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Minutes 01-13-15 MINUTES OF THE SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 5, AT 9:00 A.M., IN CITY HALL, CONFERENCE ROOM ,1 E. BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, BOYNTON BEACH, FL PRESENT: Pam Webb Human Resources/Risk Management Catherine Cherry, Secretary City Clerk's Office Art Brode Public Works Mike Dauta Finance /Warehouse Eric Falstad Golf Course Alan Karjalainen ITS /IS Wally Majors Recreation and Parks Tim McPherson Human Resources/Risk Management Administrator Mike Naughton Library Bevis Pigott Utilities Michael Rumpf Development Barbara Scott Police/Code Compliance ABSENT: Mark Bobich, Chair Safety Administrator Ed Hermann/Michael Landress Fire Rescue Pat Sholos Human Resources/Risk Management Beth Trachtenberg City Manager's Office 1. all to Order Pam Webb was acting Chair in the absence of Mark Bobich, Safety Administrator, and she called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. II. Roll Call Roll call established a quorum was present. Ill. Acceptance of Minutes of December 9, 2014 regular meeting The minutes were approved. IV. Safety Committee Education & Training A. Managing Stress The members viewed a video presentation on Managing Stress. After the video, the members indicated how they cope with stress. A short quiz on how to manage stress was distributed to the members to bring to their departments. Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida January 13, 2015 V. Old Business A. Fire Drills No report was given. B. Proud to be a Safe Worker Awards None. C. Departmental Inspections & Safety Meetings No report was given. D. Incident Review Board Referrals There was an Incident Review Board meeting later in the day, but no referrals. E. Drug Free Program No report was given. F. Safety Manual The Manual was still being revised and/or reviewed. G. Other None. I. New Business A. Departmental Safety Issues If anyone noticed anything that needed repair, they should notify Risk Management and they would contact Facilities to make the repair. B. Other None. VII. Announcements Ms. Webb announced Risk Management and Human Resources will be offering training twice a month called 20/20 Safety on the second Friday of the month at 9 a.m. and the fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. at Intracoastal Park. She noted the locations could be changed. There will be different monthly topics, 20 minutes of training from 2 Meeting Minutes Safety Committee Boynton Beach, Florida January 13, 2015 City personnel or a City vendor, 20 minutes of discussion on the training and 20 minutes of refreshments. Topics for 2015 were: • February Heart and Diabetes • March Wellness and Health • April Safe Driving • May Hurricane Awareness • June Heat Stress • July Ergonomics • August General Safety • September Eye and Ear Safety • October Fire Safety Month • November Holiday Safety • December Holiday Stress Signup sheets will be circulated for the training and registration and information will be posted on the iBoynton website. Mr. McPherson commented this would not take the place of department training. By having the training twice a month, departments can send all employees. Ms. Webb also distributed a handout on learning the warning signs of stroke. Ms. Webb announced the City was submitting information for awards from the Safety Council of Palm Beach County. The City experienced a 10% decrease in Workers Compensation claims and a 25% decrease in preventable accidents, while travelling a million more miles. When Ms. Webb learns of the results, she will pass them on to the Committee. VII. Next Meeting Date The next meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. IX. Adjournment Motion There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:18 a.m. IV Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 012815 3