Minutes 08-12-14
MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2014 AT 9:00 A.M.,
IN CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM B,
100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL
PRESENT:
Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator
Eileen Ellis, Secretary City Clerk
Rick Lee Fire
Beth Trachtenberg City Manager
Chris Mitchell Development
Mike Dauta Finance
Pat Sholos Human Resources/Risk Management
Michael Naughton Library
Wally Majors Recreation and Parks
Pam Webb Human Resources/Risk Management
Bevis Pigott Utilities
ABSENT:
Art Brode Public Works
Eric Falstad Golf Course
Robert Sweeney ITS
Barbara Scott Police/Code
I. Call to Order
Chair Bobich called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
II. Roll Call
A quorum was present.
III. Acceptance of Minutes of 07/12/14 regular meeting
Motion
Mr. Naughton moved to approve. Ms. Webb seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
IV. Safety Committee Education & Training.
Chair Bobich informed the Committee that back and lifting safety posters have been posted
around the building and asked everyone to focus on this aspect as there have been a lot of
claims recently regarding back injuries.
Chair Bobich advised that back safety awareness is of paramount importance and employees
should be informed not to be afraid of asking for help when lifting or moving any type of object.
He asked everyone to take this message back to their departments and recommended the
video for power lift training.
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IVis. Sholoc Ms. Webb informed the meeting that she is currently dealing with nine back injury
claims and some of the claimants are in need of surgery. She stated she would make sure the
City of Boynton is made aware that safety training is available and encourage people to be
careful when lifting etc.
Chair Bobich offered safety training and Ms. Sholos advised that there is a new program coming
out on safety training which can be downloaded. She will circulate via email when this is
available. It is anticipated to be available in October.
Mr. Lee asked the members the best way to circulate and make people aware of a 12 -part
PowerPoint presentation (one for each month) on fire prevention safety training. The members
suggested using Inside Boynton (iboynton.city.cbb) as a means of circulation as well as the
shared drive.
He reported seniors account for 85% of cooking accidents in the kitchen. The first presentation
is for September and is entitled "Anti Fall Day ". Mr. Lee offered to forward a disk incorporating
these presentations to Mr. Majors.
Mr Lee stated he would speak with ITS regarding circulation of the presentation as soon as the
person who is dealing with this returns from vacation on August 22 "
Chair Bobich suggested having a separate link to I- Boynton featuring these training issues
instead of putting them on the shared drive. The three most important issues at the moment are
fire prevention, back safety awareness and backing up of vehicles and this is to be addressed
with ITS. It was also suggested that an excerpt be put in the Safety Newsletter, informing
employees of what training courses will be available in the near future.
Chair Bobich asked if anyone had any incident pictures to download them into the Incident
Folder and Ms. Webb will put them onto Laserfiche. Ms. Webb advised Risk Management is
99% paperless.
V. Old Business
A. Fire Drills
Chair Bobich stated he had received reports from Rick Lee and Recreation and Parks.
Recreation and Parks has various facilities covering all age groups. The fire drills are required.
B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards
None
C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings.
Chair Bobich asked for electronic versions of any inspections /meetings.
D. Incident Review Board Referrals.
None
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E. Drug Free Program /Policy
The draft is completed.
F. Safety Manual (Update in Process)
The Safety Manual update is ongoing.
VI. New Business
A. Departmental Safety Issues
None
B. Safety supplies in vehicles.
Chair Bobich impressed the importance of having safety supplies available for the employees
who are out on job sites in vehicles.
VII. Announcements
Ms. Webb announced that Risk Management and HR are in the process of planning an open
house to inform employees of what can be offered to them and their departments regarding
safety and HR. This will be held the end of October or beginning of November.
VIII. Next Meeting Date:
Tuesday, September 9, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Motion
Ms. West made a motion to adjourn. Mr, Lee seconded the motion that unanimously passed.
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 a.m.
Eileen Ellis
Records Coordinator
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