Minutes 12-13-11 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2011 AT 9:00 A.M.
IN CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM B, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator
Ray Altman, Vice Chair Fire Rescue
Catherine Cherry, Secretary City Clerk
Dorothy Mack Human Resources
Terri Owens ITS /GIS
Bevis Pigott Utilities
Barbara Scott Police /Code Compliance
Sharon Vicki Public Works
ABSENT:
Mike Dauta Finance/VVarehouse
Jeremy Davis /Eric Falstad Golf Course
Carisse LeJeune City Manager
Chuck Magazine Risk Management
Wally Majors/Tom Balfe Recreation & Parks
Michael Naughton /Karen Abramson Library
Mike Rumpf /Chris Mitchell Development
I. Call to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was taken with the above members noted as present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of November 8, 2011 regular meeting
Motion
Ms. Scott moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Vicki seconded the motion that
unanimously passed.
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IV. Safety Committee Education & Training — tbd
Chair Bobich distributed information which would be discussed later in the meeting.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
There was one unannounced fire drill at Fire Station No. 5, the Emergency Operations
Center.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None.
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
Chair Bobich appreciated receiving the reports electronically and stated they would look
for other paperwork reduction procedures in Risk Management. This would include
paperwork regarding Incident Review Board Referrals, as they hoped to move them to
an electronic platform.
D. Incident Review Board Referrals
There were no referrals; however, a meeting was scheduled. Chair Bobich advised
there have not been many incidents this year, but the ones that were received were
significant.
E. Drug Free Policy Statement (HR — Pedro Escobar) — TABLED 10/12/2010
Ms. Mack reported there were no updates at this time. Julie Oldbury, HR Director, and
she would be working on revising the policies and hoped to have information at the next
meeting.
F. Other
None.
VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
Vice Chair Altman shared an incident involving a live burn at a recent Fire Department
Pancake Breakfast. He stated he took responsibility for it, and it was difficult to review
one's own department. A situation arose, due to miscommunication, which caused
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unexpected actions from other individuals. While no one was at risk, or close to being
injured, an unsafe situation could have occurred. He recognized employees are all
human and he encouraged workers and employees to examine themselves and their
safety practices. He stated the situation was a learning experience. A Near Miss Report
would be forwarded to Chair Bobich. It would also be entered into the Fire Department
System.
B. Other
Vice Chair Altman reviewed the handout from NIOSH, the Fire Fighter Fatality
Investigation and Prevention Program, which detailed a Lieutenant who died from being
crushed while changing oil on one of the department vehicles. He emphasized safety
equipment should be used because one cannot count on unforeseen circumstances.
The incident could have been prevented had the correct equipment been used.
VII. Announcements
A. Other
A Timberline representative will be at the Utilities Department lobby on December 14,
2011 at 1 p.m. to fit employees with safety shoes and address special orders.
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 9:00 a.m.
Chair Bobich wished all a Happy Holiday.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was properly adjourned at 9:21
a.m.
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Catherine Cherry
Recording Secretary
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