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Safety Committee Meeting
Date of Meeting: October 16,2015 - Time of Meeting: 9:30 am pm
Items to be discussed:
Report from Dept. of Labor on shop inspection
Quarterly meeting schedule —q,310 OA
MSDS sheets changes as of June 1,2015
Attendance: (All attendees please sign)
Print Name Signature
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Safety Meeting on October 16, 2015
Agenda:
Discussion of recent inspection by Department of Labor at city shops
Quarterly meeting schedule
MSDS sheet changes as of June 1, 2015
Attendance per sign in sheet:
Keith Kolstad,Justin Baker, Fran Schweigert, Matt Wheeler,Cindy Caswell,Guy Rolison
Excused absences: Bob Vollmer, Nathan Herman.
The meeting came to order at 8:30 am.
Committee went over each of the nine violations noted on the inspection by the Montana Department
Labor and Industry in the person of Jerry Laughery. The majority of the violations had been fixed as of
this date the remaining ones would be done before our next meeting of November 4,2015. Keith will
document and photograph the corrective actions that took place and prepare the response back to the
State.
A second list of safety concerns was examined and will be addressed to prevent their expanding into
actual violations. Assignments were made as to the responsible parties to look into each of these
potential problem areas and also report back by November4, 2015.
It was discussed that as of June 1, 2015 that what was commonly called MSDS sheets has taken on a
new format and that the MSDS book should be kept up to date.
Matt Wheeler briefly went over the list of items from our April 18, 2015 Safety Meeting and their
resolution.
Matt Wheeler asked Keith Kolstad to look into classes on CPR as some of the employee's certificates are
coming due.
The meeting adjourned at 9:30 am.
Addendum
Keith Kolstad met with Bob Vollmer on October 23,2015 at the Sewer Plant to bring him up to date on
the results of the Shop inspection by Jerry Laughery since he had an excused absence on October 16.
Bob will start monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers at the plant.
Appendix B
Report On Correction of Hazards
City of Laurel Public Works Shops
20 South 71h Avenue
Laurel, MT 59044
Visit Number: ERD09302015-o1JL
On September 30, 2015, Jerry Laughery, Compliance Supervisor from the Montana DLI
- Safety and Health Bureau conducted a Safety Compliance inspection at City of Laurel
Public Works Shops.
Use this form to document the corrective actions and/or the preventive measures the
employer has taken to correct the reported items. The employer has agreed to respond to
all items categorized as Serious. Although not required, it is encouraged to report
corrective action taken for items categorized as Other Than Serious and Regulatory.
Please return this report form no later than 11/13/2015.
Jerry Laughery
Compliance Supervisor
Montana DLI - Safety and Health Bureau
1805 Prospect
Helena, MT 59604
If corrective action cannot be accomplished by the corrective action date, a written
request for an extension must be submitted no later than 11/13/2015.
The following"Serious Hazards" REQUIRE a response:
Item Number: 7
Correction Due Date: 11/13/2015
Condition: An unguarded light bulb had been broken off in the tool locker. The metal
threads of the bulb remained in the socket exposing employees to an electrical shock/
burn/ electrocution hazard. The socket was energized at the time of inspection.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 8
Correction Due Date: 11/13/2015
Condition: The large ceiling mount heater hangs approximately 5 1/2 feet from the
walking surface. This exposes employees to the large metal fan blade on the rear of the
heater. The blade contained a guard. However, the guard was not sufficient to prevent
accidental contact with the fan blade. The exposed fan blade measured 6'3" from the
walking surface.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 9
Correction Due Date: 11/13/2015
Condition: A half ton hoist and trolley were placed on a beam that was incrementally
marked with its capacities 1000 — 500 lbs.At the time of inspection the hoist was placed
on the 750 lb. mark.There are no stops in place to prevent the hoist from moving past the
woo lb. mark, therefore overloading the capacity of the beam.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
To be completed by the Employer or Employer's Representative:
The abatement information contained in this Progress Report is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name and Title
Signature
Date
The following "Other than Serious Hazards" do not require a response;
however it is encouraged to correct the hazards in a timely manner and
report the corrective actions taken:
Item Number: i
Condition: Flammable liquids were being stored on top & outside of an approved
storage container/ cabinet.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 2
Condition: All fire extinguishers within the area were overdue on their monthly
inspections.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 3
Condition: The electrical extension cord was being used as permanent fixed wiring.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 4
Condition: A halfmask respirator was stored improperly on a peg board hook in the
shop. The respirator had not been recently used and was believed to be a previous
employee's.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 5
Condition: Access to an electrical breaker panel was blocked by equipment.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
Item Number: 6
Condition: A hand held angle grinder was missing the safety guard.
Date Corrected:
Corrective Action Taken:
Steps to Prevent Recurrence:
To be completed by the Employer or Employer's Representative:
The abatement information contained in this Progress Report is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name and Title
Signature
Date