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Elk River '~- Municipal Utilities 13069 Orono Parkway • P.U. Box 430 Elk River, MN 55330-0430 UTILITIES COMMISSION MEETING ~1 Phone: 763.441.2020 Fax: 763.441.8099 TO: FROM: Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission Troy Adams, P.E. -Director of Operations John Dietz, Chair Daryl Thompson, Trustee Al Nadeau MEETING DATE: AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: Februar 15, 2011 5.1 SUBJECT: Review 2010 Annual Safety Re ort BACKGROUND: Minnesota Rules Chapter 7826 Public Utilities Commission Electric Utility Standards cover safety, reliability, service, and reporting requirements. Per 7826.0100(A), municipal utilities are exempt from these requirements. However, the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission adopted a number of parts of this chapter as a Distribution Reliability Standard policy. This policy includes an Annual Safety Report requirement. The policy requires ERMU to "file an annual safety performance report with its local governing body. The report will include summaries of all reports files with OSAH and the Occupational Safety and Health Division of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry during the calendaz yeaz." DISCUSSION: In 2010, ERMU only submitted one report that qualifies under this reporting requirement. Attached is the OSHA form 300A that had been filed. It is a summary of work related first report of injuries and illnesses. In 2010 there were 3 cases that resulted in days away from work. From these 3 cases there were a total of 16 days of work missed. There were also 10 other cases that were reportable which did not involve days away from work. Job related restrictions were involved for a total of 37 days. The Utilities participates on the City's Safety Committee. This Committee anonymously analyzes first report of injury cases to determine whether changes can be made to prevent reoccurrences and proactively address safety concerns. The Utilities also contracts with Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) for our safety program and training. Through this Committee, through the MMUA Safety Program, and through Utilities Staff discussion, safety oriented improvements are often made. Over the past year there were changes in procedure, equipment, and personal protective equipment made. ACTION REQUESTED: No action is requested.