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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOSS PREVENTION - 09/21/2011 - LOSS PREVENTION MINUTES RECEIVED NOV 1 N11 VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE DATE: October 4, 2011 TO: Ray Rummel, Village Manager All Department Heads FROM: Loss Prevention Committee SUBJECT: Loss Prevention Committee Meeting Minutes —September 21, 2011 The meeting was called to order at 8:34 R.M. at the Village Hall. Present: David Preissig, Chairman John Nowacki, Deputy Chief Pam Kuc, Housing Inspector Diane Hunter, Finance Department Secretary Karen Turner, Loss Prevention Secretary Absent: Joe Carey, Assistant to the Village Manager Scott Miller, Deputy Fire Chief Attendee: Lynn Cox, Assistant to the Fire Chief The minutes were approved for the meeting of August 17, 2011. Review Current Reports: C 9 Tabled Reports: • None Ito In Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 ...Page 2Yof 8,l%. Old Business: • Janet Bean is currently working with Diane Hunter on the revisions to the On-the-Job reports that would enable us to edit and be able to put them in sequential order. • The committee discussed the underground parking garage incident summary by Diane Hunter. The total amount of cost for damage in '09, '10 and '11 is $6,595. Deputy Chief Nowacki stated that the accident report does not warrant the wrapping of the all the poles in the garage at this time. It appears that the number of accidents has reduced since '09, and he would like to wait until year-end to see if they reduce further before any further action is taken (striping the poles and/or electric boxes). John will speak with the proper individuals as to whether or not the electrical boxes can be relocated/moved in parking stalls #257 and #242. Police squad cars are not parking in these two parking stalls. • There was discussion regarding the speeders in the street in front of the Municipal building. Pam Kuc inquired if a stop sign could be put up by the underground garage entrance/exit door. • The Safety Nation and OSHA websites will be utilized to access safety information articles for a newsletter. A draft of the newsletter is planned for November 2011. Dave Preissig will contact Matt Roan regarding adding a weekly safety tip to the Status & Information weekly report generated from the Village Manager's Office. • Dave Preissig will contact the Village Manager to discuss the revising of the Elk Grove Safety Manual and posting it to the Intranet. New Business: • The CPR is now complete for all Public Works employees. • The LP committee discussed the NIPSTA Simulator Driving Training and concluded that it is not a substitute for the real hands-on training. The LPC was in agreement that there needs to be training that would take the place of the Driver Refresher Course currently used. The employees who have had a vehicle accident need to attend a Driver Refresher Course within a few months after the occurrence. Deputy Chief Nowacki will contact Tony Konetzke to look into online training available with the state. He will also check with Sally Bulicek with Gallagher Bassett Services as to what other Villages do regarding employee vehicle accidents. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 3 of 8 . The Tornado/Evacuation plan and drill will be created over the winter. This will be a joint venture with the Emergency Management (Fire Dept.). Members indicated that it is not clear to all employees where they need to move to in the event of a tornado. The evacuation plan is not in the Safety Manual. Driver Refresher Training: Miguel Mos ueda Police Dept. P-27-11& P-30-11 James Kuz k Police Dept. P-29-11 Next Scheduled Meetings: October 19, 2011- Cancelled Rescheduled — October 26, 2011 Adjournment: 10:00 A.M. t Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 4 of 8 Submitted by: Approved by: Karen Turner David Preissig Loss Prevention Secretary Loss Prevention Chairman continued.. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 5 of 8 F-22/11 11/21 — FIRE DEPARTMENT 8/11/11 Description of Incident: The Firefighter was performing his/her morning rig check on E9 (E118)and was exercising the pre-piped deck gun that sits on the top of this engine raising it into the high locked position while standing on the top of the pumper. The firefighter activated the release with one hand while raising up on the base unit with the other hand. Using his/her legs to assist with the lift, he/she felt a sharp pulling type pain in hi/her lower back. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: When operating the equipment, the operator must be sure to properly engage the release lever before lifting it into the operating position vehicle while making sure his/her feet are on a solid level platform and using proper lifting technique with his/her legs. The firefighter should ask for assistance if he/she is not able to accomplish the task on their own. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur S-9-11 Non-Employee Related Incident 9/6/11 Description of Incident: As a contractor was installing new duct for Comcast, their directional boring equipment came in contact with the street light cable and twisted it around their equipment, pulling the wires out of several poles along that line. Supervisor's Comments &Recommendations: The precise point of contact is unknown as the strike was not discovered until the boring equipment was retracted. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur. Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 6 of 8 F-23-11/ PETER GUTZMER - FIRE DEPARTMENT 8/20/11 A-11-31 Description of Incident: Multiple members began to stow equipment and Outriggers to prepare the vehicle to respond to a fire alarm dispatch. Lt. Gutzmer attempted to stow stabilizer ground pad when the rear outrigger began to move inward toward the chassis. The stainless steel cover of the outrigger pinched the ground plate, causing the cover to become bent and tourquing the slide tray downward. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Members should avoid attempting multiple tasks near the vehicle during operations. Outriggers should be fully stowed away/secured and visually confirmed by the operator before other personnel performed any work, access cabinets, or stow other accessory equipment on that side of the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-27-11/ OFC. MIGUEL MOSQUEDA— POLICE DEPT. 8123/11 A-11-20 Description of Incident: Officer Mosqueda was parking Squad #240 in its parking space when Squad #240 made contact with the support post next to the parking spot, causing damage to the right rear door and quarter panel. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Mosqueda needs to slow down and pay attention to his surroundings when operating a motor vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 7 of 8 P-28-11 11122 —'POLICE DEPARTMENT 8/24111 Description of Incident: The Officer lifted the tongue on the S.M.A.R.T. trailer and the hitch release mechanism did not completely disengage from the ball of the hitch. The upward motion of lifting the trailer and not properly releasing caused a twinge and pull in the employee's lower back. The Officer felt increasing pain and discomfort to the lower part of his back. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: The Officer needs to make sure the hitch release is fully disengaged before trying to remove it from the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur SR-03-11 11123 —WATER & SEWER 08/31/11 Description of Incident: While installing the electric service for the new salt barn, employee was working in the drainage ditch line and made contact with poison ivy. Supervisor's Comments& Recommendations: Employees need to be required to work in similar areas on how to identify poison ivy. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur P-29-11/ OFC. JAMES KUZYK— POLICE DEPT. 9101/11 A-11-34 Description of Incident: Officer Kuzyk was backing up the identification van in the Public Works garage and backed into the 2007 Elgin Sweeper truck. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Kuzyk needs to make sure the area behind his vehicle is clear before backing up in the future. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course Loss Prevention Committee Minutes for September 21, 2011 Page 8 of 8 P-30-11 OFC. MIGUEL'MOSQUEDA-POLICE DEPT. 91311.1 A-11-33 Description of Incident: Officer Mosqueda was proceeding westbound on Greenleaf from Busse and attempted to gain entry into the Greenleaf Fire House. He was unaware that the driveway was closed due to construction, and turned left, placing the driver's side front and rear tires into the 18 inch wide, 20 inch deep groove in the roadway. The rims on Squad #242 were damaged and the tires were flattened. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: Officer Mosqueda need to be aware of his surroundings and where his vehicle is going when he is in control of the vehicle. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Driver Refresher Course P-31-11/ Reported By: SGT. MATT FIORITO 9/26/11 E-11-21 Description of Incident: Transponder was last used by Officer Struwing on 9/26/11 and he recalls returning the transponder to the traffic office on that date. On 8/8/11 traffic officers were using the transponder issued to patrol. The office and all traffic vehicles were checked and it was not located. Supervisor's Comments & Recommendations: A formal check-in/out procedure will be put in place. LPC Comments & Recommendations: Concur. A tracking system is in place.