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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 01/26/2010 - LOSS PREVENTION MINUTES DATE: January 26, 2010 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — January 21, 2010 The meeting was called to order at 8:40 A.M. at the Village Hall. Present: Jack Gray, Chairman Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief John Nowacki, Commander-Police Department David Preissig, Deputy Director of Infrastructure Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary The minutes were approved for the meeting of November 12, 2009. Review Current Reports: • 13 Tabled Reports: • 0 Old Business: • None New Business: • Committee discussion regarding the CPR masks (in keychain form) for all village employees versus putting some at the front counters. Conclusion was made that all employees do not need one. Jack Gray will contact Tony Konetzke regarding cost of this item. Need Village Manager to reconsider obtaining funding from the Wellness Committee. • The Fire Department completed training regarding hydraulic stretchers on the ambulances. • The Village needs to contact Alexian Brothers Medical Center regarding the existing signage above the entrance to the parking garage. The signage needs to be corrected to display the lowest height. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 2 of 9 Driver Refresher Training: Myles Greenberg I P-35 Police Department Next Scheduled Meeting: March 18, 2010 Adiournment: 9:25 A.M. Submitted by: Approved by: Karen Turner ack Gray Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairma continued .. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 3 of 9 F-33 JOE MCENERY/JOHN FORDON 10/14/09 FIRE DEPARTMENT Description of Incident: During recovery efforts, a pike was used to assist in the removal of a victim from an 18,730 Ib. coil of aluminum. The extent of contamination and the porous nature of the wood prevented adequate decontamination and the pike was disposed. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: None LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-38 BRIAN VIVONA= POLICE DEPT. 1112/09 Description of Incident: While driving through the parking structure a halogen light that protrudes.above the roof of Unit 220 struck the bottom of a concrete beam. This action caused the pole attached to the halogen light to bend which caused damage to the roof of Unit 220. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Even though there was not proper signage indicating a height change, Ofc. Vivona must be aware of any objects that may be lower than the highest point on the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 4of9 P-39 RANDY SCHUMACHER— POLICE DEPT. 11/05109 Description of Incident: Ofc. Schumacher was responding to an I.L.E.A.S. call out in Schaumburg, IL, and while he was westbound on Higgins Rd. the cell was upgraded to a N.I.P.A.S. call out. Ofc. Schumacher activated his emergency equipment to expedite his response. As he approached Plum Grove Rd., westbound traffic was backed up in all lanes of traffic which caused him to use the shoulder to pass the stopped vehicles. Ofc. Schumacher merged back to the center lane at the intersection and a vehicle immediately in front of him slammed on its brakes and he struck the back of that vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Per D/C Zinnel's 11/9/09 email, Officer Schumacher was NOT at fault for this accident. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur W-8 STEVE JOHNSON — PUBLIC WORKS 11/19/09 Description of Incident: While opening door to exit vehicle, a passing car mirror hit Unit 817 door, breaking the mirror on other vehicle. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Pay more attention to surroundings before exiting vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 5of9 P-40 Reported By: 12/2/09 KEITH WILCOX—POLICE DEPT. Description of Incident: On 12/2/09, Fleet Services advised that while servicing Squad 224 it was noticed that the oil pan had damage. It appears that the vehicle had struck a hard object (curb or rock) which caused the oil pan to dent. Fleet Services last serviced the vehicle on 11/2/09 and no damage was reported. Fleet Services estimated that the damage appears to have occurred with a week's time of being discovered. Fleet Services related that they will not be repairing the damage. Shift supervisors have been informed to check with noted drivers on their shifts to identify a driver. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Drivers need to use additional caution when driving to be aware of objects or high barriers which may cause damage. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P49 OFC. PELAYO -POLICE DEPT._ 1218/09 Description of Incident: Officer Pelayo was legally parked facing S/B in the rear (east) parking lot at 635 Meacham Rd. (Strawberry Hill Plaza) when a vehicle backing out of a parking space struck the left (driver's) side rear quarterpanel of Squad 232. During a review of the scene it was observed that it appeared the striking vehicle backed straight out of the space, although there was adequate room for the vehicle to angle out of the space. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Pelayo was legally parked with his lights on and striking vehicle driver would have walked within 25 feet of the squad to enter her car. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 6 of 9 F-34 09/42 — FIRE DEPT. 12/8/09 Description of Incident: Firefighter was assisting the transfer of an extremely obese patient from the ambulance cot to the E.R. bed. The head of the cot was placed in line with the foot of the E.R. bed. Firefighter was on the patient's left side at the middle of the body. While attempting to slide the patient forward, firefighter had to step around one of the wheels of the cot, causing him to turn his feet outward to avoid the obstacle. Firefighter encountered pain in his back. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This situation creates a challenge for personnel due to the size of the patient and the tight areas to move patient. Firefighters must be careful not to twist back when moving heavy loads like this patient. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur S-9 MARK ANGELLOTTI — STREET DEPT. 12/9/09 Description of Incident: Plowing parking lot pushed snow against fence and damage two sections of wooden fence. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Be more aware of your surroundings. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 7 of 9 GO-3 09/43 —.FINANCE DEPT. 12/10/09 Description of Incident: She was leaving for lunch and she fell forward in the handicapped hallway at EGV Hall — bilateral knee contusions. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Reminder to please use railing. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-35 DAN RYAN& DEAN JAMROZEK'=-FIRE DEPT. -12/17/09 Description of Incident: While loading the patient into the ambulance, the front loading wheel was caught in the frame of the door. The ambulance was parked on a _ slope due to the natural slope of the street. As Firefighter Ryan and Firefighter Jamrozek advanced the stretcher into the ambulance, the wheel broke. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Have a third person observe the loading of the patient if the slope of the street is a factor. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 8 of 9 P-42 OFC. MYLES GREENBERG — POLICE DEPT. 12/30/09 Description of Incident: Ofc. Greenberg was E/B on Touhy Avenue at N/B Tonne Rd. and was stopped at the stop sign. He checked for N/B vehicles in traffic and it appeared clear of vehicles. He proceeded into the intersection at which time he observed a vehicle through the right front passenger window located in the left N/B lane of Tonne. He saw that there was going to be an imminent collision. He applied the brakes and was then struck by the left front corner of that vehicle in the right front bumper and turn signal assembly of Police Squad 231. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: It is always incumbent upon officers to use all due caution when driving a vehicle. He was responding to a verbal domestic dispute call and driving at normal speed to the call without using any emergency equipment. He stopped at the stop sign and attempted to ascertain that it was clear to proceed. Ofc. Greenberg related the video camera obstructed a portion of his view. In closing, this crash.was avoidable and officers must use all strategies to work and look around equipment present in the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course F-1-10 ROBERT MARSHALL — FIRE DEPT. 01/5/10 Description of Incident: Unknown damage to bumper. Only aware of damage after informed by the Deputy Chief after car was in for service for 2 days. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Inspectors should visually check assigned car before leaving the administration building parking and upon return. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for January 21, 2010 Page 9 of 9 F-2-10 10/01 - FIRE DEPARTMENT 01/7/10 Description of Incident: Firefighter was working at the scene of a structure fire. Fire was out and ventilation and overhaul were in progress. Firefighter low-air alarm sounded and he exited the building. He stepped out of the building, onto the rear patio (snow-covered) and his left leg went forward and he felt a sharp tearing pain in his left calf. Firefighter notified his partner and then came to notify his officer. He was advised to seek medical treatment with an ambulance outside and this officer notified command of the situation. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Trips and falls are a common hazard when working at a fire scene with snow and freezing temperatures. Firefighter stepped on to wet/snow covered wood decking and his foot slipped on this slippery surface. I advised the firefighter that we must take our time and do our best to keep solid footing underneath us, even when the conditions make that impossible to accomplish. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur