HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 05/13/2004 - DATE. May 13, 2004
TO: Gary E. Parrin, Village Manager
All Department Heads
FROM: Loss Prevention Committee
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 8:30 A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
Larry Hammar, Deputy Police Chief
Jim Forde, Deputy Fire Chief4
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Excused:
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
The minutes were approved for the meeting of March 11, 2004
Review Current Reports: 17 Incidents
Tabled Reports: None
Old Business:
❖ Confined Space Training for Fire and Utilities:
New Business:
Driver Refresher Training:
T. Froelich Police Dept. P-14-04
P. Friedman Fleet Services FS-01-04
R. Meyers Police Dept. P-16-04
J. Williams Police Dept. P-17-04
M. Fiorito Police Dept. P-20-04
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❖ Village Classes to be Scheduled in 2004:
Blood Born Pathogens for Bldg Services
"On Your Watch" for Managers & Supervisors
Snow Plow Training
Driver Refresher Training (07/22/04)
Defensive Driving Class (12/08/04)
Traffic Control
EVOC
❖ Totals for 2003 and the previous three years:
Da_artmgnt 2003 b 152 49R' b„ 151 ?,Q .1 4, 184 14900 %;k I8
Fire 40 57 66 44
Police 52 48 59 73
Street 6 14 12 7
Sewer 5 10 5 5
Water 17 11 11 13
Land & Forestry 2 0 3 4
Fleet Services 5 2 5 8
Buildipq Services 9 6 13 4
Health 1 1 2 0
Village Manager 1 1 1 0
Engineering/CD 3 1 3 1
General Office 6 1 3 1 4 1 1
Next Scheduled Meeting: July 8, 2004
Adjournment: 9:35 A.M.
Submitted-by:
Approved by:
Debbie Liberatore Jack Gray
Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairma
continued . .
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Review of Current of Reports
P-13-04 MICHAEL,MCGREAL, POLICE OFFICER 02/18/04
Description of Incident:
Officerwas stopped behind a Chevy Venture Van ata stop sign in Devon Avenue Market
Access Road at Tonne Road. The driver of the van felt there wasn't enough room for
traffic to get by her van so she backed up twice and struck fully marked Squad #241.
Collision caused a puncture in plastic cover on right front bumper.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This type of accident is not always avoidable, as the case with this collision. Because of
the unpredictability of the driver's actions, the officer did not have enough time or space
between vehicles to take evasive action.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-14-04 THOMAS FROELICH, POLICE OFFICER 03/01/04
Description of Incident:
While parking Squad #231 at 1670 Lsndmeier Road to conduct surveillance on a
suspicious vehicle, the officer backed his squad into position when he struck a garbage
dumpster. Squad sustained a broken right taillight lens. No damage to th_e_dumpster.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This occurrence would have been avoided if more caution was used by the officerduring
his maneuver.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
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P-15-04 MICHAEL MUTI, POLICE OFFICER 03/03/04
Description of Incident:
Officer was backing his squad car into a parking space at 700 Nicholas in order to run
radar on Higgins Road. He apparently struck or ran over a five-foot piece of metal
conduit. Officer related he did not realize this until he proceeded forward and heard it
scraping on the ground. The pipe was imbedded in the left corner of the rear bumper.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
It is the opinion of Officer Houston of the Traffic Unit, that this crash was unavoidable.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
FS-01-04 PAUL FRIEDMAN, FLEET SERVICES 03/10/04
Description of Incident:
Employee pulled truck (unit#704) out of the wash bay with the dump body raised and it
did not clear the door header. Dump bed, cab shield, roller on garage door and garage
door were damaged.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee must be-more aware of his surroundings before moving a vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
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P-16-04 RICK MEYERS, POLICE OFFICER 03/16/04
Description of Incident:
Officer was conducting surveillance on 1500 Chase from the parking lot at 1440 Chase.
When Officer backed up Squad #243 he struck cinder block, damaging the right rear
bumper. Scuff and scrape marks to the right rear passenger side bumper.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Check behind the squad before backing up.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
F-13 MATTHEW BONIL,LA, FIREFIGHTER 03/21/04
Description of Incident:
After returning from a call at 1298 Aldrin, FF Bonilla realized his pagerwas missing. He
checked the gear, rig and the fire scene, but did not find it.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Do not carry the pager. Use tether to secure pager to clothing.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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W-01-04 JOHN NICHOLAS, PUBLIC WORKS 03/26/04
Description of Incident:
After leaving a job site at Biesterfield & Beisner employee was waiting at stoplight in Unit
#805 (Ford F-250) and saw another vehicle attempting to leave the same jobsite. He
checked mirrors before backing up to allow room for the other vehicle, but did not see the
car that had pulled in behind his vehicle. No damage to Unit #805.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Do not back up unless another person is there to assist. Do not try to provide additional
space, let the other equipment wait several light cycles.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Report sent back to be rewritten by the appropriate supervisor.
P-17-04 JOHNNELL WILLIAMS, POLICE OFFICER 04113/04
Description of Incident:
Officer was backing out of the driveway area of 2241 Pratt in Squad#239, when he struck
a yellow concrete post with the front right quarter panel of the squad. ($500.00 damage)
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer Williams needs to be aware of his environment and any possible hazards that may
exist.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
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P-18-04 RANDALL NELSON, POLICE OFFICER 06/03 — 04/04
Description of Incident:
Officer reported he discovered one of his police stars missing. He used the star only on
his Honor Guard uniform, which he last wore in June 2003 for the Village parade.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer must take better care of department equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations;:
Concur
F-14-04 JOHN E. FORDE, FIREFIGHTER 04/02/04
Description of Incident:
The landline extension cord for the Quint 8 swung back towards the vehicle and as the
vehicle was pulling out of the station, the rear tires hit the cord.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Try to check to be sure that cord and plug are clear of the vehicle and do not pull out of
station until this is checked. Ensure that plug devise does not hit the floor when ejected
from outlet of vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-19-04 FRANK VRCHOTA, POLICE OFFICER 04/03/04
Description of Incident:
Officer responded to a call at 928 Little Falls for a report of a wild cat that had kittens in
the complainant's garage. The Officer put on the Department issued animal bite gloves
and placed the kittens into a cardboard animal box. Upon attempting to place the parent
cat into the box,the animal became highly agitated. The cat twisted its head around and
bit the officer on the right thumb, through the protective glove. The cat fled the area.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Recommend reviewing effectiveness of bite gloves, which are in each police vehicle.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Police supervisors are looking into different types of protective gloves.
F-15-04 MARK BLACKALLER, FIREFIGHTER 04/06/04
Description of Incident:
Chicago Communications Service was installing communication cable for the police and
fire departments. The cable had dropped down and caught the first section of the
overhead door, thus preventing the door from opening all the way. As the Tower Truck
was pulling into garage the basket (which would have blocked the view for the driver to
--see-the cable) came in contact with about 2"of the bottom section of the overhead door.
This incident damaged three panels of the overhead door.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Do not allow work to be done on or around the overhead door while energized.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur -- A bill was sent to Chicago Communications Service for the damages.
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F-16-04 HARVEY SPEIDEN, FIRE INSPECTOR 04/0704
Description of Incident:
As employee was conducting an inspection at 930 Perrie Drive, it was difficult to
distinguish between stairs and landing. 'The stairs and landing are painted the same color
and there isn't a handrail. The employee missed a stair, which caused pain to his lower
back.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
When walking down stairs, determine where landing area is. Whether or not the stairs
and landing area are the same color, take extra precautions to determine the last stair
and the landing area.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-20-04 MATTHEW FIORI'TO, POLICE OFFICER 04/18/04
Description of Incident:
Officer was backing up Squad #246 at 109 loka in Mt. Prospect (employee's driveway)
when squad came in contact with his personal vehicle, which was parked in the roadway.
Driver's side quarter panel damaged on Squad #246.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Exercise due caution when backing up.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Training
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F-17-04 PATRICK MCMANUS, FIREFIGHTER 04/21/04
Description of Incident:
Screen on the Compaq laptop screen was observed to have small lines and a
kaleidoscope effect. Possibly the small LED lamp that attaches to the screen put
pressure on the liquid crystal inside the screen and caused this effect. The cost to
replace is $1,400.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Remove lamp from the laptop.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Lamps are being removed from the screens.
FS-02-04 THOMAS MORONY, AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC 04/23/04
Description of Incident:
Employee was working on Engine#112, changing a RR tire using a 1" pneumatic impact
gun (approx 35-40 lbs.)After installing the wheel/tire and tightening it with the impact gun
in a crouching position, Tom could not stand back up, because of lower back pain. Tom
states no heavy lifting was involved.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
No recommendations, because the supervisor can't identify what caused the occurrence.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
No Comment
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F-18-04 JOHN KELLY, FIREFIGHTER 04/23/04
Description of Incident:
Boat#7 was being operated on Busse Lake for training. The propeller struck something
on the bottom of the lake twice. This damaged the throttle arm where it hinges on the
motor. Estimated cost to repair or replace is $250.00.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
We can try to avoid shallow areas in the: lake. The problem is that we can not see into
the water. Even if we could we would not be able to avoid all obstacles.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
No Comment