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SAFETY CO1�II�IITTEE
Minutes
Meeting of November 25, 1992
Present: Ralph Gamboa, Curt Doty, Dave Marston, Magda Ortega, Mark
Wendelsdorf, John Schreiner, Linda Heib, Mike McBride, Ed
Christopher, Charlie Chadwick, Tom Mehiel, Dave Garcia (Co-Chair)
and Sue Brown (Co-Chair).
The meeting was called to order at the Caldwell Public Library at
9:00 a.m.
The first item of business was the financial report. Sue presented
a memo from Teri Ottens directing the committee to reduce the
budget by $300 (5�) . Sue stated that the Wellness Committee is
looking into an alternate aerobics program for City employees which
would eliminate the instructors salary and therefore reduce the
budget more than what is required. This decision should be made by
the end of December.
The next item of business was the State Insurance Fund report on
accidents. Sue distributed the summary sheets and stated that
there is only one account open. This account should be closed by
the end of December if possible to avoid our premiums being based
with a higher reserve rate. Sue stated that she will speak to Irv
Reich about the open account when he returns from his vacation.
There was brief discussion regarding the type of accidents during
1/1/92 and 10/1/92. The highest number of accidents were involving
back injuries. There was discussion on purchasing some back braces
to be available for employees who do a considerable amount of
lifting. Charlie agreed to check into the prices of these braces
and report back to the committee.
The next item of business was a discussion on the boot allowance.
The current reimbursement rate to employees is $125 every 15
months. After discussion it was the consensus of the committee to
recommend this change to the City Council for an allowance to $175
every 15 months. Sue agreed to send a memo to Teri Ottens with
this request.
The next item of business was the issue of the tetanus shot to be
offered to employees. Sue stated that it is all arranged with West
Valley Medical Center. They have a list of employees and they only
need to present themselves at the emergency room to receive the
vaccination and their name will be checked on a list and billed to
the City at the end of the month. There was discussion about the
acceptance of this among employees and there has not been a lot of
interest.
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The next item of business was the program presented by Dave Garcia.
Dave distributed the City Seatbelt Policy which was adopted in the
past. This policy states that an employee is required to wear
their seatbelt at all times when in a City vehicle. If the
employee is in an accident and does not have their seatbelt on, the
insurance company will not cover the charges. Dave stated that he
has observed several employees not abiding by this policy and asked
that the Safety Committee members remind employees in their
department to do so. Anyone that is in violation of this policy
could be written up and disciplined.
A video was presented regarding seatbelt use and the injuries that
occur when someone is not wearing one. Dave asked that everyone be
very conscious of this safety, both in their private lives and on
the job.
Tom Mehiel agreed to present a program at the December meeting.
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Sue Brown
Co-Chair