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ONTARIO POLICE HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSOCIATION “Protecting Those Who Protect Us”
Ontario Police Health and Safety Association Meeting June 4th 2009 Hosted by Windsor Police Service – 4007 Sandwich Street - Windsor - Ontario 9:33 Frank Bauer – Windsor Police Service welcomes members to the OPHSA June meeting at the Windsor Police Training Center – Frank welcomed Windsor Police Service Chief Gary Smith. 9:35 Windsor Police Service Chief Gary Smith welcomes OPHSA to Windsor and the Windsor Police Training Center – Chief Smith thanked Frank Bauer for organizing the event for OPHSA’s June Meeting - OPHSA members were invited to tour the Training Center – a one of a kind facility in partnership with the Department of National Defence. 9:40 Ed Parent – Windsor Police Association President – welcomed OPHSA to Windsor 09:42 Guest Speaker Dannion Smith Senior Ergonomics Engineer Automotive and Specialty Products Leggett and Platt Automotive Group Schukra of North America 360 Silvercreek Industrial Drive RR1 Tecumseh Lakeshore, ON N8N 4Y3 Cellular (519) 796-5383 Office (519) 727-7000 ext 1623 “Leggett and Platt Automotive Group – Active Lumbar System” A presentation was made regarding posture issues in Police Vehicles. It has been proven in studies that massage therapy is beneficial to people. The Active Lumbar System assists -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
2 the driver in many ways. The product was designed for Police Officers and seating positions. At the present time the system is an add in – Windsor Police received the package for $375 – the installation is easy for Police retrofitters to complete – a one year warranty and life span is three years for the Policing world – 15 years for the public. 11:35 View Cruiser with installed support and Lunch 12:05 Resume Meeting Meeting Dates September 2009 Ottawa – date to be confirmed December 2009 in Hamilton 12:10 Minutes of the last meeting – December 11th 2008 approved with the following corrections: 1. York – “evidence contaminated with evidence” 2. Waterloo – “air hose outlet was capped to prevent the air cleaning of firearms and those particles becoming airborne” Section 21 Committee Darwin Trojan spoke regarding the previous Section 21 Meeting. Those that attend the Section 21 Meeting whom also attend OPHSA Meetings are Doug Allan from the PAO, Cindy Bahm from the Ontario Provincial Police Association, Peter Penlington from the Ontario Senior Officer’s Association, Nick Dzudz from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards and Joe Watkins from Municipal Health and Safety Association of Ontario (observer status). Guidance Notes are posted on the PAO Website at http://www.pao.on.ca/ Enter PAO and Unity for user name and password located under the left side tab ‘OHS Notes and Advisories’. All Guidance Notes were reviewed. Guidance Note #11 was reviewed (Water Safety) – the Ministry of Labour approved the note last week. A Draft Guidance note with Dr Jack Callaghan has been initiated as The MOL has ordered a review of cruiser ergonomics in York. The MOL is visiting sites and recording injury statistics. The Crown Victoria will come off line in 2011 as a Police vehicle – ergonomics of future Police Service Vehicles to be discussed. A Program was initiated by WSIB - “Program for Exposure Incident Reporting” (PEIR) – the MOL was asked to get WSIB Forms clarified – who (?) holds the forms as there are concerns regarding charges back to they Police Service – needs clarification if there is a surcharge – retention times etc. Annual National Conference – June 10-12th Next Section 21 Meeting – September 25th in Toronto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
3 Round Table Hamilton Police Service No issues to report at this time Waterloo Regional Police Service Body Armour – PSAC New Standard Last week – an All Chief’s Order to be issued next week or two – NIJ hope to release certified products list soon – the intent is to release a group of manufacturers in order to prevent one company from having the market. External carrier design – a Moly System – pouches in the front for use of force items – Waterloo’s design – the Moly System is a basket weave system designed by Navy Seal – Patent – if straps loosen or come off, the item can’t be removed. A Radio Tower was installed to boost the system – late August for conversion and operating in September or October. York Regional Police Service Three questions were posed to the group: 1. Does any service have problems regarding Mental Health Injuries by employer? Including bullying to harassment, discrimination, gross acts of incivility and disrespectfulness, emotional abuse and abuse of power. 2. Has any service completed studies or surveys with their members on mental injuries? 3. Has any member of a health and safety committee suffered any of the above as a result of being a committee member? A lengthy discussion was held and included conversation regarding a Hamilton Lawsuit regarding harassment – 12 employees came forward – a trial was not held – the Harassment Policy was changed. Is an independent review necessary rather than a Chief to ask about Mental Stress? Questions need to be asked and a solution derived. Ottawa did a survey regarding ‘Respectful Workplace’ – new in origin – will share in the future with others the programs on history, training and results. A website to check out - http://www.guardingmindsatwork.ca/Index.aspx Other issues include Boots and Ergonomic studies. A recording of injuries related to what is being revamped – The MOL asked to change the method of reporting to capture more information for statistics. Ottawa Police Service Snow tires are being looked at for other unit vehicles. Respirator Protection Program is moving forward. Redesign of the cruiser MTD’s – the committee is recommending everyone works together to get the design correct rather than change it later. The Breast Badge is still worn on the shirt. In 2006 3M masks were issued for all – a medical clearance road block has occurred – the masks are issued, but none are fit tested at this time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Windsor Police Service The new radio system is working fairly well. Body Armour – A CUPE Strike has caused a stop in new orders. London Police Service No issues to report at this time Halton Regional Police Service Radio issues are being monitored. A concern has been raised regarding cruiser cell phone germs. Sarnia Police Service No issues to report at this time Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service The Peterborough Station has completed renovating that included asbestos and lead removal prior to a complete renovation. A current issue with the renovation is a half dozen people with an unexplained skin rash after moving up to the renovated top floor. One communicator suffers hives on exposure to the comms room – WSIB will not honour a claim (no time loss at this time) – air testing done by a private company that tested for all ‘common’ air borne contaminants – none resulted in levels that extended beyond the acceptable range – an allergist is involved – requesting advice again. York advised they use air scrubbers like those used in clean hospital labs – they are portable and relatively cheap for the worth they gave their employees. A 29 Year Veteran of Peterborough Police suffered an aneurysm and died as a result. The aneurysm was on duty at the front desk and many came to his rescue. CPR was initiated and continued once paramedics arrived. It was CPR that kept Bruce Sayer’s organs continuing to be donated to others in need. Pay attention at First Aid and CPR annual training – it may help in more ways than you can imagine. St. Thomas Police Service Could not attend – however – asked four related questions: 1. What Police agencies are currently utilizing and/or researching the use of Law Enforcement Carbines as either a replacement for or supplement to 12 gauge shotguns – on general patrol? 2. Is there a preferred make, model and calibre being used/ researched (carbines)? Would you be willing to share researched documentation and findings? 3. For annual firearms qualifications and Use of Force training needs, is your police service using factory ammunition and/or re-load ammunition? 4. Would you have access to the supplier(s) information and the relevant cost associated to factory and/or re-load ammunition?
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Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
5 The questions were asked and appeared from the services in attendance that Use of Force Instructors or range masters could answer the questions with accuracy. London Police Service offered their best contact in this area – John Austin @ 661-5660. Stratford Police Service A question was posed regarding an ergonomist in the area of Stratford to look at desks etc in the offices. A suggestion was made to contact area Universities. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM
September 28th in Ottawa The Next Meeting of the Ontario Police Health and Safety Asociation will be hosted by Ottawa Police Service on Monday the 28th of September 2009. This is the Monday immediately after the Police Memorial Weekend. The Meeting will be held at the Ottawa Police Association building 200-141 Catherine Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1C3Telephone (613) 232-9434. The Topic will be Workplace Harrassment and Bullying – Policy and Prevention The Victoria Park Suites on the corner of O'Connor and Gladstone offers a Government Rate of $136 (ish) with Police ID - their number is 613-567-7275. It's not far from the Association Building (where the meeting is held and most of the weekend festivities will be taking place). There are shuttle buses that will take officers from there to Parliament Hill for the memorial as well. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT MEMBERS RESERVE A ROOM ASAP AS ROOMS BOOK QUICKLY FOR THE MEMORIAL WEEKEND. Further information, questions or concerns - Contact Mark Ballantine - Secretary [email protected]
WWW.OPHSA.BLOGSPOT.COM for all OPHSA INFORMATION
FUTURE MEETINGS OPHSA
December 2009 March 2010
Hamilton To Be Determined
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Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
6 Members in Attendance Mark Ballantine Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service [email protected] Deb Bentley Stratford Police Service [email protected] Joyce Dietz Sarnia Police Service [email protected] Lori Taylor Halton Regional Police Service [email protected] Mari-Sue Bachmeier Windsor Police Service [email protected] Nick Dzudz Windsor Police Services Board [email protected] Jean Paul Lachance Ottawa Police Service [email protected] Lorne Watters Ottawa Police Service [email protected] Paul Reynolds London Police Service [email protected] Darwin Trojan York Regional Police Service [email protected] Brian Morrison York Regional Police service [email protected] Peter Penlington Waterloo Regional Police Service [email protected] Vince DeMascio Hamilton Police Service [email protected] Frank Bauer Windsor Police Service [email protected]
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Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
Ontario Police Health and Safety Association Meeting June 4th 2009 Hosted by Windsor Police Service – 4007 Sandwich Street - Windsor - Ontario 9:33 Frank Bauer – Windsor Police Service welcomes members to the OPHSA June meeting at the Windsor Police Training Center – Frank welcomed Windsor Police Service Chief Gary Smith. 9:35 Windsor Police Service Chief Gary Smith welcomes OPHSA to Windsor and the Windsor Police Training Center – Chief Smith thanked Frank Bauer for organizing the event for OPHSA’s June Meeting - OPHSA members were invited to tour the Training Center – a one of a kind facility in partnership with the Department of National Defence. 9:40 Ed Parent – Windsor Police Association President – welcomed OPHSA to Windsor 09:42 Guest Speaker Dannion Smith Senior Ergonomics Engineer Automotive and Specialty Products Leggett and Platt Automotive Group Schukra of North America 360 Silvercreek Industrial Drive RR1 Tecumseh Lakeshore, ON N8N 4Y3 Cellular (519) 796-5383 Office (519) 727-7000 ext 1623 “Leggett and Platt Automotive Group – Active Lumbar System” A presentation was made regarding posture issues in Police Vehicles. It has been proven in studies that massage therapy is beneficial to people. The Active Lumbar System assists -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
2 the driver in many ways. The product was designed for Police Officers and seating positions. At the present time the system is an add in – Windsor Police received the package for $375 – the installation is easy for Police retrofitters to complete – a one year warranty and life span is three years for the Policing world – 15 years for the public. 11:35 View Cruiser with installed support and Lunch 12:05 Resume Meeting Meeting Dates September 2009 Ottawa – date to be confirmed December 2009 in Hamilton 12:10 Minutes of the last meeting – December 11th 2008 approved with the following corrections: 1. York – “evidence contaminated with evidence” 2. Waterloo – “air hose outlet was capped to prevent the air cleaning of firearms and those particles becoming airborne” Section 21 Committee Darwin Trojan spoke regarding the previous Section 21 Meeting. Those that attend the Section 21 Meeting whom also attend OPHSA Meetings are Doug Allan from the PAO, Cindy Bahm from the Ontario Provincial Police Association, Peter Penlington from the Ontario Senior Officer’s Association, Nick Dzudz from the Ontario Association of Police Services Boards and Joe Watkins from Municipal Health and Safety Association of Ontario (observer status). Guidance Notes are posted on the PAO Website at http://www.pao.on.ca/ Enter PAO and Unity for user name and password located under the left side tab ‘OHS Notes and Advisories’. All Guidance Notes were reviewed. Guidance Note #11 was reviewed (Water Safety) – the Ministry of Labour approved the note last week. A Draft Guidance note with Dr Jack Callaghan has been initiated as The MOL has ordered a review of cruiser ergonomics in York. The MOL is visiting sites and recording injury statistics. The Crown Victoria will come off line in 2011 as a Police vehicle – ergonomics of future Police Service Vehicles to be discussed. A Program was initiated by WSIB - “Program for Exposure Incident Reporting” (PEIR) – the MOL was asked to get WSIB Forms clarified – who (?) holds the forms as there are concerns regarding charges back to they Police Service – needs clarification if there is a surcharge – retention times etc. Annual National Conference – June 10-12th Next Section 21 Meeting – September 25th in Toronto -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
3 Round Table Hamilton Police Service No issues to report at this time Waterloo Regional Police Service Body Armour – PSAC New Standard Last week – an All Chief’s Order to be issued next week or two – NIJ hope to release certified products list soon – the intent is to release a group of manufacturers in order to prevent one company from having the market. External carrier design – a Moly System – pouches in the front for use of force items – Waterloo’s design – the Moly System is a basket weave system designed by Navy Seal – Patent – if straps loosen or come off, the item can’t be removed. A Radio Tower was installed to boost the system – late August for conversion and operating in September or October. York Regional Police Service Three questions were posed to the group: 1. Does any service have problems regarding Mental Health Injuries by employer? Including bullying to harassment, discrimination, gross acts of incivility and disrespectfulness, emotional abuse and abuse of power. 2. Has any service completed studies or surveys with their members on mental injuries? 3. Has any member of a health and safety committee suffered any of the above as a result of being a committee member? A lengthy discussion was held and included conversation regarding a Hamilton Lawsuit regarding harassment – 12 employees came forward – a trial was not held – the Harassment Policy was changed. Is an independent review necessary rather than a Chief to ask about Mental Stress? Questions need to be asked and a solution derived. Ottawa did a survey regarding ‘Respectful Workplace’ – new in origin – will share in the future with others the programs on history, training and results. A website to check out - http://www.guardingmindsatwork.ca/Index.aspx Other issues include Boots and Ergonomic studies. A recording of injuries related to what is being revamped – The MOL asked to change the method of reporting to capture more information for statistics. Ottawa Police Service Snow tires are being looked at for other unit vehicles. Respirator Protection Program is moving forward. Redesign of the cruiser MTD’s – the committee is recommending everyone works together to get the design correct rather than change it later. The Breast Badge is still worn on the shirt. In 2006 3M masks were issued for all – a medical clearance road block has occurred – the masks are issued, but none are fit tested at this time. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Windsor Police Service The new radio system is working fairly well. Body Armour – A CUPE Strike has caused a stop in new orders. London Police Service No issues to report at this time Halton Regional Police Service Radio issues are being monitored. A concern has been raised regarding cruiser cell phone germs. Sarnia Police Service No issues to report at this time Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service The Peterborough Station has completed renovating that included asbestos and lead removal prior to a complete renovation. A current issue with the renovation is a half dozen people with an unexplained skin rash after moving up to the renovated top floor. One communicator suffers hives on exposure to the comms room – WSIB will not honour a claim (no time loss at this time) – air testing done by a private company that tested for all ‘common’ air borne contaminants – none resulted in levels that extended beyond the acceptable range – an allergist is involved – requesting advice again. York advised they use air scrubbers like those used in clean hospital labs – they are portable and relatively cheap for the worth they gave their employees. A 29 Year Veteran of Peterborough Police suffered an aneurysm and died as a result. The aneurysm was on duty at the front desk and many came to his rescue. CPR was initiated and continued once paramedics arrived. It was CPR that kept Bruce Sayer’s organs continuing to be donated to others in need. Pay attention at First Aid and CPR annual training – it may help in more ways than you can imagine. St. Thomas Police Service Could not attend – however – asked four related questions: 1. What Police agencies are currently utilizing and/or researching the use of Law Enforcement Carbines as either a replacement for or supplement to 12 gauge shotguns – on general patrol? 2. Is there a preferred make, model and calibre being used/ researched (carbines)? Would you be willing to share researched documentation and findings? 3. For annual firearms qualifications and Use of Force training needs, is your police service using factory ammunition and/or re-load ammunition? 4. Would you have access to the supplier(s) information and the relevant cost associated to factory and/or re-load ammunition?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
5 The questions were asked and appeared from the services in attendance that Use of Force Instructors or range masters could answer the questions with accuracy. London Police Service offered their best contact in this area – John Austin @ 661-5660. Stratford Police Service A question was posed regarding an ergonomist in the area of Stratford to look at desks etc in the offices. A suggestion was made to contact area Universities. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 PM
September 28th in Ottawa The Next Meeting of the Ontario Police Health and Safety Asociation will be hosted by Ottawa Police Service on Monday the 28th of September 2009. This is the Monday immediately after the Police Memorial Weekend. The Meeting will be held at the Ottawa Police Association building 200-141 Catherine Street Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1C3Telephone (613) 232-9434. The Topic will be Workplace Harrassment and Bullying – Policy and Prevention The Victoria Park Suites on the corner of O'Connor and Gladstone offers a Government Rate of $136 (ish) with Police ID - their number is 613-567-7275. It's not far from the Association Building (where the meeting is held and most of the weekend festivities will be taking place). There are shuttle buses that will take officers from there to Parliament Hill for the memorial as well. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT MEMBERS RESERVE A ROOM ASAP AS ROOMS BOOK QUICKLY FOR THE MEMORIAL WEEKEND. Further information, questions or concerns - Contact Mark Ballantine - Secretary [email protected]
WWW.OPHSA.BLOGSPOT.COM for all OPHSA INFORMATION
FUTURE MEETINGS OPHSA
December 2009 March 2010
Hamilton To Be Determined
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
6 Members in Attendance Mark Ballantine Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service [email protected] Deb Bentley Stratford Police Service [email protected] Joyce Dietz Sarnia Police Service [email protected] Lori Taylor Halton Regional Police Service [email protected] Mari-Sue Bachmeier Windsor Police Service [email protected] Nick Dzudz Windsor Police Services Board [email protected] Jean Paul Lachance Ottawa Police Service [email protected] Lorne Watters Ottawa Police Service [email protected] Paul Reynolds London Police Service [email protected] Darwin Trojan York Regional Police Service [email protected] Brian Morrison York Regional Police service [email protected] Peter Penlington Waterloo Regional Police Service [email protected] Vince DeMascio Hamilton Police Service [email protected] Frank Bauer Windsor Police Service [email protected]
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Darwin Trojan, Chair C/O York Regional Police Service 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5 [email protected] Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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