Minutes 03-12-07
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON
MARCH 12,2007 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
Ray Altman
Tom Balfe
Karen Abramson
Eric Falstad
Dorothy Mack
Angelena Quinn
Barbara Scott
Rodney Vicki
Utilities
Risk Management
City Clerk
Fire Rescue
Recreation & Parks
Library
Golf Course
Human Resources
Public Works
Police/Code Compliance
FinanceIWarehouse
ABSENT:
Glendon Morgan
Leslie Rogers
Carisse LeJeune/Pam Welsh
Michael Rumpf
ITS/GIS
Communications
City Manager
Development
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 declared a quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of February 12, 2007 regular meeting
Motion
Mr. Falstad moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Mack seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
IV, Safety Committee Education and Training Program
Vice Chair Magazine distributed information on accident case studies showing the type of
accidents that occur when employees do not use safe work practices. He advised he would
post the information on the shared drive.
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V, Unfinished Business
A. Fire Drills
Karen Abramson indicated the Library fire alarm recently sounded and the building was
evacuated within two minutes and the Fire Department arrived within four. It was unknown what
set off the alarm. The Fire Department inspected the facility, found nothing and then reset the
alarm.
Ray Altman explained the City was making a decision about who would reset alarms. He noted
there was a liability issue and Fire Life Safety was reviewing the matter. Vice Chair Magazine
requested when alarms sound, two copies of the report should be submitted; one to Risk
Management and the other to the affected department. The report would be included with a
copy of the minutes. This procedure would take place going forward and was exclusive of the
incident at the Library last week.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Vice Chair Magazine would bring in the graph showing the information and also advised the
information is on the shared drive.
D. Defensive Driver Course
Four classes were scheduled for March. Part-time and temporary employees using City
vehicles or personal vehicles, for work related duties, must take the class. It was noted the
class was a training program.
Ray Altman reported 18 individuals were hired, but because they took an evac course, they did
not take the defensive driving course. They now need to take the class and the Fire
Department was very cooperative. Vice Chair Magazine was working with the Police
Department and reported the City Manger was supportive of the effort.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None.
F. Safety Manual Review
Vice Chair Magazine explained there was a problem getting the Safety Manual on the shared
drive. He reported he was working with ITS and if it could not be done, he would print hard
copies. He hoped by the next meeting the document would be distributed electronically. The
Safety Manual would have some changes. Acknowledgement of the manual by employees
would be signed for with paychecks.
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Vice Chair Magazine also advised he spoke with MSDS On-line about MSDS services. The
City was using the Cornell University website but the issue was there were more than 250K
materials listed on the site. He explained if they use MSDS On-line, the sheets could be
customized for each department and a quick find file could be used. Vice Chair Magazine has a
proposal from them and was trying to have the property insurance company purchase it and
make it available to the City. The warehouse has the most up-to-date copies of MSDS Sheets
from the manufacturer, and questions could be directed to the warehouse.
VI, New Business
Vice Chair Magazine reported the Safety Awards Annual Luncheon was a worthwhile activity to
attend. In the past, the City received awards and members of the City Commission and the City
Manager attended. The City usually received awards each year. Unfortunately, the luncheon
conflicted with Tallahassee Days this year and it was unknown whether this scheduling conflict
would continue in the future.
A. Department Safety Issues
Ray Altman asked whether the members were aware of any instances when steel-toed footwear
collapsed and the foot had to be extricated from the shoe. The members were unaware of any
instances. Mr. Altman indicated he would research the issue further and advised employees
were looking for Kevlar toed shoes as opposed to the steel-toed ones. Vice Chair Magazine
indicated as long as they met the American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM) or American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, they were approved for use.
VII, Next Meeting Date: Monday, April 9, 2007 10:00 A.M.
VIII. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting properly adjourned at 10:34 a,m.
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Catherine Cherry-Guberman
Recording Secretary
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