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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 09/15/2009 - LOSS PREVENTION DATE: September 15, 2009 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — September 10, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 8:45 A.M. at the Village Hall. Present: Jack Gray, Chairman John Nowacki, Commander-Police Department Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary Excused: All present The minutes were approved for the meeting of July 9, 2009 Review Current Reports: • 29 Tabled Reports: • 0 Old Business: • None New Business: • The LPC Committee discussed the importance of purchasing pole wraps for designated column beams in the Police Department garage due to the 5 cars that have hit a pole or electrical box, and have been damaged. . • Discussion regarding the offensive odor coming from the soil of the indoor plants, located on the lower level in front of Engineering and Community Development, which is causing headaches and affecting employees with allergies. The LPC Committee suggested that the service be conducted off hours.or on the weekend. • The LPC suggested that an employee Suggestion Box be placed in an accessible area for their input regarding safety issues or other. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 2 of 15 Driver Refresher Training: Ted Malek P-24 Police Department John Bazukas P-25 Police Department Pat Evans P-27 Police Department Steven Rohman P-32 Police Department Joe Sacomano P-33 Police Department Al Vrshek F-26 Fire Department Next Scheduled Meetinq: November 12, 2009 Adtournment: 9:45 AM Submitted by: Approved by: Karen Turner Jack Gray Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman continued . . Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 3 of 15 BS 2 DUANE.WESTBERG_ BUILDING. SVCS-.'..406101/09. Description of Incident: While loading the man lift, the lift rolled forward into the cab of the truck. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Putting some type of blocking near the front of the bed so it will not hit the cab if it was to roll forward. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur BS 3 Reported By. 06/11709 .-�DUANE-WESTBERG--4 BUILDING SVCS Description of Incident: Fence was pulled down. Unknown who caused damage. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Install some type of netting. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur GO 2 "_ Reported_By - 06/19/09 - �ED_MAY :-1NF0_RMATION,SYSTEMS: ; --� . Description of Incident: Apparent lightning strike or electrical surge during storm. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: None LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 4 of 15 _S 6CHRIS CONNELLY_(Seasonal Employee) 06720/0.9 -.. PUBLIC-WORKS.-.. Description of Incident: Backing out of the garage employee did not see 706 parked outside of garage directly across from garage door and backed into 706S front driver's side fender. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Ask for someone to guide him backing out of garage. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Elk Grove supervisors need to review Elk Grove Village policies and procedures with all season employees, and have them sign their name stating they understand and have-read them. :.OFC TEIJ MALEK POLICE DEPT = _06%21/09: Description of Incident: Officer was.attempting to maneuver the squad car from its assigned stall and struck a support pole in the garage area. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer needs to use better judgment of the obstacles present in the garage. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course. LPC Committee strongly urges and recommends that the proper department head expedite action to resolve this problem. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 5 of 15 JOHN 8 UKAS - POLICE DEPT_. O6/25/U9_ Description of Incident: Officer Bazukas had observed a traffic violation. The motorist pulled over in the parking lot of Towne Air Freight located at 952 Fargo, Elk Grove Village, IL. After completing the traffic stop, Officer Bazukas realized he had to maneuver his squad around a wooden gate arm, which was in the down position. While attempting to drive around the gate arm, the front passenger side of his squad (24) caught the tip of the gate arm, which caused a dent on the front passenger side panel. The gate arm was not damaged. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Bazukas should have activated the wooden gate arm so it would have been in the raised position, subsequently making his exit clear. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course P=26 `_ OFC KEVIN:FINNEN POLLCE DEPT Q911 Description of Incident: Officer Finnen was using the copier and as he lifted the top of the copier to put the form on the scanner, his hand slipped hitting the document feeder. A small tab used to hold the feeder broke off. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: In the future, Ofc. Finnen should ensure that he has a firm handle of the copier door attempting to lift it. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 6 of 15 P 27 OFC PATRICK EVANS :POLICE DEPT 07/10109_: Description of Incident: Ofc. Evans was patrolling the north side of the parking lot and when he turned left to patrol the west side of the lot he struck a pole with the left rear passenger door of his vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Ofc. Evans must be diligent in scanning his route of travel so he is aware of any potential hazards. LPC Comments,& Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course P=28 09128 = POL DEPT 07/11/09 Description of Incident: While investigating a subject who was suspected of purchasing alcoholic beverages for minors, the subject fled the scene. Officers engaged in a foot pursuit and during the apprehension Officer sustained abrasion type injuries to his left wrist and left knee. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer was in foot pursuit of a suspect and took the necessary steps to apprehend him. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 7 of 15 =----------- -.2 'R—epott-4E 771G9 ..---.-LT;,FERG S -N- E:_ Description of Incident: No body damage, just scratches to the paint on the right rear corner of ambulance. This damage was not witnessed by Fire Department personnel. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: In an,attempt to keep the vehicle from being struck by passing vehicles, care should be taken to park the vehicle as far away from moving traffic as possible. Also, the vehicle should be left unattended, shortest duration as possible. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur -/20109-*-: & !C--O.MMUNIA-,V.ZE 7 _ Description of Incident: Sometime between the evening of July 20, 2009 and the morning of July 21, 2009 the portable radio was stolen from the Village vehicle parked in the Village Hall parking lot. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The user of the radio and the village vehicle must routinely make sure the car is locked each time he/she leaves the vehicle. In the case of the radio, the user must make sure that he/she either keeps the radio with them at all times or locks the radio in the charger/cradle installed in the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 8 of 15 -MENT.:- -DEPART F�_22-`, ' .09/29` FIRE DEPARTMENT .07/20/09� Description of Incident: Firefighter was returning from a call (A10) when he observed a vehicle traveling East bound on Biesterfield cross the median and entered the Forest Preserve. EGVPD was first on the scene and A10 pulled to the side of the road. EGVPD broke the passenger side window of the vehicle. EGVPD waved for A10 to enter the scene. EGVPD and EGVFD removed the patient from the vehicle and placed the patient in the ambulance. Once inside the ambulance, F/F noticed blood on his right forearm. After transfer of care F/F reported to me that he had an abrasion on his right forearm and he may have been splashed with vomit from the patient while doing CPR. F/F was advised to follow the NWCH System exposure Policy. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Firefighter was performing CPR per System SOP's. The patient vomiting is a normal occurrence while performing this action. F/F was wearing gloves and safety glasses. Blood borne pathogens and the System Exposure Report was reviewed with F/F. LPC Comments & Recommendations: The LP Committee would like management to consider a "Rescue Key" (mouth to mouth preventive device from fluids when administering CPR) be given to all EGV employees. Estimated quantity is about 200. 3 IdVORKWSTREE Description of Incident: While cleaning the chute door on vehicle 708, the door slid down pinching the employee's right index finger. Employee initially thought it would just bruise but the swelling overnight became quite painful. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employees should ensure that chute door is propped open before removing asphalt. LPC Comments &-Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 9 of 15 W - DEPT.017C�--,WARRE MO013T.. MID 07/2 Description of Incident: Ofc. Moody was removing a Taser from its storage bin when he lost his grip on the taser and it fell to the floor thereby damaging the safety switch on the taser. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employee to be more attentive when handling equipment. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur JAMES..-SCWEIV -7-.07/28109F. Description of Incident: While excavating for 6" water main repair plastic gas'service for 69 Grange was cut. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Seeing as there is no way of knowing what material the gas lines are made of and how they are installed, hydro- excavating for all utilities might be an option when there are no time constraints and the ground conditions are favorable. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur 729/W ' -13 -7 Reported D/C-,'1'MIKE-.- IRKRATR --X-i�,PQUX Description of Incident: UPS truck struck the building while backing into the loading dock. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations:' None LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 10 of 15 F 23: 09/32 -:FIRE-DEPARTMENT. 07%29109`: Description of Incident: Injured middle and index finger of left hand while using Hurst Tool to extricate two passengers from severely damaged auto that was involved in an accident. F/F sprained these fingers when tool twisted during extrication. He noticed that they were sore on morning of 7/30/09; however on the morning of 7/31/09, they were noticeably swollen and he then went to Emergency Department of Edward Hospital where he was treated. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Auto was severely damaged and used best method possible to gain entry. Due to damaged condition of door, tool twisted while attempting to gain entry. Attempt to train on damaged autos and warn employees that told may twist during extrications. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P/31 POLICE DEPARTMENT 7/30/09: Description of Incident: While in the back of the transport van, employee was attempting to lift the wheels of the stretcher over the raised metal frame in order to get the stretcher into the van and felt a slight pull in lower back. Although she was not in a lot of pain she wanted to report the incident. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Have the raised metal frame removed. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 11 of 15 F=24'-. 09/33 -TIRE DEPARTMENT. _ 08/01_/09_ Description of Incident: While rebedding hose on E10 at a Mutual Aid Box Alarm Fire at 1000 Stevenson Court in Roselle, IL, informed supervisor he didn't feel well. Upon return to 676 Meacham (Fire House #10) in EGV, again said he didn't feel well and clutched his chest. He was moved to Amb. 10 and Paramedics provided ALS care and transportation to Alexian Brothers Medical Center Emergency Room. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Recommend individual employees identify and control the risk factors which contribute to Heart Disease. A formal education plan for improving our life choices could also be beneficial, i.e.: healthy eating habits, exercise, and limitations for alcohol and cigarette consumption. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P=32. OFC -STEUEWROHMAN - POLICE DEPT '08109/09' Description of Incident: Ofc. Rohman said that while backing his vehicle in the parking garage his attention was focused on the support post to the right of him and he did not see the one directly behind him. Ofc. Rohman said as he backed up he started to turn his front wheels and struck the support post with the left rear corner of his vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Ofc. Rohman needs to pay more attention to his surroundings while backing his assigned vehicle from its parking space. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 12 of 15 F 25 09/34 .FIREDEPARTMENT=- - 08%12%09. Description of Incident: Crews were in the kitchen area of the fire station when Firefighter PM entered the room advising that A7 was going to take employee to the hospital. At time of report F/F was not able to discuss his condition with me. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: F/F advised one of the medics from A7 that he was not feeling well. The medic started treatment and then advised that they would be transporting. The medic should have advised the rest of the crew earlier instead of waiting until they were ready to transport. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur E=2` Reported bY. 08/12/09_. a .`PAWNUC= COMMUNITY Description of Incident: Half dollar sized dent found on trunk area of car. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Make area where village vehicles are parked inaccessible. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur BS-4 RON°EVANS.- BUILDING SERVICES;-- 08/14109: Description of Incident: When backing up from the parking spot, hit the electrical box sticking out on the steel beam. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Pre-trip inspection, before moving any vehicle, take a walk around the vehicle, look for any hazards. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Drive Refresher Course. Village needs to look into purchasing protective measures for the garage. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 13 of 15 F=26 = AL VRSHEK FIRE DEPARTMENT 08/14/09 Description of Incident: Deputy Chief Al Vrshek was backing his car from his assigned parking spot when he noticed some workers blocking the exit in front of him. He then decided to back up and exit in the opposite direction, when he struck the support column located behind and to the North of his vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Driver should utilize caution when backing a vehicle because of the blind spots of the vehicle and the numerous columns located in the garage in the Village Hall. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Protective measures for certain poles needs to be addressed asap. 09/35 WATER=-&-SEWER;' = - 08118/09. Description of Incident: While excavating by hand with a shovel around a main valve box, employee struck a buried rock with the shovel causing his hand to lose its grip on the shovel, travel downwards and get smashed between the shovel and the valve box. Supervisor's,Comments & Recommendations: Use of a longer handled shovel or the hydro-excavator may have lessened the possibility for smashing the digit, wearing gloves potentially could have absorbed some impact and mitigated the injury. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee_ Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 14 of 15 W 7 _ DAVENROBLE PUBLIC WORKS .:, 08/21/09 Description of Incident: Control vault for the water wall at the Village Hall flooded due to the drain valve on the sand filter was left open after maintenance was performed. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employee must pay better attention to make sure all operating conditions are met before leaving the vault. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-33 OFC.;JOE SACOMANO POLICE-DEPT 8124/09;' Description of Incident: Officer was backing squad #239 out of designated parking space in the parking garage when the left front fender came into contact with the support column located directly next to 239's designated space. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Parking spaces in the garage are narrow in width and maneuvering a squad in and out of the spaces next to the support columns is challenging. Recommend the support columns be wrapped with a cushion which would absorb a minor impact, thereby preventing any damage to the column and the vehicle making contact. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course. The LPC Committee strongly suggests that the pole be cushioned. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 10, Meeting Page 15 of 15 5-8 Reported`By 8/24/09 SCOTT:.BERNTHOLDT, UBLIC.WORKS_ .... Description of Incident: Sometime after vehicle was parked in the lot (approx. 10:45 am) a fire started under the driver's side seat. Scott Bernholdt noticed discoloration of the vehicle windows at approximately 5:40 pm. Police and fire were called to the. scene. The fire had extinguished itself as the doors and windows to the vehicle were closed. Interior of vehicle was significantly damaged. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employees should be careful not to leave objects on the floor of the vehicle that may become lodged under the seat. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F=27, - SCOTT PETERSON'= FIRE.DEPT:: 8/26/09= Description of Incident: After returning to quarters from a call, Lt. Peterson exited the vehicle and was taking off his turnout gear. The front passenger door would not shut completely and would not go-past % open. Lt. Peterson attempted to open the door fully and the window on the front passenger side door shattered. The window was in.the down position. As the window shattered the door, the door did open freely and close freely. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Investigate cautiously, if still an issue, call Fleet Services to evaluate issue. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Reconsider charging this to maintenance instead of insurance due to a mechanical issue.