Minutes 11-08-11 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M.
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM B, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator
Mike Landress, Vice Chair Fire Rescue
Mike Dauta Finance/Warehouse
Dorothy Mack Human Resources
Chuck Magazine Risk Management
Terri Owens ITS /GIS
Bevis Pigott Utilities
Mike Rumpf Development
Barbara Scott Police /Code Compliance
Sharon Vicki Public Works
ABSENT:
Catherine Cherry, Secretary City Clerk
Carisse LeJeune City Manager
Jeremy Davis /Eric Falstad Golf
Michael Naughton /Karen Abramson Library
Wally Majors/Tom Balfe Recreation & Parks
I. CaII to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
11. Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
111. Acceptance of Minutes of 09/13/2011 regular meeting (No quorum in
October)
Motion
Mr. Magazine moved to approve the minutes. Mr. Dauta seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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IV. Safety Committee Education & Training — tbd
This item was addressed at the end of the meeting.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
None.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
There were no issues or concerns raised. Chair Bobich thanked the members who sent
their inspection reports electronically. Mr. Magazine commented he would be providing
the City Manager's Leadership Team with a copy of the inspections and safety
meetings. Departments could then address who would represent the departments at
the meetings.
D. Incident Review Board Referrals
None.
E. Drug Free Policy Statement (HR — Pedro Escobar) — TABLED 10/12/2010
No report was given. Ms. Mack, from Human Resources, agreed to consult with Mr.
Escobar regarding when the statement would be complete.
F. Flu Shot Update
Vice Chair Landress reported the Fire Department teamed up with Human Resources
and administered about 200 vaccines to employees and retirees. There were about 20
to 25 retirees and family members who received the vacination, and about 10 doses
were still available. Anyone interested in receiving the vaccine should see Vice Chair
Landress. An email would be forwarded by Pat Sholos, Benefits Coordinator, advising
shots were still available.
G. Other
None
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VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Mr. Magazine reported they were working with Public Works regarding lighting in the
City Hall breezeway and the parking lot. He stated the timer was corrected so the
breezeway lights would be on, but tree trimming must occur around the pole lights in the
parking lot. It was hoped the matter would be resolved shortly.
B. Other
None.
VII. Announcements
A. Other
Mr. Magazine sent an email to the members regarding the safety boot schedule.
Personnel from Ritz Boots would be at the Utilities Department and the Warehouse on
November 15, 2011 for employees to be fitted, have a size adjustment, or obtain a
slightly different size or width boot. Otherwise, the forms can be processed through the
Warehouse. It was important the size and width information be included as it was not
on the original voucher.
The Emergency Manager sent an email to the Leadership Team to complete the
Incident Command System (ICS) National Incident Management System (NIMS) 706
Training Module, which is due to Pedro Escobar in Human Resources by December 1,
2011. The training takes about 45 minutes to complete. Vice Chair Landress
recommended printing the exam before taking the course. A meeting on it was
planned, and an email would be sent advising the Team when it would be held.
V. Safety Committee Education & Training — tbd
A safety video entitled, Power Lift Technique, was viewed, which pertained to lifting
techniques to protect the spine. It was noted this technique was used by companies
around the world.
The video indicated the commonly used squat lift was not an effective lifting technique.
Back lifting is done repeatedly, and it over - leverages the back. It stretches the
ligaments and disks, and bulging disks and torn ligaments eventually lead to injuries
and pain. It was learned back injuries were cumulative.
The video recommended the wide - stance Power Lift technique should be used. Taking
a stance wider than shoulder width allows one to raise and lower a load vertically with
the legs, rather than the spine. A wide - stance lift allows one to be closer to the load
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with feet flat on the floor thereby providing a stable base. The knees only have to bend
to a 100 degree angle. The stance is easier on damaged or arthritic knees as it keeps
the spine in a strong neutral position, similar to an elevator, instead of using the spine
like a crane. The wide - stance Power Lift position is the strongest lifting posture a
human can use, and employees were encouraged to practice using the wide - stance lift
keeping the head and chest up to maintain a neutral spine.
There are four other lifts derived from the Power Lift. These are the Power Lift without
tipping load, tripod, golfer's bend, and the lean bar lifting technique. One can create
handles by tipping the load for an easier lift. Tall objects can be tipped away from the
lifter who can then step around the object in a wide - stance position. The tripod lift is
used to handle Toads that are hard to access, such as a box on a low shelf. Employees
should get down on one knee to create a tripod lift. By placing the hand on a shelf or
the other knee, the thigh supports the weight of the load. The golfer's bend is a good
way to use a one - handed lift. It relives back strain by pivoting the hip. The lean bar
technique involves leaning against a horizontal bar or other item, which avoids back
strain. The key is to transfer the body weight to the bar. Bridging adds strength and
balance to the lift. Bridging places hands and arms against solid objects while lifting or
rising. It provides better balance and increases strength by one - third.
Chair Bobich recommended employees practice the technique. Departments interested
in viewing the video should contact him. Vice Chair Landress agreed to contact Ray
Altman regarding training for firefighters.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 9:00 a.m.
IX. Adjournment
Motion
Mr. Magazine moved to adjourn. Mr. Dauta seconded the motion that unanimously
passed. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:40 a.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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