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VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK EMPLOYEE
SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes JUNE 19, 2003
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN xx
OR AS AMENDED ON September 18, 2003
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The Employee Safety Committee meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. in the Upper
Level Conference Room with the following representatives
PRESENT: David Zima, Administration, Finance &Engineering Departments
Gary Naus, Fire Department
Sue Madorin, Library
Norm Nemec, Police Department
Greg Krob, Sports Core Departments
Richard B. Boehm, Village Manager
Joyce Resh, Secretary
ABSENT: Public Works Department
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Norm Nemec, seconded by Gary Naus, to approve the minutes of the
Employee Safety Committee meeting of October 17, 2002 as submitted. VOICE VOTE:
Motion carried. Minutes are to be dated and posted in respective departments.
III. DISCUSSION OF INCIDENTS:
Representative Nemec discussed the incident of a Police Officer's injury of cuts and
bruises while apprehending a criminal suspect in an armed robbery noting that the suspect
was resisting arrest.
Representative Naus noted that the incident of a firefighter's elbow pain while lifting a
stretcher with a patient down a stairway was an old injury dating back to 2001 and he
could not make a determination.
Representative Madorin explained the incident of a librarian's carpal tunnel syndrome
noting that the employee has an ergonomic keyboard and is now ok.
Representative Nemec discussed the incident of a probationary police officer's gunshot
wound to his lower right leg during training at the Academy. He noted that this incident
is still under investigation.
Representative Naus explained the incident of a firefighter/paramedic's back injury while
removing a patient from an ambulance and noted that there is a proper procedure when
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removing a stretcher with a patient from an ambulance and fire personnel received this
training after this incident.
Manager Boehm noted the incident of damage to a public works vehicle was determined
to be avoidable. Employees need to be aware of the surroundings when backing up a
vehicle.
The incident of a fire captain's injury when he slipped in an icy parking lot while setting
up a drill site for fire department training was discussed noting this incident was
unavoidable.
A police officer's traffic accident at an intersection was discussed noting that this was a
new officer and with experience officers learn to watch more closely when entering an
intersection. Representative Nemec also noted that the Opticom at intersections
sometimes work and other times do not work.
Manager Boehm noted another incident of damage to a public works vehicle that was
determined to be avoidable.
The incident of damage to a fire vehicle was discussed noting that the employee was
instructed to be more careful when parking in the lot which is still under construction.
No determination was made regarding the Fire Chief's injury since it did not occur on
Village property and no medical expenses were incurred.
Damage to a squad car which rear-ended a vehicle in heavy traffic was discussed noting
that the officer needs to slow down in heavy traffic and be aware of surroundings.
A police officer's shoulder injury was discussed noting that the injury occurred while
reviewing handcuffing techniques during defensive tactics training and could not have
been prevented.
Representative Naus explained the incident of a fire lieutenant's lower back muscle
spasm which occurred during an exercise which is conducted annually. This exercise
requires crawling while wearing full gear. He suggested that perhaps the exercise could
be conducted by walking or on a treadmill rather than crawling. He will submit this
safety suggestion in writing.
IV. DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORTS:
Manager Boehm reminded Committee members to continue submitting their monthly
inspection reports.
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Representative Nemec noted a safety hazard of the open space at the bottom of the
planters in the Village Hall lobby area. Manager Boehm indicated that this is being
addressed as part of the construction project.
V. TRAINING IDEAS:
Manager Boehm acknowledged Representative Naus' training suggestion as a good idea.
VI. DISCUSSION OF SAFETY SUGGESTIONS:
Manager Boehm noted that signage is being addressed and will be installed as part of the
Municipal Complex project. The old library has been listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. The building is very expensive to maintain and improvements need to be
done.
VII. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Manager Boehm instructed Committee members to look over the information contained
in the IRMA First Quarter Membership Loss Report and Management Assessment
Program packet distributed as part of the agenda packet.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Gary Naus, seconded by Greg Krob, to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 a.m.
ATTEST:
Richard B. Boehm
Village Manager
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