2009, 12-16 minutes
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SPOKANE VALLEY EMPLOYEE SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
Spokane Valley City Hall, Opportunity Conference room
December 16, 2009 11:00 a.m.
Committee Members Present: Committee Members Absent: Others Present:
Michelle Rasmussen, Chair none none
Chris Bainbridge, Recorder
Nik Bentley
Patty Bischoff
Mary May
John Whitehead
1. Convene Meeting
: Chair Michelle Rasmussen convened the meeting at approximately 11:00 a.m.
2. Minutes of November 18, 2009
: There was consensus to approve the minutes as presented.
3. Final Review of Accident Prevention Plan
Michelle went over the changes to the document since the last review, and it was noted that the first bullet
under #5, that and someone should check the
precinct building as well to make sure evacuation plans are posted there, and to include that sentence under
#5 as well. It was also mentioned that the area where the plows are kept should be checked by Poe and that
building should also be included in this section.
a. Discussion Regarding MSDS
There was discussion concerning the definition of hazardous chemicals and it was noted that the definition
contained in the plan under #8 is that term as it is defined by L&I. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets)
were also discussed and it was noted that Brian Moat is handling that at CenterPlace, and Michelle indicated
she would check with Redwood Plaza concerning the MSDS forms. Training on how to complete and
process the forms was also mentioned, and John stated this can be finalized, as well as the plans and training
schedules after L&I has had a chance to review everything.
4. Safety Concerns
a. Incident Review the recent incident involving damage to one of the city vehicles was mentioned,
and it was noted that it was fortunate no one was injured and that there should be training prior to employees
setting up an area to examine manholes and/or stormwater drains/basins.
b. Recommendations for improvement
contained in each city vehicle, and of the procedure for handling accidents, which is clearly marked on the
envelope containing the forms which are kept in the vehicles.
5. Committee members discussion
Committee members were asked if they desired to continue on this committee for 2010, and Chris indicated
since she has been on the committee since its inception around 2004, that she desires not to continue for
2010. It was mentioned it would be ideal to have a representative from Public Works. Michelle said she will
notify the employees of the opening for 2010; and once all employees are chosen or elected, the first order of
business for 2010 will be to select a chair and a recorder for 2010.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
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