Agenda 12-10-13 SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
9:00a.m.
City Hall Conference Room B
Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III Acceptance of Minutes of 11/12/13 regular meeting
IV Safety Committee Education & Training — tbd
V Old Business
A Fire Drllis
B Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings
D Incident Review Board Referrals
E. Drug Free Policy Statement (HR /RM — Mark Bobich /Pam Webb) — TABLED
10/12/2010
F Safety Manual Review
G. Other
VI New Business
A Departmental Safety Issues
B. Other
VII. Announcements
A Other
VIII. Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2013, 9:00 a.m.
IX Adjournment
DISTRIBUTION
Mark Bobich, Chairperson, Safety Administrator
I}('rrnan Ric ee, (TVlichael Landress) - Fire Rescue
Catherine Cherry -Gu Berman, TBD
Beth Trachtenberg (Sylvia Woods) — City Manager
Michael Rumpf (Chris Mitchell) — Development
Mike Dauta (Julie Alibrandi) — Finance/Warehouse
Jeremy Davis (Eric Falstad) — Golf Course
Pat Sholos (TBD) — HR /Risk
Robert Sweeney (Alan Karialainen) — ITS /GIS
Michael Naughton (Karen Abramson) — Library
Barbara Scott (LT Jeffery Katz) — Police /Code Compliance
Art Brode (Dwight Saulter) — Public Works
Wally Majors (Ginny Shea) — Recreation & Parks
Pam Webb — HR /Risk
Bevis Pigott (Gary Ezell) — Utilities
xc Lori Lavernere, City Manager —()
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PUT SAFETY IN GEAR WHEN BACKING
Backing is one of the most dangerous maneuvers a driver is asked to do.
Approximately 20% of all accidents occur while backing, although it's only about
1°A) of the driving time. Backing accidents are almost always preventable.
How can we prevent backing accidents?
Know your clearances! Before starting to back, always make sure there is proper
clearance and sufficient room to back safely. If time has elapsed since you
began backing, check again. In the time it takes to complete paperwork on
deliveries or prepare to leave a site, a vehicle or person may have snuck in
behind you. If any vehicle or person approaches your truck form the rear, allow
the vehicle or person to pass before continuing to back your vehicle. Use care in
backing against buildings or docks to prevent damage to vehicles or buildings.
Mirrors can be deceiving and should not be wholly depended upon while backing.
When in a tight spot, exit your vehicle and look as necessary.
Do not depend on others to assist in giving you signal and directions. Spotters
can be helpful, but you will be held responsible for backing accidents, regardless
of who is directing you. Always walk around the vehicle when necessary.
Avoid backing out of a blind alley if there is any other feasible way of getting out.
Avoid backing in intersections or while stopped in traffic. Allow space in front of
your vehicle to pull forward and around stopped vehicles.
When in doubt, Get out and look!
The Ten Commandments of Backing
1. Back only when necessary - plan ahead to avoid backing whenever possible.
2. Back the shortest distance possible.
3. Back straight line when possible.
4. Back sight side next.
5. Back blind side only as a last resort.
6. Back as slowly as possible. When in doubt, set brakes, get out and look!
7. Sound horn before backing.
8. Use 4 -ways (hazard flashers) before backing.
9. Monitor both mirrors every 3 to 5 seconds.
10. Check all 6 clearances (front, rear, right side, left side, ground and overhead)
and know your vehicle and its blind spots!
Backing a vehicle is often said to be a true test of a driver's ability. Backing
accidents can be prevented.
Driving Safety - Now & Always
Motor vehicles traffic crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the U S.,
and the leading cause of death for American workers. Each year, car crashes cause over
40,000 deaths, more than 250,000 injuries requiring hospitalization and more than three
million visits to emergency rooms across the nation. For employers, this equates to serious
injury or death of employees, as well as substantial direct and indirect costs
During the holiday and winter seasons, the likelihood of being involved in a motor vehicle
accident increases significantly. Long trips taken to visit relatives can lead to drowsy driving
Christmas and New Year's parties can lead to an increase in drunken drivers on the road
Snow and ice can play havoc with driving conditions All of these situations increase your
chances of being in an accident.
Most motor vehicle accidents can be avoided if drivers and passengers take a few simple steps
to reduce the likelihood of a crash Follow these driving tips below and they will help reduce
your chances of being in an accident
• Always wear your seat belt and insist that other passengers in the car do the same. If
you have young children always insure they are strapped into an approved child safety
seat
• Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Besides being illegal, this
severely impairs your judgment and is one of the major causes of vehicle crashes.
• Avoid distractions while driving. CeII phone use and texting are two of the major
causes of distracted driving accidents. You should not use your phone or text while
driving. If you need to speak with someone or send a text, pull off the road to a safe
spot so you can stop and do so.
• Practice defensive driving. Be aware of surrounding conditions and constantly be on
the lookout for potential problems.
• Make sure your car or truck is in good repair. Bad tires or poor steering mechanisms
can cause fatal problems.
• Maintain appropriate speed for the road conditions and don't impede the flow of traffic.
It is just as unsafe to drive too slow as it is to drive too fast. Stay close to the posted
speed limit if road conditions permit.
• Think ahead and constantly scan your driving environment. You should not only be
concerned with the car just in front of you, but be aware of what other vehicles
several car lengths ahead of you are doing. This can help you with problems ahead.
• Pay attention. The most common excuse after an accident is "I never saw the other
car ". It certainly was not invisible, so the crash was caused by simple inattention.
• Watch your distance between cars. Tailgating is a frequent cause of accidents because
of the car in front stopping short. Use the three second rule to gauge your distance.
• Adapt to the road conditions Night driving, driving in ram, wind, fog, snow or ice all
warrant you slowing down to avoid an accident.
• Stay alert. Know what is going on around you and don't drive when you are sleepy or
fatigued.
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