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Members present: Chair Danielle Goodale, Jenny Forastiere, Shelly Gagne, Lori Hartin, Carmie Gray, Jessica Sprague, Linda Tracy, Dale Lee, Bridgett Ireland, Angel Bell, Lisa Davis, Tamar Mathieu and Jodie Dyer. The minutes of the August 23, 2023, meeting were approved.
Safety Issues – Open Microphone: None reported this month.
The Committee reviewed a summary of incidents/injuries from August 28th – September 22nd. Of the twenty incidents reported, four required medical attention and one resulted in lost time from work. 3 slip/trip/fall – same level; 2 client interaction; 3 cut/puncture/scrape; 5 hit against or by; 2 pain/strain; 1 illness; 1 automobile accident; 2 animal interaction; 1 exposure.
Harlow Street Building Inspection – The Harlow Street office had a building inspection on September 8th with Michelle Martin, Sr. Loss Control Consultant with Cross Insurance. The review went well and some suggestions were made, which are outlined below. Building safety tips have been posted at entrances/exits. Harassment postings have been added to reception areas.
- Avoid tailgating, don’t let any other individuals through an access door unless they are recognized and badged through.
- Secure the main reception office by closing and locking the door into this area.
- An (Emergency Exit Only) sign should be posted on Harlow Street Emergency Exit. This door has a crash bar and is only used in an emergency as an egress route.
- Deadbolt needed at maintenance garage entrance.
- Driver fares box should be out of common area and (not so easily identified)
- Consider methods to secure Family Visit Program from other office areas. While all visitors are escorted visitors could access other programs once in the building.
- Prohibit/limit employees from working alone particularly at night or weekends or when assistance is unavailable.
- State clearly to clients and employees that violence is not permitted or tolerated.
- Annual training should include a review of security measures in place and employee responsibilities.
Safety Site Visits - Knox County: Site visits were done on September 15th in Knox County with Michelle Martin, Sr. Loss Control Consultant with Cross Insurance. There were a few minor suggestions, including having eye washing stations on site and secondary labeling for hazardous materials.
Old Business - Hazard Communication – Training document has been shared. Handbook has been updated and the video training is pending.
Goal Work: Performance Evaluation – plan to implement in early 2024 when new electronic evaluation system is in place.
Plan Year 2023 Goals
1. Review and Update Emergency Evacuation Procedures
2. Evaluate Driver Safety Program
3. Safety as a Performance Measure
4. Annual Review of Plans (OSHA)
Meeting adjourned at 2:35pm. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, from 2:00pm-3:00pm.
HR Generalist Jodie Dyer
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