HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 09/13/2007 - LOSS PREVENTION DATE: September 13, 2007
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FROM: Loss Prevention Committee
SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — September 13, 2007
The meeting was called to order at 8:40 A.M. at the Village Hall.
Present: Jack Gray, Chairman
William Zimmerman, Commander Police Department
Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief
Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector
Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary
Debbie Liberatore, Loss Prevention Secretary
Excused:
The minutes were approved for the meeting of August 9, 2007
Review Current Reports:
Tabled Reports:
A-07-22 James Schaudek (TABLED FOR NOVEMBER MEETING)
E-07-10 Tom Ventura: Village paid for door replacement.
T. Ventura felt this happened from a Village vehicle tire and
assured the homeowner that we would reimbursement him for
the door replacement. Per D. Hunter there is no reason not to
question T. Ventura.
Old Business:
Drivers License Checks: This issued is pending for further information.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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New Business:
Driver Refresher Training: M. Langendorf P-22-07 Police
M. Ryan P-26-07 Police
W. Gustafson P-27-07 Police
M. Wilbers E-01-07 Eng. & Comm. Development
Tornado Drill took place September 12 at Village Hall. Total time frame was 3 '/2 to 4
minutes to have all employees get to the"safe areas". Suggestions/recommendations that
will be looked into and discussed at the next meeting are:
• When sirens go off maintenance will also go around the Village Hall to alert
employees.
• Phone paging system sounding "code purple" and also over the radios for field
employee' safety.
• Close all office doors
• Close gates at the front counters.
• Take hand held radios into the "safe areas" for communication purposes
• Alternate route to evacuation/safe areas.
• Stock medical first aid supplies and water in the "safe areas"
• Sound an all clear on the radio for employees out in the field.
Next Scheduled Meeting: November 8, 2007
Adjournment: 10:20 a.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Debbie Liberatore J ck Gray
Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Preve ion Chair
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Review of Current of Reports
S-08-07 Reported by: Jan or Feb
GEORGE MURTAUGH - PUBLIC WORKS 2007
Description of Incident:
Tom Ventura noticed guardrail on Elk Grove Boulevard and Crest Street was struck by
unknown vehicle. Guardrail repaired July of 2007. Repair cost $649.47
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
No supervisor comments.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Committee has no comment.
F-26--07 07/45 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/16/07
Description of Incident:
The employee while treating a patient in a medical facility was potentially exposed to and
later confirmed to be sick from the meningitis bacteria.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Regardless of the level of personal protection utilized by professional medical staff
members, fire personnel need to utilize their training and protective equipment provided
for them.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller had the employees followed policy and procedure this would not have
happened. Employees have been counseled and disciplined.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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F-27-07 07/46 FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/16/07
Description of Incident:
The employee while treating a patient in a medical facility was potentially exposed to and
later confirmed to be sick from the meningitis bacteria.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Regardless of the level of personal protection utilized by professional medical staff
members, fire personnel need to utilize their training and protective equipment provided
for them.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller had the employees followed policy and procedure this would not have
happened. Employees have been counseled and disciplined.
F-28-07 07/47—.FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/16/07
Description of Incident:
The employee while treating a patient in a medical facility was potentially exposed to and
later confirmed to be sick from the meningitis bacteria.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Regardless of the level of personal protection utilized by professional medical staff
members, fire personnel need to utilize their training and protective equipment provided
for them.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller had the employees followed policy and procedure this would not have
happened. Employees have been counseled and disciplined.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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F-29-07 07/48—FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/16/07
Description of Incident:
The employee while treating a patient in a medical facility was potentially exposed to and
later confirmed to be sick from the meningitis bacteria.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Regardless of the level of personal protection utilized by professional medical staff
members, fire personnel need to utilize their training and protective equipment provided
for them.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller had employees followed policy and procedure this would not have
happened. Employees have been counseled and disciplined.
F-30-07 07/49 —FIRE DEPARTMENT 02/16/07
Description of Incident:
The employee while treating a patient in a medical facility was potentially exposed to and
later confirmed to be sick from the meningitis bacteria.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Regardless of the level of personal protection utilized by professional medical staff
members, fire personnel need to utilize their training and protective equipment provided
for them.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller had employees followed policy and procedure this would not have
happened. Employees have been counseled and disciplined.
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LF-04-07 Reported by: 06/24/07
RANDY BLOCK
Description of Incident:
Resident of 545 Montego instructed her landscape company to top off, butcher and
destroy a 14' mature green ash tree in the parkway. Homeowner knowingly and willingly
after being told by public works that is not how we trim our trees.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Follow through on this so it will not happen again, especially because it was a blatant act
of vandalism. This woman was well aware of our policies regarding tree trimming.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Bldg. & Eng. issued tickets to homeowner as well as landscaping company.
Committee concurs with the supervisor's comments.
P-22-07 NICHOLAS LAN GENDORF— POLICE OFFICER 06/26/07
Description of Incident:
Officer was proceeding northbound on Tonne Road approaching Morse Avenue when he
observed a vehicle proceeding southbound on Tonne in the northbound lanes. Officer
quickly initiated a U-turn in order to stop the violator. While in the process of this
maneuver he struck the west curb. As a result, the lower portion of the passenger side of
the front fender was scraped. $378 to repair.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
More experience in the maneuvering of a squad car may have prevented this crash from
occurring.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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W-04-07 JOHN WESA- PUBLIC WORKS UTLITIES 06/26/07
Description of Incident:
While proceeding through the construction zone at Touhy and Lively the operator running
the excavator overshot the dump truck hitting the side of truck 817 with a piece of asphalt.
Scratched &cracked behind passenger side rear wheel. Cost to repair vehicle is$692.50
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This accident was unavoidable on Mr. Wesa's behalf.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-23-07 RANDAL SCHUMACHER - POLICE OFFICER 06/28/07
Description of Incident:
Officer stopped a vehicle in the parking lot at 666 Landmeier for speeding. After the
citation was issued, the driver of the vehicle began to back up. Officer sounded his siren
to warn the driver, however the driver continued backing up. Officer was unable to move
his vehicle out of the way without backing into Landmeier road traffic. The rear of the
other vehicle struck the front of squad #244. There was minor damage to both vehicle
bumpers and license plate bracket. $59.59 to repair squad #244.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This crash was unavoidable and could not be anticipated. There were no obstructions
preventing the other driver from driving forward to leave.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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IS-09-07 07/38 WATER & SEWER 06!28!07
Description of Incident:
While doing locates, the employee missed step and landed awkwardly on hard ground.
Sprain of left lower back. Medical costs about $200.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Be more familiar with where placing feet when walking on rough terrain or on even
ground.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-31-07 07/37 - FIREFIGHTER 07/03/07
Description of Incident:
FF was on the base platform of Tower 7. He stepped down to the diamond plate area
and twisted his right ankle. He finished his shift and did not report the incident to his
supervisor. The pain and swelling continued so he reported it on 7/05 and went to
Occupational health for an evaluation. Total medical costs pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Advise Tower personnel to slow down and be sure of their footing prior to dismounting the
apparatus platform.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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S-10-07 07/39 - PUBLIC WORKS 07/11/07
SEASONAL SUMMER EMPLOYEE
Description of Incident:
While chipping trees and brush at 901 Brantwood a thorn went into employee's right
knee and it became infected. He sustained a puncture. Costs pending, at this time$700.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Take time to look thru brush before putting into chipper.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Committee feels the supervisor comment is not a reasonable comment. The nature of
the work doesn't dictate checking each branch for thorns. Just be more cautious.
R-24-07 7/41 - POLICE DEPARTMENT SENIOR CLERK 07/11/07
Description of Incident:
Employee informed supervisor she was under the desk unplugging cords in preparation
for the move. Employee then explained she turned funny and pulled a muscle in her back.
ABMC diagnosis "back sprain/strain". Medical cost pending, $400 thus far.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee has been instructed to ask for assistance from other employees when needing
to crawl on the floor or get under her desk.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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F-32-07 07/40 - FIREFIGHTER 07/12/07
Description of Incident:
Employee was walking with Duane Westburg from Village Hall back to Station 7 when he
did not see a small hole in the sidewalk from construction and he stepped in the hole
twisting his ankle. He sustained a left ankle sprain/strain. Cost pending, $200 thus far.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Advised all personnel at Station 7 to watch for hazards around the construction site.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-33-07 Reported by: 07/18/07
TODD RISHLING - FIREFIGHTER
Description of Incident:
The water rescue team is missing a dry suit used for swift water rescue. Replacement
cost approximately $620. Unknown when and who lost it. Report generated 07/13/07.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Personnel must account for all equipment used. This pertains to emergency scenes as
well as during training (ACV).
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. D/C Miller commented we should mark equipment with EGVFD to be more
identifiable, especially when an incident occurs that involves other area Fire Departments.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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F-34-07 07/42 - FIREFIGHTER 07/16/07
Description of Incident:
While extinguishing and ventilating at a house fire at 411 Newberry, F/F ventilated a
window with his ax. He struck the window and while drawing the ax back to himself,
shards of glass that remained in the window frame went though his gloves and punctured
the top of his right hand. It appears glass remained in his hand.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This was a hazardous firefighting incident with heavy smoke and fire. The injury was
accidental and unintentional. The injury occurred while ventilating the room of the fire
origin. The only way to prevent similar occurrences is to have better vision and may not
be possible under heavy smoke conditions.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
P-25-07 Reported by: Between
SGT. RANDALL NELSON 07/16 & 07/29
Description of Incident:
Extensive damage to entire ultrasonic gun cleaner unit, including damage to pump
occurred sometime between 07/15 and d07/29. Unit was being stored in the dock at 321
Bond after the move from 901 Wellington and some type of vehicle backed into the dock
and struck the unit. It appears it was a tractor/trailer, which most likely struck the unit.
No cost since police decided to use damaged unit as is and not replace or repair it.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Relocating ultrasonic unit to a different location.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur. Per J. Gray we are trying to fix/repair as much as possible.
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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BS-03-07 Reported by: DUANE WESTBERG 07/25/07
Description of Incident:
Vandals damaged seven out of nine of the 42" green sidewalk ballard lights at 901
Wellington. Total replacement costs $2,416.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
As of 07/31/07 we have installed cameras on top of the parking lot lights to help police the
Village hall and the green areas.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-35-07 07/43 - FIREFIGHTER 07/28/07
Description of Incident:
Patient walked into 1000 Oakton Fire Station and complained of chest pain. After
treatment had started including IV the patient informed us that he was HIV positive.
Employee reported he may have been exposed to a wet drop of something, but not blood
to his cheek. Medical cost approximately $200.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
1) The EMS system should include in its patient's history assessment questioning if
HIV or Hepatitus positive while providing treatment.
2) Use increased BSI (goggles, face mask, gowns)when treating a patient with bodily
fluid exposure risks.
3) In this case, wearing of goggles and facemask were not prescribed per EMS
system protocols before he informed us that he was HIV positive. There was no
observed bleeding, spitting or exposed bodily fluid other than sweat. We were
advised of the HIV as we were starting a line, checking blood glucose and applying
a 12 lead EKG.
4) Extra protection may or may not have protected F/F's cheek. Fire personnel must
be more proactive to protect ourselves from blood borne pathogens at all times
and when in doubt follow BSI protocol and over protect ourselves if necessary.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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BS-04-07 07/44 - BUILDING SERVICES 07/31/07
Description of Incident:
While working at 901 Wellington in a drop ceiling installing a new electrical service for an
exit light, the employee got his right elbow cut on a corner of the grid from the drop
ceiling. Sustained laceration/open wound to right forearm/elbow. Medical cost pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Have instructed the employee to be more careful when working up inside a ceiling, to be
aware of a possible hazard. Try not to be in such a hurry.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
FS-05-07 BRUCE ROBINSON FLEET SERVICES 08/01/07
Description of Incident:
While towing the Chevy Caprice #799 to the Fleet Service facility, the tire saddle pin was
not locked the right way causing a conflict with the right front fender molding upon
entering the driveway approach. Damage is very minor and has been repaired at no cost.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Employee was advised to ensure the pin is secured at all times when the saddle is used
to transport a vehicle. He will never do this again.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
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P-26-07 MICHAEL RYAN - POLICE OFFICER 08/02/07
Description of Incident:
Employee was backed into a parking stall in the parking lot at 800 E. Higgins. He put the
vehicle in reverse instead of forward and struck the concrete standard on a light pole.
Repair cost is $473.90.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Inv. Ryan needs to pay more attention while shifting the vehicle into gear.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
W-05-07 SCOTT SANTILLE & JEFF REYNOLDS 0806/07
PUBLIC WORKS - UTILITIES
Description of Incident:
While excavating with a backhoe to repair a leaking water main in front of EGHS, the
cable was struck. The line was traced prior to the start of the excavation but the mark
was greater than two and one half (2 '/z) feet from the actual location of the cable. Duct
severed and wires cut on a street light cable. Costs still pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
The locator followed the same procedure both times in tracing the cable. As the locating
equipment clearly gave an erroneous reading at one site and not the other, I have no
explanation or-recommendation for this incident.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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P-27-07 WESLEY GUSTAFSON - POLICE OFFICER 08/11/07
Description of Incident:
Ofc. Gustafson made a left turn from northbound Busse Road onto westbound Greenleaf
Avenue. He drove off the left lane and struck a raised concrete median in the center of
Greenleaf Avenue with the left front tire and rim of squad #232. Repair estimate pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Ofc. Gustafson made a left turn with his police squad car when he drove out of the left
lane of Greenleaf Avenue after completing the turn, and struck the raised center median
with the left front tire and rim. He stated that he was observing another vehicle in
anticipation of making a traffic stop. His attention was momentarily diverted from driving
the squad straight ahead. This type of accident can be avoided by remembering to
always be aware of where the police squad car is moving.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
F-36-07 07/50 - FIREFIGHTER 08/15107
Description of Incident:
While pulling and lifting the stretcher out of the ambulance onto the ground, F/F felt a
"twinge" of pain in his back. The stretcher was being used to carry our EMS equipment
into the building. Costs pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
We should probably reassess the practice of placing our EMS equipment on the stretcher
and then pulling the stretcher out of the ambulance. It would seem fine to place our
equipment on the stretcher after it is pulled from the ambulance.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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P-28-07 07/51 - POLICE OFFICER 08/15/07
Description of Incident:
While attending the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy, the officer was sprayed in the
face with pepper spray during a training exercise. His right eye reacted to the spray and
became irritated. Costs pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Officer could not have prevented the reaction caused by the "pepper spray".
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-37-07 07/52 FIREFIGHTER 08/16/07
Description of Incident:
F/F was assisting a patient with respiratory problems into the stair chair and bent down in
front of him to help get his legs onto the chair. While he was bent down the patient spit
and F/F was hit in the eye. Cost about $300.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Have all paramedics and crew members wear masks and eye protection with all patients
with respiratory difficulties.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Per D/C Miller pay greater attention to potential situations. Use common sense
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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E-01-07 MICHAEL J. WILBERS ENGINEERING 08/17/07
Description of Incident:
Employee was backing up Village vehicle#509 and hit trailer hitch, which extended more
than 3 feet from thebed of the trailer. Normal expected trailer hitch length would be 12"-
18" from bed of trailer. Repair estimate pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
In the future employee will walk behind vehicle prior to backing up to check the distance
between the vehicle and equipment.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Driver Refresher Course
P-29-07 RICHARD MEYERS - POLICE OFFICER 08/23/07;
Description of Incident:
K-9 officer had squad #246 parked in his driveway. Sometime overnight the passenger
side front door window was shattered by unknown means. $496.00 to repair.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
As K-9 officers are required to have a squad at their residence for dog transport, it would
behoove the officer that, if possible, park the squad in the garage.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 13, 2007 Meeting
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BS-05-07 Reported by: 08/23/07
DUANE WESTBERG BUILDING SERVICES
Description of Incident:
1635 Biesterfield, Fleet Service Garage damaged during severe storms. Heating unit, 2
exhaust fans, roof damage on 2 building and gates are bent. Cost still pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
This was caused by mother nature
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur
F-38-07' 07/53 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 08f25/07
Description of Incident:
Patient suddenly became weak and fell. F/F attempted to stop patient from hitting floor
and caught most of patient's weight thereby injuring his back. Cost pending.
Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:
Patient suddenly became weak and fell thereby causing injury. Personnel are aware of
immediate changing conditions.
LPC Comments & Recommendations:
Concur