Minutes 09-08-08
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,2008, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE FIRE/POLICE
TRAINING ROOM, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Mark Bobich Safety Administrator
Ray Altman, Vice Chair Fire Rescue
Catherine Cherry-Guberman, Secretary City Clerk
Chuck Magazine Risk Management
Glenda Hall Public Works
Mike Naughton (arrived at 10:10 a.m.) Library
Maibet Rosado Human Resources
Jody Rivers Recreation and Parks
Mike Rumpf Development
Samantha Sidlower ITS/GIS
Absent:
Pam Welsh/Carisse Lejeune City Manager
Julie Alibrandi/Rodney Vicki Finance
Eric Falstad/Jeremy Davis Golf Course
Barbara Scott/Lt. Jeffrey Katz Police/Code Compliance
Bevis Pigott/Gary Ezell Utilities
I. Call to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.
II. Roll Call
The Recording Secretary called the roll and determined a quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of August 11, 2008 regular meeting
Motion
Mr. Magazine moved to accept the minutes. Ms. Rivers seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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IV. Safety Committee Education and Training Program - Safety Video
A safety video regarding skin cancer was viewed. The video explained each year 600K
new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed. Most cases of skin cancer occur due to too
much exposure to the sun. Of those cases, 8,800 individuals will die and the rest will
undergo potentially disfiguring surgery.
The following are highlights of the presentation depicting the causes and early
symptoms of skin cancer, and the need for "Slip, Slop and Slap":
./ Skin cancer is caused by a variety of environmental factors such as burns,
infectious disease, contact with certain chemicalsp; but the most common cause
is sunlight
./ Squamous Cell Carcinoma is believed to be caused by overexposure to
Ultraviolet B rays. This type of carcinoma grows rapidly and can spread to other
areas of the body. It affects 80,000 to 100,000 people each year. The tumor
appears as a raised red or pink mass, or a wart like growth, that appears on the
skin exposed to the sun. Two thousand individuals will die each year from this
carcinoma.
./ Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common, affecting up to 400,000 people each
year. This cancer rarely spreads and grows slowly, but it can cause
disfigurement. These cancers are raised, translucent, pearly masses that can
press over, ulcerate or bleed.
./ The deadliest skin cancer is Malignant Melanoma. This cancer can appear
anywhere on the body. They are asymmetrically shaped, mottled brown or black
that turns to red, blue or white and grows rapidly. If the tumor becomes the
thickness of a dime, the survival rate is slim. Sunlight plays a role in this type of
cancer. Statistics show that many melanoma cases have a history of at least
three or more severe sunburns with blistering, usually as a child, but as the
individual ages, the likelihood of melanoma increases.
./ Cool and overcast days can have the highest radiation. Water, snow and
reflective objects can reflect up to 85% of the sun's rays. Workers in the Sunbelt
or higher altitudes have a greater rate of skin cancer because there is less of the
atmosphere to filter the rays.
./ Reduce the chances of developing skin cancer by "slipping" on a shirt, preferably
a long sleeve one, "slop" on sunscreen rated 15 or higher are recommended for
adequate protection and "slap" on a hat. Dark-skinned, Hispanic or Asiatic
peoples and fair-haired, light-eyed individuals of northern extraction are prone to
skin cancers.
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Taking easy steps such as "Slip, Slop and Slap" can be highly effective in preventing
skin cancer.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Vice Chair Altman read reports he received on fire drills. He advised the Recreation and
Parks Department would be done by the end of September and would then start all over
again. He also advised fire extinguisher training took place at Intracoastal Park.
There was a fire drill at the Senior Center and 62 patrons evacuated in two minutes or
less. All the fire doors were closed and the evacuation occurred in a professional
manner.
Ms. Rivers explained the Art and Hester Centers have to have fire drills due to Public
Health regulations.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Chair Bobich was reviewing the information sent in and the members were encouraged
to check the shared drive to ensure their department was receiving proper credit for
holding meetings and conducting inspections.
D. Defensive Driver Course
1. Frequency from every 3 years to every 2 years
Mr. Magazine explained the recommendation regarding increasing the frequency of the
class was given to the City Manager and they were now waiting for it to be finalized. It
was noted in other areas of the State, some municipalities required the course be taken
every five years, but for most areas, the course was two to three years.
E. Incident Review Board Referrals
There were none to report; however Ms. Rivers noted an employee of Public Works ran
over a bollard at the Senior Center pedestrian entranceway. She explained no one was
hurt, but she would like additional information. Mr. Magazine would check into the
incident.
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On another matter, Intracoastal Park was to receive an Automatic Electronic Defibrillator
(AED). The Department was working on obtaining it with County funds but the
defibrillator was not yet received.
F. Fire Alarm System in City Hall Complex - Status (Table)
Chair Bobich explained Paula LeBlanc of Facilities Management, has a meeting with the
contractor scheduled and the renovations to the system would likely start after October
1, 2008. Other facilities also needed work. Ms. Rivers would also find out if there were
any additional requirements that had to be done monthly at the City centers.
G. Other
None.
VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Mr. Rumpf inquired where he could get additional information regarding fire extinguisher
training and was directed to Jim Macintyre, Fire Protection Engineer. It was noted the
training was a good way to learn how to put out a small fire or serve as a refresher
course. Mr. Macintyre could tailor training to various departments as needed.
Ms. Rivers inquired about control burns which are needed for some vegetation at the
Hester Center. Vice Chair Altman would contact the Division of Forestry to see if they
could use the request as a training exercise for them, and that would address the issue
for the City.
Mr. Magazine explained the Utilities Department requests monthly meetings with Risk
Management to review safety issues and if any other department was interested in the
same service, to let his department know. Chair Bobich conducts between 50 and 60
inspections per month. If any training or assistance in the field is needed, departments
should contact him at 740-6044.
B. Other
Samantha Sidlower received kudos for reading the Safety Newsletter. In the newsletter,
Mr. Magazine explained employees are taking shortcuts and rushing through the job.
Now there are fewer individuals doing more work and this is the time for supervisors to
be even more safety conscious because when things get tougher, there are more
accidents. He cautioned it is in each department's best interest for employees to take
the time to do the job right. He encouraged all employees to work smarter. The right
way is the safe way.
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On another matter, Vice Chair Altman inquired if the warehouse had any reflective
palmed gloves. He explained if individuals are backing people out at night, the
reflective gloves would help.
The reflective vest standards were also changed by the National Fire Protection
Administration and the amount of reflective and safety materials have been increased.
He checked with the Warehouse to ensure the vests had enough reflective material to
meet the new regulations. Vice Chair Altman would check further into the vests. Chair
Bobich reminded the members some items could be obtained through a special order.
An update on the gloves and the vests would be made at the next meeting.
VII. Announcements
None.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: October 13, 2008
IX. Adjournment
Motion
Mr. Magazine moved to adjourn. The motion was duly seconded and unanimously
passed.
The meeting adjourned at 10:29 a.m.
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Catherine Cherry .
Recording Secretary
09/11/08
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