that the brooms aren't being replaced in the bench room, we are not aware of the problem and can't fix it. Our time is very limited, and the help to develop a plan is appreciated.
On emergency procedures, he echoed what we discussed in class. Blood is dangerous, and the first step in an emergency may be to use a biohazard kit. The first aid kit is located below the monitor station in the ID shop, and is mounted on the wall outside of his office in the Furniture shop.
He also requested that I send him an email so that he may attend the next research presentation.
2/07/2005
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