6.5. ERMUSR 02-20-2007Elk River
Municipal Utilities
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
February 7, 2007
To: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission
Jerry Takle
Jim Tralle
Jerry Gumphrey
From: Bryan Adams
Subject: Annual Evaluation of Safety Program
phone: 763.441.2020
Fax: 763.441.8099
We have utilized for a number of years, MMUA to provide our safety training along with
OSHA and DOT Safety compliance programs. Due to our involvement with MMUA, the
other City departments have joined the MMUA programs also. On an annual basis, our
MMUA Safety Coordinator evaluates our safety program and involvement. Attached for
your review is our 2006 evaluation.
Again, this review is very complimentary to our personnel. Also keep in mind, a good
program leads to good results. MMUA provides a good safety training structure.
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Minnesota Municipal (1tilities Association
Elk River Public Utility
13069 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN SS330
Mr. Bryan Adams
February 1, 2007
Dear Bryan,
This evaluation is for 2006 and is a combination of employee /management actions and
reactions throughout the past year and my observations of them. Also, it is a review of
OSHA and DOT Safety compliance of your program.
For the 2006 Year we Trained and worked on:
~ The required Trainings of AWAIR (Safety Program), Right to Know,
Blood Borne Pathogen & Emergency Preparedness.
~ The Safety Compliance Records & Files / OSHA 3001ogs completed
~ Fire Safety /Fire Extinguishers---Plan & Use
~ Excavation, Trench & Roadway Safety Requirements
~ Confined Space Entry & Procedures were reviewed
~ Job Hazard Awareness
~ The role of the Supervisor & Employee in a Safety Program
~ The Concerns of Drug & Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace
~ A Gopher One presentation on the requirements of the "One Call System"
~ A County Presentation on "Preparation for the possibility of a Pandemic"
~ Low Back stretching techniques presented by Ideal Health
The SP-9 evaluation format that I am using is detailed in your AWAIR Program.
(Here are the 9 areas and my observations of them.)
Employer Commitment:
• Very Pro-active. Safety is major a concern.
2. Employee Involvement:
• Good attitude. Good participation.
• The City Safety Committee tries to be very Pro-active and the Utility
representation is a great asset.
3. Hazard Control:
• Documented walk through self-inspections are done on a regular basis
from all Utility Departments.
3025 Harbor Lane North • Suite 400 • Plymouth, MN 55447-5142 •763.551.1230.800.422.0119 (MN) • Fax 763.551.0459 • www.mmua.org
This past year has seen many large projects be planned and accomplished----all with the
Safety of the Staff as a key element. You are blessed to have such as an excellent group
of Department Managers, both experienced and new. Please continue your proactive
approach to Safety.
I appreciate the opportunity to work with you, your Staff and your Safety Program.
Thank You,
..._-,
Dave Berggren, CSP.
MMUA Regional Safety Coordinator
cc. Mike Willetts MMUA Director of Safety Training