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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 03/09/2006 - DATE: March 9, 2006 TO: Gary E. Parrin, Village Manager All Department Heads AFC . FROM: Loss Prevention Committee CR1s20 0F0 SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — March 9, 2006 The meeting was called to order at 8:32 A.M. at the Village Hall. Present: Jack Gray, Chairman Larry Hammar, Deputy Police Chief Al Vrshek, Deputy Fire Chief Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Debbie Liberatore, Loss Prevention Secretary Excused: NA The minutes were approved for the meeting of January 12, 2006. Review Current Reports: 15 Incidents Tabled Reports: None Old Business: ■ Traffic Control Class was held for 30 Public Works employees on 02/01/06 ■ The six year recap of incidents for Village employees is listed below: Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 2 of 10 Department 2005- 1 2004 - 2003 - 2002 ^ 151 2001 ^ 184 2000^ 166 115 122 152 28 45 40 57 66 44 43 46 52 48 59 73 St/eet 9 9 6 14 12 7 5 5 5 10 5 5 13 9 17 11 11 13 o- a ' 3 0 2 0 3 4 2 6 5 2 5 8 6 2 9 6 13 4 0 0 1 1 2 0 lr/lage Manager 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 3 1 3 1 Genera/OASce 1 0 6 3 4 1 New Business: ■ The March 29, 2006 Public Works "Safety Days' will be held. A new format will be tried. A hands on/exhibit hall format will be used instead of a lecture format. ■ "Sexual Harassment' class will be held April 12''for Municipal Complex employees ■ "Sexual Harassment' class will be held April 19'" for Public Works employees ■ "Defensive Driving Course and Sexual Harassment' will be held for the Fire Department employees on June 28', 291" & 30`" . Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, May 11, 2006 Adjournment: 9:15 A.M. Submitted by: Approved by: Debbie Liberatore ack Gray Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention C continued . . Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 3 of 10 Review of Current of Reports LF-03-05 A-05-47 = PUBLIC WORKS 12/16/05 Description of Incident: The Public Works Chevy pickup is listed as the 3rd vehicle involved in this accident. 1" vehicle was traveling southbound on Meacham turning left on a yellow light and was struck by the 2nd vehicle headed northbound on Meacham in the curb lane. This caused the 1 s'vehicle to spin out and strike the 3'vehicle (PW Truck). The front plow on the PW truck was hit. The PW truck was in the left turn lane on westbound Biesterfield. No damage to Unit #709, therefore no cost to Village. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Unavoidable LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur SR-01-06 E-06-01 = PUBLIC WORKS (Utilities) 01/03/06 Description of Incident: During excavation of area at 547 Sussex Court to repair a leaking water service, an unidentified electric line was damaged. Repair cost not yet received from public works. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Increase consistency when reviewing maps and drawings prior to excavations. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 4 of 10 SR-02-06 E-06-02 = PUBLIC WORKS (Utilities) 01/04/06 Description of Incident: During excavation of the area of 30 Smethwick Lane to repair a leaking water main, the operator was removing the concrete sidewalk when the backhoe bucket struck a gas service line. No invoice received from NICOR to date. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The operator needs to carefully monitor the depth of each pass made with the backhoe bucket, especially when the exact location of underground facilities are uncertain. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur SR-03-06 A-06-01 = PUBLIC WORKS (Utilities) 01/05/06 Description of Incident: As the Village employee was backing up Unit # 816 to the excavation area at 275 Thorndale Avenue, the roadway collapsed and the rear end of the vehicle fell into the hole. Muffler and brake line dryer were damaged. Approximate repair cost is $250. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Drivers should continue to use extreme caution when operating a vehicle near an excavation and be sure to focus on the guiding personnel with the best vantage point when any backing operation is required. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 5 of 10 LF-01-06 A-06-02 = PUBLIC WORKS (Forestry) 01/09/06 Description of Incident: Employee was cutting down a tree in the parkway at 945 Hartford and a branch came down to the ground and the butt end hopped up and put a small dent in the fiberglass side box, rear passenger side of Unit #705. Repair cost is $280. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Be a little more careful when dropping the branches in such a tight area. It is hard to judge if the limb will bounce or twist. R. Edwards comment: If limb can do damage, rope it off and lower by hand thus preventing any potential damage. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Committee concurs with R. Edward's comment. P-01-06 E-06-04 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 01/18/06 Description of Incident: Officer was issued a new commission card. He retrieved and replaced his old commission card from his off duty wallet, which was located in his vehicle that was parked in the police department parking lot. On 01/22/06 the officer noticed that his off duty wallet with badge #146 and commission card were no longer in his vehicle. Replacement cost approximately $89. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Although the wallet previously had been stored in the door's deep side pocket without incident in the past, I would recommend that this practice be stopped. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 6 of 10 P-02-06 06/02 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 01/22/06 Description of Incident: Officer advised he was investigating a domestic battery at 950 Jefferson Square. While exiting his police vehicle he slipped and fell on the pavement. The pavement was covered with a thin layer of ice. Upon losing his balance the officer's right shoulder and hip struck the pavement. Officer related he had some soreness. He indicated that he did not need medical attention and anticipated he would be fine. $0 medical cost to date. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer unfortunately slipped on the icy pavement. Officer was reminded to be aware of his environment. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-03-06 06/02 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 01/31/06 Description of Incident: While the officer was using a fire extinguisher on a car fire at Meacham and Nerge Roads, some molten plastic flew back and burned his right index finger. $0 medical costs. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer was extinguishing a car fire in traffic with the department issued fire extinguisher when some molten plastic from the car flew back and burned his right index finger and melted the left jacket sleeve. Using the fire extinguisher from a different angle may help in the future. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 7 of 10 P-04-06 E-06-03 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 01/31/06 Description of Incident: While using the fire extinguisher on a car fire some molten plastic "blew back" from the force of the CO2 causing his department issued police spring jacket sleeve to melt and also caused a burn to the officer's right index finger. Estimated replacement cost $140. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Try a different angle of approach when using the fire extinguisher. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-01-06 E-06-05 = FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/02/06 Description of Incident: While conducting the monthly ambulance inventory check it was noticed that the inflation hoses were missing. $0 replacement cost. Hose company provided a free replacement. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: No recommendation. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 8 of 10 P-05-06 A-06-03 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 02/02/06 Description of Incident: Officer was executing a U-turn from westbound Higgins Road to eastbound Higgins Road when the right front tire came into contact with the curb causing a small tear in the sidewall of the tire. Repair estimate not yet received. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: If roadway is of insufficient width to accommodate a U-turn, a three-point turn should be completed. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course F-02-06 06/03 = FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/05/06 Description of Incident: While providing Advanced Life Support care for the patient in the rear of the ambulance while enroute to ABMC, paramedics were performing a blood glucose test. A drop of blood flicked off the end of the Gluco stick and hit employee in the face, possibly his left eye. Immediately blood was removed with a towel and area was cleansed with alcohol. Upon arriving at ABMC employee was checked in as a patient, seen by ER doctor, had base line blood draws and his left eye was irrigated. He was released back to service and instructed to follow up at the ABMC Clinic on 02/08/06. Estimated cost $1,500 for medical treatment & he will require periodic blood tests due to blood exposure. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This employee, as well as all Firefighters involved, was instructed to wear safety eye protection in emergency medical calls as soon as the need is identified. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 9 of 10 P-06-06 06104 = POLICE DEPARTMENT 02/10106 Description of Incident: While on a call at 1162 Westminster, the officer was confronted and attacked by a mentally unstable subject. When the two fell to the ground the officer's left hand was jammed on the sidewalk. ER later diagnosed him with a left wrist sprain. Total medical treatment cost $730. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer was standing by waiting for back-up when the subject bolted out the front door and confronted the officer, who followed all department procedures. The subject was unstable and the situation was not preventable. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-03-06 E-06-06 = FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/11/06 Description of Incident: While connecting the shoreline to ambulance 7, employee received a small shock from the cord. The shock caused his hand to jump, bending the plug hatch and causing the flap section to break off. Shoreline was repaired immediately. Part repair cost is approximately $20. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Due to snow and rain the exterior of the ambulance was wet. Employee was counseled on electrical safety if hands, vehicle or plug is wet. This may or may not have caused the shock. The wires being frayed could have caused the shock. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for March 9, 2006 Meeting Page 10 of 10 S-01-06 E-06-07 = PUBLIC WORKS 02/22/06 Description of Incident: Incident occurred at the drainage ditch running along the railroad tracks north of Devon Avenue in the 2400 block. Operator obtained grade on both sides of the service to determine depth. When he tried to penetrate the ice on the surface the bucket made contact with the electric service. Repair cost will probably be over $2,500. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: J.U.L.I.E. will not remedy this situation. It's a question of depth, since we can see that a service is running down the pole. From now on we will stay five feet away from either side of a power pole. J.U.L.I.E. shall be called for ditch cleaning activities and caution shall be exercised by probing or hand digging around utilities to determine depth. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur...J.U.L.I.E. absolutely should have been called.