Vicki Collins

The Statewide Safety Committee meeting included discussions on Peyton's involvement with Safety Day, the nomination of a labor co-chair, and committee duties, including the potential for sending newsletter emails to state employees. The committee also reviewed and discussed the charter revision, focusing on the introduction, mission statement, scope, objectives, and composition. Preparations for Safety Day were finalized, and the next meeting was scheduled.

The Statewide Safety Committee meeting included discussions on interagency coordination, workers' compensation, and the committee's role in addressing safety issues. The committee expressed a desire to increase its visibility and discussed the need for agencies to submit unresolved issues. The charter was reviewed, with recommendations to remove the Self-Audit section and clarify the committee's objectives and limitations. Education and training resources, including Title 239 and Gallaher Bassett's data on increasing claims, were also discussed. The next meeting was scheduled for March 26th.

The Statewide Safety Committee meeting included discussions on increasing committee membership and participation, establishing safety guidelines at the agency level, and reviewing action register items and committee functions. The committee also discussed safety fair training opportunities and the next meeting schedule.

The meeting included discussions on the newsletter and JSA documents, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and implementing them into daily work. A presentation was given on Slips, Trips & Falls, with plans to provide incident statistics at future meetings. The committee was encouraged to participate in Distracted Driving Month. The upcoming Safety Day was discussed, including agency participation and potential activities. There was a discussion regarding EDC safety courses, how to access them, and the possibility of assigning courses to agencies. The involvement of agency directors with the committee was discussed, along with the representation from the Department of Transportation and an outline of their safety committee structure.

The meeting included discussions regarding the roof rail repair, the removal of Gold's Buildings issues, and individual roles and attendees from the last meeting in 2020. Covid-19's impact on Workers Compensation State Insurance claims was discussed, as well as the possibility of working with agencies regarding Slips, Trips, and Falls, with a goal to reduce the overall percentage by 10%. There was also a suggestion to hold a meeting with Agency Directors to review Safety Committee participation.