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Minutes 12-10-07 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON DECEMBER 10, 2007,11:00 A.M. IN THE FIRE/POLICE TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Mark Bobich, Chair Chuck Magazine, Vice Chair Catherine Cherry-Guberman Ray Altman Eric Falstad Dorothy Mack Glendon Morgan Mike Naughton Angelena Quinn Jody Rivers Mike Rumpf Barbara Scott Rodney Vicki Pam Welsh Utilities Risk Management City Clerk Fire Rescue Golf Course Human Resources ITS Library Public Works Recreation and Parks Development Police/Code Warehouse/Finance City Manager 1. Call to Order Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 11: 1 0 a.m. I. Roll Call The secretary called the roll and determined a quorum was present. II. Acceptance of Minutes of 11/19/2007 regular Motion Vice Chair Magazine moved to approve the minutes as presented. Ms. Rivers seconded the motion that unanimously passed. III. Safety Committee Education and Training Program Chair Bobich had a short video to play in preparation for updating the safety manual. The video was on Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE). Highlights of the video included: ./ There will always be hazards in the workplace. The best way to ensure one's health and safety is to wear the PPE. If it is provided or required, an employee is required to wear it. 1 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2007 ./ Ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, and respirators were all examples of safety equipment that commonly avoid injury. Dust masks are widely misused and can not be used for vapors or spray painting. Hardhats, boots and shoes are also widely used. ./ There are other types of safety equipment not considered as PPE, and they should all be considered. Keep equipment in good condition or repair. Keep a good attitude about PPE. ./ On July 5, 1994, (OSHA) Occupational Safety Health Administration, required employees to conduct an assessment of hazards in the workplace that may require PPE and identify them. It also required documentation the assessment was completed. Training was mandated under the new rule for the equipment and PPE. ./ Generally PPE is simple to understand, but specific training may be required for employees using pesticides and other chemicals. Personal Protective Equipment and training improves worker acceptance on using equipment. Safety is a team effort. Chair Bobich pointed out much equipment was available or could be ordered through the warehouse. IV. Old Business A. Fire Drills This item was tabled due to Mr. Altman being out of town. Mr. Landress was unaware of any recent drills, but he did acknowledge paperwork from the Recreation and Parks Department that was distributed indicating their department conducts fire drills. These would be reviewed at the next meeting. B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards Mr. Magazine advised they made a presentation at the City Commission meeting to two employees who received the award. He expressed they hope to make more presentations in the future. C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings Mr. Magazine announced his staff was finalizing the list. Anyone needing to forward their inspection information should do so promptly. 2 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2007 D. Defensive Driver Course 1. Solid Waste Drivers, special class (not yet requested) Mr. Magazine advised he recently distributed the notices for the first quarter of the year. The course was required every three years if the employee drives a City vehicle or uses their personal vehicle for City business. The Solid Waste Department was still working on their list. E. Incident Review Board Referrals None. F. Smoking Cessation Classes - Human Resources Ms. Mack reported the Human Resource Department was finalizing documentation to be distributed later in the week regarding a smoking cessation class. G. Near Miss Accident Reporting System - Fire (Altman) This item was tabled to the next meeting. H. Other Mr. Magazine reminded the members about the revisions to the Safety Manual. He needed those by the end of the month, so they could be reviewed at the n'ext Safety Committee meeting. He was also looking for department responses, confirming the members for the Safety Committee and Incident Review Board. These departments were the Development, Police and Utilities Departments. V. New Business A. Departmental Safety Issues None. B. Other Mr. Magazine explained there were issues that came up regarding the parade that were safety related. He had advised the City did not want anything thrown from floats. They had spoken with Recreation and Parks and the CRA about this beforehand. The Sun Sentinel threw items at individuals on the stage for the concert, and the people on the 3 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida December 10, 2007 stage threw them back. The Sun Sentinel will no longer be invited to participate in the parade as a result of their actions. The sidewalks were an issue along 4th Street. Another safety issue at the concert, was a large boa constrictor which caused concern to the attendees. Because pets or animals were not restricted, the police could not do anything about it. In the future, pets or large animals would be restricted and it was noted at the concert there an arrest made on another matter. The City was working with the CRA on these issues for future events. Boynton Beach was one of the few entities with an active Safety and Risk Management program for these types of activities, but Mr. Magazine stressed these events generate incidents. He gave kudos to his staff. Ms. Rivers noted it was not uncommon for cities to ban animals from special events. Another issue was certain individuals were invited onto the stage, however, many individuals and dignitaries exceeded their guest limit and abused their privileges. The stage capacity may have been exceeded which was a major issue. Ms. Rivers commented they would try to make additional accommodations next year. Another issue was the tower lights. Mr. Magazine explained everyone had a job and those individuals needed to stay with that job. He thanked all the departments for their contributions to the event. There were no serious incidents this year. VI. Announcements Mr. Rumpf announced two individuals had their purses stolen from area gas stations while they were pumping gas recently. Another helpful hint for employees doing holiday shopping was to try to make the more than one trip home and then come back to finish shopping. Shoppers are sometimes watched in parking lots placing gifts in their cars and going back to do more shopping, allowing opportunity for theft. VII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, January 14, 2008,11:00 a.m. VIII. Adjournment There being no further business to discuss, there was consensus to adjourn the meeting at 11 :48 a.m. COJjLtAJJi~_~j 0 Alii j - Catherine Cherry ,,'-V'V ~O Recording Secretary 121607 4