Minutes 06-09-08
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE FIRE/POLICE
TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Mark Bobich, Chair
Catherine Cherry-Guberman
Jeremy Davis
Angelena Michael
Chris Mitchell
Samantha Sidlower
Jody Rivers
Maibet Rosado
Pam Welsh
Rodney Vicki
Risk Management
City Clerk
Golf
Public Works
Development
ITS/GIS
Recreation and Parks
Human Resources
City Manager
Warehouse
Absent:
Chuck Magazine, Vice Chair
Mike Taylor/Gary Ezell
Ray Altman/Mike Landress
Mike Naughton/Karen Abramson
Barbara Scott/Lt. Katz
Risk Management
Utilities
Fire Rescue
Library
Police
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 10:06 a.m. Chair Bobich explained Vice Chair
Magazine was out of town, due to the birth of his gr:mdchild Qrandson.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll and determined a quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of 05/12/2008 regular meeting
There were no changes to the minutes, and the minutes were approved by consensus.
IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program - Safety Video
The video presentation was deferred to the next meeting
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v. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Ms. Rivers reported staff at the pool established emergency activation procedures.
Chair Bobich explained Utilities conducted a fire drill, but he did not have the report with
him.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None. Chair Bobich thought there were one or two forthcoming from Utilities.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetinos
Chair Bobich advised he was reviewing the reports, and they are on the Shared Drive.
D. Defensive Driver Course
1. Solid Waste drivers, special class
The list of Solid Waste personnel required to take the course was completed, and
personnel would begin to take the course in the near future.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
None.
F. Near Miss Accident Reportino System
Chair Bobich explained the system was available through Hotmail; however, they were
trying to establish a system internally. He explained if information was sent via email,
confidentiality was lost. Staff was trying to get a confidential system in place. In the
interim, providing the information to Risk Management would be a plus.
G. Fire Alarm System in City Hall Complex
The system was still being updated and staff was waiting for a proposal for the Public
Works, West Plant and West Wing areas. Chair Bobich explained work was needed to
be done at those locations, as well as at City Hall and other facilities.
H. Other
None.
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VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Chair Bobich explained information was distributed about heat stress, but a few
incidents had already occurred within the last week. He stressed the need for
employees to remain hydrated and in the shade. It was important for employees to
keep an eye out for their coworkers. If a coworker did not look well, the situation should
be addressed. Employees should eat properly and it was noted, Gatorade and other
potassium-rich foods would be helpful.
B. Other
None.
VII. Announcements
None.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Monday, July 14, 2008, 10:00 a.m.
VII. Adjournment
Motion
Ms. Rivers moved to adjourn. Ms. Welsh seconded the motion that unanimously
passed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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