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Home My WebLink AboutLOSS PREVENTION - 08/12/2011 - LOSS PREVENTION MINUTES RECEIVED AUG 216 2011 VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: August 12, 2011 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes — June 16, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 2:35 P.M. at the Village Hall. Present: David Preissig, Chairman Dave Miller, Fire Chief Keith Briggs, Commander, Police Department Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Joe Carey, Assistant to the Village Manager Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary Absent: Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector The minutes were approved for the meeting of June 16, 2011. Review Current Reports: 10 Tabled Reports: . None Old Business: . None Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page,.2oof,7;1.1111; New Business: • The LPC discussed the new"Pop Up Screen"added to the Job Injury Data entry screen. It is working well and has enhanced the quality of the report. The LPC gave their input to Diane for more changes and additions to the form; putting it in chronological order, adding a section for the employee to sign that he read, and agrees or disagrees with the report. • Diane Hunter discussed the Safety National website that is a source of useful information for a newsletter (personal as well as workplace related information). Joe Carey suggested adding some of that information to the weekly Status & Information Report. • Comdr. Keith Briggs informed the LPC that evacuation maps in the new building need to be revised. Dave Miller will supply copies of the building plans to the Fire Department. Per Chief Miller, new weather radios will be given each department soon. • Comdr. Keith Briggs informed the LPC that 18 police officers who have had accidents began attending NIPSTA Simulator Driver Training last September of 2010. There will also be a Train-the-Trainer, hands-on driver training at Alexian Field in October of 2011. • There was some discussion regarding padding for the pillars and electric boxes in the Village garage, as well as installing a mirror due to the number of accidents to vehicles. Driver Refresher Training: None Next Scheduled Meetings: Thursday, July 21, 2011 (Cancelled) New Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Adjournment: 4:30 P.M. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 4 of 7 W-03-11/ JIM SCHAUDEK— UTILITIES/WATE_ R 05/12/11 E-11-14 Description of Incident: While excavating to repair a 12 foot water main valve, the operator snagged the UNMARKED fiber optic cable. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Anytime any excavation is performed, the excavators rely on all utilities to be properly marked so as not to cause damage. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur F-11-11/ DAN SCHNEIDER — FIRE DEPARTMENT 05/17/11 E-11-13 Description of Incident: A key was inserted into a door keyhole. The door opened but they could not get the key out before the door opened all the way. The key was bent and unusable. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: At times it may be necessary to hold the door to slow the speed at which it opens. This may give enough time for key removal. Care must be taken when removing the key because it is possible to have fingers pinched in the door. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur W-04-11/ JOSH FARMER — UTILITIES/WATER 05/17/11 E-11-15 Description of Incident: While excavating to repair a water main leak, the operator cut through an unmarked street light cable. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: If utilities are not properly marked, this type of accident will continue. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur. Good job of documentation on the report. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 5 of 7 F-12-11 11/09/11 — FIRE DEPARTMENT 5/24111 Description of Incident: The Firefighter/Paramedic was diagnosed with "left thumb strain" when moving a patient from a home on a stretcher. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Employees need to look for alternate means to remove a patient from a home to allow more room for the stretcher if space is tight. LPC Comments &Recommendations: Concur. It is possible the injury could have been prevented. P-13-11/ OFC. MICHAEL JEDLINK — POLICE DEPT. 05/25/11 A-11-18 Description of Incident: Ofc. Jedlink was conducting a traffic stop and instructed the driver to pull onto Wood Dale Road. When Ofc. Jedlink pulled behind the vehicle, it stopped abruptly, and the he struck the rear left bumper of the vehicle with the front right bumper of his Squad car. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The Officer needs to have better spacing between vehicles as well as being more attentive while driving. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course P-14-11 11/10 — POLICE DEPARTMENT 05/26/11 Description of Incident: The employee walked from the door (nearest the Police Department Records counter)towards the stairway in order to go down to the Police lobby. As the employee approached the landing area at the top of the stairs the heel of his/her shoe caught one of the grooves on the landing causing employee to stumble. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: This incident may have been prevented if the employee used more caution in his/her foot placement. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 6 of 7 P-15-11/ OFC. MICHAEL PATRAS —'POLICE'DEPT. 05/28/11 A-11-16 Description of Incident: The Officer was backing up from parking stall#233 in the garage at 901 Wellington Avenue and struck a support pillar with the passenger side of the Squad car. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The Officer needs to pay closer attention to his surroundings when operating a motor vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course F3-11/ DEPUTY CHIEF S. MILLER— FIRE DEPT, 05120/11 -17 Description of Incident: The Deputy Chief discovered damage to the right front bumper of car #153. The car was parked outside the Village Hall in the public parking lot and he was unaware of when the damage occurred. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The recommendation would be to park the vehicle in a remote/isolated area in the future. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-16-11 11/11 — POLICE DEPARTMENT 06/1/11 Description of Incident: The Officer was investigating a possible suicidal subject who attempted to close his front door on the Officer. The Officer stopped the door with his/her right hand and the offender struck him/her in the center corner (tear duct area) of the left eye with a cordless house phone. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: There were no actions taken by the Officer which could have prevented this occurrence. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 7 of 7 P-17-11 11/12 -POLICE DEPARTMENT 06/01/11 Description of Incident: The Officer was checking the wooded area near Salt Creek for evidence of a theft when some type of debris or insect entered his left eye, causing redness, sharp stinging, and irritation. Supervisor's Comments& Recommendations: The wooded area was freshly mowed by large equipment, and this may have created more debris in the air. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 3 of 7 Submitted by: Approved by: Karen Turner David Preissig Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for June 16, 2011 Page 3 of 7 Submitted by: Approved by: Karen Turner David Preissig Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman