Minutes - 09/18/2003 - Safety Committee SAC - MIA(- f- /f--4e)a 3
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK EMPLOYEE
SAFETY COMMITTEE Minutes SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN X
OR AS AMENDED ON November 20, 2003
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
The Employee Safety Committee meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. in the Upper
Level Conference Room with the following representatives
PRESENT: David Zima, Administration, Finance & Engineering Departments
Michael Janney, Fire Department
Susan Schwartz, Library
Darren Martens, Public Works Department
Greg Krob, Sports Core Departments
Richard B. Boehm, Village Manager
Joyce Resh, Secretary
ABSENT: Police Department
Darren Martens was recognized as the new Committee representative for the Public Works
Department.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Greg Krob, seconded by David Zima, to approve the minutes of the Employee
Safety Committee meeting of June 19, 2003 as submitted. VOICE VOTE: Motion
carried. Minutes are to be dated and posted in respective departments.
11I. DISCUSSION OF INCIDENTS:
The incident of damage to the tailgate of a public works vehicle which was struck by an
air compressor which roll down a hill while in the process of being pulled to be hooked
up to a hitch was discussed. Manager Boehm indicated that this incident was determined
to be avoidable. Representative Zima noted that the incident report indicated that the
employee was injured. Representative Martens indicated that he was unaware of any
injury to the employee. The secretary was instructed to follow up with Marlene Hellwig,
Payroll/Benefits Specialist, for the correct indication of the form.
The destruction of a portable radio which was run over by a fire truck was discussed
noting that the radio should be anchored to prevent it from being knocked out of the
truck. Representative Janney noted that newer vehicles have an on-board radio charger
installed to hold radios. There was no indication on the incident report of which vehicle
was in use. Manager Boehm requested the secretary to follow up on this incident.
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IV. DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORTS:
Manager Boehm reminded Committee members that safety inspection reports are to be
submitted monthly. He will send a memorandum to all members indicating inspection
dates and sample Safety Inspection Checklist sheets.
Representative Zima explained the inspection procedure noting the importance of
inspecting fire extinguishers indicating the date of the inspection on the back of the card
attached to the extinguisher.
V. TRAINING IDEAS: None.
VI. DISCUSSION OF SAFETY SUGGESTIONS:
Representative Zima noted his concern for boxes stored in a walkway area of the
Administration/Finance departments. Manager Boehm indicated that the second floor of
the old library would be used for storage and the first floor will be used by the Historical
Society.
Representative Krob noted his concern with traffic on Polo Drive which is used heavily
during soccer games. He suggested the installation of yield and stop signs. Manager
Boehm requested Representative Krob to discuss this with the department heads to
determine what needs to be done and what signage needs to be installed.
VII. GENERAL DISCUSSION:
Manager Boehm discussed the second quarter IRMA Membership Loss Report noting
that the Village is at the level of"satisfactory". He indicated that we are doing well with
fewer accidents. Consequently, he suggested that the Employee Safety Committee meet
every other month. He reminded Committee members to continue monthly department
safety inspections to be submitted on the second Friday of each month.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Michael Janney, seconded by Darren Martens, to adjourn the meeting at 9:33
a.m.
ATTEST:
Richard B. Boehm
Village Manager
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