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Minutes 12-09-02MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD IN THE FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM, CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2002 AT 10:00 A.M. Present Tom Balfe, Chairman Mark Bobich Bill Coup Dominic DeMauro Eric Falstad Glenda Hall (arrived at 10:25) Brenda LeVant Barbara Madden, Secretary Chuck Magazine Glendon Morgan Mike Rumpf Tim Valentine Parks Utilities Library Finance/Warehouse Golf Course Public Works Communications City Clerk Risk Management Info. Tech. Services Development Fire/EMS Absent John Bebensee, Vice Chair Dorothy Mack Barbara Scott Carisse Weise Recreation Human Resources Police City Manager I. Call to Order Chairman Balfe called the meeting to order at 10:10 a.m. II. Roll Call The Secretary called the roll and declared that a quorum was present. II1. Acceptance of Minutes November 18, 2002 Regular Meeting Mr. Falstad stated that on Page 3 in the first paragraph, last sentence, the words "safety eyewear" should be changed to "safety glasses." Motion Mr. Magazine moved to accept the minutes, as amended. Motion seconded by Mr. Coup and unanimously carried. Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, FL December 9, 2002 IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program None V. Old Business A. Fire Drills Captain Valentine reported that theme would be no fire drills until the new safety consultant came onboard. He did speak to the Fire and Life Safety Division and they did not think that conducting the drills would be a problem, but the department heads would have to cooperate in getting them set up. Mr. Magazine announced that the safety consultant would be starting in January and suggested that fire drills be tabled until the new safety consultant is onboard. Captain Valentine requested that the issue be discussed with Chief Gale. B. "Proud to be a Safe Worker" Awards None C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings (Magazine) Mr. Magazine stated that he would have the yearly figures available at the next meeting. D. Defensive Driver Course (Magazine) Classes will begin in January and a schedule will be available at that time. E. Incident Review Board Referrals (Magazine) None F. Wellness Program (Magazine) Mr. Magazine said that he would be meeting with the consortium of approximately 13 cities that are establishing a wellness program to determine what they would be offering. If the program is worthwhile, the City will, in all probably, join in. 2 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, FL December 9, 2002 VI. New Business A. Departmental Safety Issues As a follow up to last month's meeting regarding safety goggles versus safety glasses, Mr. Bobich reviewed the APM. He has identified certain positions where there should be a change to require the wearing of safety goggles instead of safety glasses while performing grinding and cutting. Mr. Magazine noted that those positions will be upgraded from eye 1 (safety glasses with side shields) to eye 2 (splash resistant goggles) as follows: i. Fleet Painting and Body- sanding and grinding ii. Maintenance Mechanic- grinding and cutting iii. Special Equipment Mechanic- cutting and grinding iv. Trades- cuffing and grinding v. Utilities- cutting, grinding & sanding vi. Wastewater- cuffing, grinding & sanding vii. Water Basic - cutting, grinding & sanding Mr. DeMauro will bring samples of various safety goggles to the next meeting for the Safety Committee to determine which ones the Warehouse should stock. He pointed out that many departments have been ordering their own equipment without going through the warehouse. The goggles chosen by the Safety Committee will be the only ones that should be purchased. Mr. Bobich inquired if it would be possible to purchase safety goggles that are anti-fog coated. It was mentioned that there are sprays on the market for this purpose, but Mr. Magazine noted that these sprays might not be approved by ANSI. Mr. DeMauro will determine if there are anti-fog goggles that would also be available. Captain Valentine stated that he felt it should be mandatory that all fire personnel wear safety glasses because eye incidences have increased, especially blood borne pathogen incidences. Mr. Magazine noted that currently there are no eye protection requirements for EMS employees in the PPE. Captain Valentine explained the type of eye protection that he had in mind, and Mr. Magazine suggested that all fire personnel should be required to wear some type of splash resistant goggles. When Mr. DeMaruo brings samples of goggles to the next meeting, a different type will be selected for fire personnel, as long they are ANSI approved. Mr. Magazine suggested that when the changes are made to the PPE, he would also include splash resistant goggles for fire personnel, even if they are a different type. 3 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Meeting Boynton Beach, FL December 9, 2002 Motion Mr. Magazine moved to add the eight changes that have been identified in the PPE. Motion seconded by Mr. Bobich. Chairman Balfe inquired how other departments could be prevented from going out and buying their own safety goggles. Mr. DeMauro stated that once the warehouse carries approved goggles, if a department purchases their own goggles, they would not be reimbursed by Finance. Also, Mr. DeMauro noted that anything they stock has already been approved by Risk Management and if a department purchases an item from a magazine that is not approved, the supervisor could be held responsible if something happens to any of his employees. Mr. Magazine will speak with Chief Bingham regarding the wearing of safety goggles once they have been selected. Vote The motion unanimously carried. B. Other Mr. Magazine noted that Paul Viollis will be conducting two sessions of Preventing Violence in the Workplace on Tuesday, December 10th. This is mandatory for all supervisors. The first session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the afternoon session starts at 1:00 p.m. VII. Announcements None VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, January 13, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. IX. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:35 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Barbara M. Madden Recording Secretary (one tape) (December 9, 2002) 4