Minutes 12-11-06
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
DECEMBER 11,2006 AT 10:00 A.M., IN THE FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM,
BOYNTON BEACH CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair
Chuck Magazine, Vice Chair
Catherine Cherry-Guberman, Secretary
Karen Abramson
Ray Altman
John Bebensee
Tim Calhoun
Eric Falstad
Leslie Rogers
Michael Rumpf
Barbara Scott
Rodney Vicki
Utilities
Risk Management
City Clerk
Library
Fire Rescue
Recreation & Parks
Public Works
Golf Course
Communications
Development
Police/Code Compliance
Finance/Warehouse
ABSENT:
Carisse Lejeune/Pam Welsh
Dorothy Mack/Maibet Rosado
Glendon Morgan/Cathy McDeavitt
City Manager
Human Resources
ITS/GIS
I. Call to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll and determined who was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of November 13, 2006 regular meeting.
Motion
Mr. Bebensee moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Falstad seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program
Vice Chair Magazine announced there were new safety cones installed by Facilities in City
buildings. Anyone having a need for the cones should contact Facilities.
There was no report given on the Safety Committee Education and Training Program.
V. Unfinished Business
A. Fire Drills
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Vice Chair Magazine announced it was up to each department to provide fire drill training for
their coworkers. He advised after the first of the year, there would be unannounced fire drills.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetinas
Vice Chair Magazine announced he would be attending departmental safety meetings.
D. Defensive Driver Course
Defensive Driving Courses were being scheduled in January. There were none scheduled in
December.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None.
F. Safety Manual Review
The Safety Committee reviewed the Safety Manual and made the following changes and
comments:
Page 13, second paragraph, third line, which pertained to moving a vehicle, and if the vehicle
was in an accident. This could be contradictory to any investigations that might be needed by
police or fire. The board discussed if the vehicle is operable, it should be moved from the
roadway. Ms. Scott would check with Lt. Katz about this. When the information is received, the
topic will be revisited.
Page 16, third paragraph, for consistency purposes it was noted 911 was written as 9-1-1
elsewhere in the document.
Page 18, #9, Operations in the Public Way shall read, " Any material used to cover holes on a
temporary basis must be securely fastened in place."
Page 22, #20, should read, "keep personal items secured"
Page 26, Ladders and Scaffolding, #1, scaffolding should not be capitalized, nor should
planking or platforms.
There was a short discussion about determining the proper angles of ladders. The optimum
angle is 75.5 degrees. A rule of thumb is to place your feet against the bottom of the ladder and
extend arms forward. When your fingertips touch the ladder that is the proper angle to use.
Language to the effect the optimum angle shall be 75 degrees will be used.
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The changes would be made to the manual and a new copy sent to the Safety Coordinators to
copy and distribute. Vice Chair Magazine would be creating an employee distribution list for
each department. Employees would be required to sign for their copy. He would also insert the
notation the document was approved by the Safety Committee on December 11, 2006.
G. Personal Protection Equipment - Animal Control
Chair Bobich reported this issue was discussed at a previous meeting and was resolved through
the Police Department budget process. It was noted there were only two Animal Control
Officers impacted.
VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Ms. Abramson commented in reference to the Safety Manual acknowledgement, the
acknowledgement should indicate the employee would READ the manual. Additionally, since
the document would be distributed digitally or electronically, documenting receipt of them could
be an issue. Vice Chair Magazine would be speaking with the City Attorney about the
acknowledgement.
There was a question about the Supervisor's Report of Incident form. There was an incident
and the affected employee conducted his own investigation. Vice Chair Magazine advised the
supervisor of the affected individual needed to conduct the investigation and fill out the report.
VII. Announcements
Chair Bobich wished the committee a happy holiday.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: January 8,2007
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Catherine erry-Guberman
Recording Secretary
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