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Home My WebLink AboutLOSS PREVENTION - 11/13/2009 - LOSS PREVENTION DATE: November 13, 2009 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — November 12, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 8:45 A.M. at the Village Hall. Present: Jack Gray, Chairman Keith Wilcox, Sergeant-Police Department Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary Excused: John Nowacki, Commander-Police Department The minutes were approved for the meeting of September 10, 2009. Review Current Reports: 0 Tabled Reports: • F-29 Old Business: • None New Business: • The Loss Prevention Committee will meet the 3`d Thursday of each odd month of the year in 2010. • The Loss Prevention Committee discussed the On-the-Job Injury Report 09/40 that occurred on 10/18/09. The Fire Department needs to execute more caution when responding to this individual due to his excessive weight. On any future calls to this resident, more manpower should be present (if possible) to grab the cargo net to lift him, to prevent any injury to personnel. D/C Miller will personally go to this resident's apartment (if/when there is another call) and evaluate the space. He will speak with this resident and ask him to explore the possible purchase of a portable lift (through his own insurance) to keep in the apartment. It was also suggested that Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 2 of 8 maybe Social Services could visit this individual to urge him to move to the first floor. It would be very difficult to move him out of the building, and could endanger him in the event of a fire. • The December 12, 2009 Accident Refresher Class has been postponed due to the Public Works Winter Driving Course. The new date to be announced. Driver Refresher Training: Greenberg, Myles P-35 Police Department Next Scheduled Meeting: January 21, 2010 Adiournment: 9:30 A.M. Submitted by: Approved by: To 't, ne-,( , 6� CETI Karen Turner Jack-Gray Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman continued . . Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 3 of 8 F-28 JOHN GUGLIELMOA F/F LAIRD 8/31/09 FIRE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: Lt. Guglielmo was operating 142 to connect it to the confined space trailer. Firefighter Laird was guiding Lt. Guglielmo. They were lining up the ball in the bed of the trailer with the gooseneck receiver. The alignment has to be correct in order to make the connection. F/F Laird had directed Lt. Gulielmo to move forward a little and then back up again moving the ball to line up better with the receiver. F/F Laird had closed the gate to give him more room in guiding the truck, but did not relay this to Lt. Guglielmo. As Lt. Guglielmo moved forward, the gooseneck receiver hit the tailgate. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Both the driver and the backer must communicate back and forth whenever there are any changes that could impact movement or cause an accident. This is vital in situations where the driver cannot see the tailgate when looking in the side mirror as in this case. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-29 09/36 FIRE DEPARTMENT 9/7/09 Description of Incident: Firefighter was at the foot of the stretcher pulling a patient with his left arm while F/F was pushing from the head. Emergency Department Security Officer opened the door from the inside as EGVFD crew approached with a patient on the stretcher. After the ED doors opened and the F/F proceeded through, the doors suddenly closed on him as he was in the doorway and struck him on the right shoulder causing him to twist in an un-natural position. F/F experienced discomfort about 5 to 10 minutes after the incident and mentioned it to Lt. Naida. After arriving back in quarters, F/F stated to Lt. Naida that the discomfort did not subside. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Recommend that the doors be checked for proper safety detection device to prevent doors from closing on personnel when in the doorway. j I LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 4 of 8 =F=30 09/37 FIRE DEPARTMENT 09/1-7/09 Description of Incident: Firefighter responded on Al for a Code 3 report of something burning at 2 Oakwood Drive. Upon arrival, the exited the ambulance and put on his SCBA to assist Q8 in the investigation when he reported to the Lieutenant the odor was burning his nose and eyes. Fire companies searched and found no reason for the odor at which time the F/F informed Battalion Chief Sellers he was having a burning sensation in his throat and chest with a non-productive cough. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: When fire companies are investigating unusual odors of an unknown nature they need to utilize their breathing apparatus even in an outside environment especially if they personally find the odor irritating. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-34 09/38_-:POLICE DEPARTMENT 09/22/09 Description of Incident: While investigating a domestic dispute/criminal damage to property report, Officer and I were advised by the offender that the property we were inquiring about (3 guitars) were in a fire pit in the backyard. The offender further stated that we should check and validate this information. Upon checking the pit, we observed the burnt remnants of the items in the pit. The officer then grabbed one of the pieces but when she grabbed the second piece, she sustained burns to the thumb and index finger of her left hand. There were no flames or smoke visible and as the officer had already grabbed one of the items did not realize that the second item was hot. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Due to the fact that there were no visible indicators that the evidence was hot, officer was not aware that the time required special handling. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur i Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 5 of 8 "P=35. OFC: GREENBERG = POLICE DEPARTMENT 10/11-L09 Description of Incident: Officer Greenberg, while conducting random patrol, pinched the left rear tire against a curb when he turned into a driveway. Contact with the curb caused damage to the tire. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Ofc. Greenberg was counseled regarding the importance of being aware of his surroundings while traveling in areas which he frequently does not drive. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course F`=31 09/40 FIRE-DEPARTMENT 10/1:8709 Description of Incident: Lieutenant was assisting seven other members lift a patient using the cargo net. The patient weighted in excess of 425 lbs. The patient wanted to be placed in his bed which was approxi 36 inches off the ground. While placing the patient in bed; Lieutenant twisted his back. The Lieutenant complained of left sided back pain from his shoulder blade to his waist. At the time of this report, Lieutenant declined being evaluated in the ER following the current Village policy regarding reportable injuries. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: We have had this patient several times before. We have tried to take every precaution possible. it appears that he is gaining more weight. I would suggest that we have a second engine company respond in order to balance the height of our personnel due to the height of the patient's bed. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur I Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 6 of 8 'P-36 09/39 — POLICE DEPARTMENT 10/18/09 Description of Incident: Officer was westbound on Touhy Avenue approaching Tonne Road when he applied his brakes. As the squad came to a stop, the rifle released from the rack and struck Officer in the rear of his head, causing a laceration. . Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This squad has been written up in the past for the same malfunction of the rifle rack. The wiring in the car needs to be checked again or replaced to avoid future occurrences. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur zP=37t OFC. FINNEN_--POLICE-DE PARTMENT - 10/23/09 Description of Incident: Ofc. Finnen was checking squad 238 prior to the start of his shift and located what appears to,be fresh damage on_the lower center of the rear bumper. It appears something hit the bumper causing a gouge and small crack. The vehicle had just been picked up by the second shift at the Meacham garage where it had been since 10/19/09. The vehicle was picked up by the second shift and driven directly to the station without incident. It is unknown where or how this incident happened. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: An unknown object came in contact with the bumper and an unknown time/place. Unable to determine if vehicle was stationary or in motion at the time of the incident. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 12, 2009 Page 7 of 8 1#42 09%41 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 10/26/09 Description of Incident: Firefighter awoke with right upper back pain at approximately 0600 AM. Firefighter stated he was unsure of what caused the pain. He was not able to continue on AT He was released and replaced at 0700 AM. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Firefighter may need to re-evaluate his sleeping quarters and mattress. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur I i I