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ONTARIO POLICE HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSOCIATION

“Protecting Those Who Protect Us”

Ontario Police Health and Safety Association Meeting

Wednesday March 31st 2010
Hosted by London Police Service
London Police Association Building
330 William Street
London, Ontario N6B 3C7
Telephone: (519) 661-5360

9:35 - Opening of Meeting –Chair Darwin Trojan of the Ontario Police Health
and Safety Association welcomed members to the OPHSA March meeting at the
London Police Association Building.

Welcome from Meeting Hosts (Dan Axford - London Police Service)

London Police Association – Dan Axford welcomed OPHSA to the London
Police Association Building and introduced London Police Chief Murray Faulkner.
London Police Service – Chief Murray Faulkner welcomed OPHSA to
London. Chief Faulkner spoke of the importance of health and safety in the
workplace and need to keep employees healthy and safe – 98% of Police
Budgets are employee salary and benefits – employee wellness is paramount
across the Province.

09:40 Guest Speakers (Introduced by OPHSA Chair Darwin Trojan)

Adrienne Crowder – Homewood Employee Health

A Presentation on “the importance of a Organizational Wellness Strategy

to the overall health and safety of employees in a
workplace”

Break 10:32 – 10:50

10:50 – Section 21 Committee Update

Peter Pennlington (Waterloo Regional Police Service) spoke regarding the
previous Section 21 Meeting. Those that attend the Section 21 Meeting whom
also attend OPHSA Meetings are George Borbley (OPP), Darwin Trojan

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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(OPHSA), Doug Allan (PAO), Nick Dzudz (Ontario Association of Police Services
Boards) and Peter Pennlington (Ontario Senior Officer’s Association).
The Fatal Distraction Poster is out – the Number One cause of On-Duty
Police Deaths in Ontario are Motor Vehicle Collisions – a discussion was held
and it was believed 78% of Police Deaths was due to Motor Vehicle Collisions –
the Canadian Police Memorial Pavilion records cause a death for Police Officer
deaths in the line of duty. An awareness poster on speed will occur in 2011.

An Annual Review of the Section 21 Guidelines occurred without issues.

G8 and G20 Concerns were discussed.

Police Vehicles were discussed – Caprice Classic and Ford Interceptor

(it’s a Taurus but it is not promoted as a Taurus) – vehicle ergonomic issues are
a concern.

Gadgets in Emergency Vehicles Seen as Peril – an article in the New York

Times that is a worthy read.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/11/technology/11distracted.html?scp=6&sq=ga
dgets&st=Search

The End of April is the Fleet Manager’s Show in Michigan.

A discussion was raised whether a specific brand of Communicator

Headsets was a Section 21 issue – a discussion will be raised at the Section 21
Level but ultimately it is up to the Individual Services to purchase their own
equipment. Waterloo Regional Police is doing Baseline Testing then two years
later.
Fire Dispatch in Sudbury was discussed which is causing the most
amount of feedback.

Review of Meeting Minutes from Hamilton Police Service - December 3rd

2009 – comments – questions – concerns. Minutes approved without
amendments.

Speed in Police Vehicles was discussed – speed and seatbelt reduction is

a key concern – “You can’t help if you don’t get there’ – GPS in Police Vehicles
track vehicle speeds – jail if you hurt someone – Peel had an internal Poster
promting getting to a scene safely – a discussion was held where a BC Case
held Officers liable for money due to a serious injury death.

11:25 Round Table

Hamilton Police Service

Ministry of Labour Surprise inspection – everything up to date – air quality
issue/complaint – ceiling tiles are being replaced.

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Respiratory Protection Program – well received – front line Sergeants are

‘Safety Officers’ – to train to ask the right questions at scenes – to make sure the
front line Officers get the right information on protection and decontamination.
Had in past 3 officers off with PTSD causing department to look at the
issue – training has been implemented and since then there haven’t been any
issues to date.

Stratford Police Service

No Current Issues

Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service

No Current Issues

Sarnia Police Service

3 ½ year old OPP Costing – 73000 Population – everyone affected by the
process.

Waterloo Police Service

Terms of Reference being reviewed – Committee increasing in size to
assist.
Chain of Command regarding complaints of health and safety are being
worked on.
Newly designed vests that accommodate pouches to get gear off the waist
are receiving good feedback.
Sweaters will be crested on arms, front and back - being phased in.
Hosting Basic Health and Safety course May 18-20 at their association
building.
Hosting a sector specific course May 26-27th - details to follow.
The Mounted unit (2 officers and horses) is making its debut April the 13th.
Still having issues with radio system and on-going differences with MOL
inspector.

Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service

An employee within Communications was off/out of Communications due
to an allergy/hives after moving into new communications after arenovation –
now back in after the installation of portable ‘air scrubbers’ and a simple air filter
replacement from a fresh air vent on the roof. No hives. The problem was a lack
of maintenance / prevention – contract cleaning is less than 30 hrs a week from
previous 2 full time City Employees over the last 10 years. A schedule for
preventative maintenance is being developed.

North Bay Police Service

No Current Issues

Greater Sudbury Police Service

No Current Issues

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Toronto Police Service

Wellness initiatives - blood pressure meter throughout various locations in
the detachment and training for managers.
Fire warden training who will in turn educate members within their
detachments.
Regular fire alarm drills within Headquarters. Last drill 3 yrs ago for 2100
members. Training is coming in April.
Hamilton advised their Facilities manager takes charge and recommends
the plan is simple.
York has gotten away from fire wardens because of constant changes with
jobs and personal.

Ottawa Police Service

Respirator Program - 98% members fully tested.
Seeking information from other services regarding Bill 168 preparations –
Darwin Trojan has offered York’s Risk assessment to other Services if requested.

Windsor Police Service

Being asked by other local agencies and non-profit agencies for
assistance on Bill 168.
Wondering if other agencies are having problems with humming in
communication headsets - Motorola can’t find the cause.

Halton Regional Police Service

N95 testing is complete.
New provider for radio system has been selected.
Running an awareness program regarding scents within the workplace.
250 new traffic vests - only a few issues

York Regional Police Service

Bates GX-8 boot tested - good results. They are an 8 inch Gore-Tex
insulated non-metallic boot with a zipper on the side. The price is relevant to
boots currently being issued.
Speed from cruiser GPS units while officers responding to non-
emergency calls – Health and Safety Committee surprised with results of the
highest speed registering a speed of 208 km/hr. Attempting to educate.
There is a concern regarding the lack of seatbelt use by front-line
Officers.

Niagara Regional Police Service

There are concerns with prisoner cages and the deployment of side air
bags.
Defibrillators are installed in all areas of their departments.
Getting a new Headquarters Building but it is unknown when.

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Offices in Grimsby and Fort Erie are under construction, which is

causing the Health and Safety Committee to fall behind in their monthly
inspections.
They have new members for Health and Safety whom are being sent
on Basic and Sector specific courses.

Ontario Provincial Police Association

There are issues with vehicle equipment and placement.
Attempting to get all detachments current with Health and Safety
Committees.

Peel Regional Police Service

All officers are going to be carrying the same guns.
Undercover Officers are going to carry compact M & P (Military and
Police) Pistols.

Municipal Health and Safety Association

A new online training program - Supervisor level training will be available
on-line soon.
Ministry of Labour will soon be providing Health and Safety Accident
Investigations course focusing on accidents within the workplace, time line
for reporting and why Criminal investigations are a priority.

Ottawa Police Service

Hosting the National Health and Safety Conference June 9th to 11th – an
information package was handed out.
Their I.T. department is looking at placements of laptops in the cruisers
and on motorcycles.
Looking to implement a mandate for a scent program within the
workplace.

Ontario Provincial Police

A new Health and Safety Committee has been created for West Perth.

London Police Service

Seeking info from others regarding Officers on light duty – Do they wear
their uniforms and/or with or without their duty belts?
Responses:
Peel—their officers perform admin work only
Ottawa—they do risk assessments for each officer as well as each duty
they are asked to perform.
Niagara—has lex guard on all partitions of glass that is accessible to the
public.

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Lunch was served at Noon and the round table discussion continued after.

Meeting adjourned after a discussion regarding the next meetings.

June - in Peel

Thursday June the 3rd in Peel – the Peel Association Banquet Hall
10675 Mississauga Road - 2 kilometres north of Bovaird Drive

September – Please Host a Meeting!

Further information, questions or concerns - Contact Mark Ballantine - Secretary

ophsa@hotmail.com

WWW.OPHSA.BLOGSPOT.COM for all OPHSA INFORMATION

2010 Memberships are Due!!

Please print the application for membership renewal off the BLOG
http://ophsa.blogspot.com/
Fill it out and mail to Lori Taylor with the annual fee

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Members in Attendance

Mark Ballantine
Peterborough Lakefield Community Police Service
mballantine@peterborough.ca

Brian Catlin
Ottawa Police Service
catlinb@ottawapolice.ca

Lorne Watters
Ottawa Police Service
wattersl@ottawapolice.ca

Geoff Gosse
St. Thomas Police Service
ggosse@stps.on.ca

Jeff Driedger
St. Thomas Police Service
jdriedger@stps.on.ca

Nick Dzudz
Windsor Police Services Board
ndzudz@cogeco.ca

Steve Lamarche
Windsor Police Service
slamarche@police.windsor.on.ca

Barry Horrobin
Windsor Police Service
bhorrobin@police.windsor.on.ca

Lori Taylor
Halton Regional Police Service
Lori.taylor@hrps.on.ca

Darwin Trojan
York Regional Police Service
52620@yrp.ca

Brian Morrison
York Regional Police service
107@yrp.ca

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Rick ‘Flash’ Gordon

Niagara Regional Police Service
rick@nrpa.on.ca

Cathie Zarafonitis
Niagara Regional Police Service
9108@nrpa.on.ca

Kevin Broughton
OPP
Kevin.Broughton@ontario.ca

Tim Nesbitt
North Bay Police Service
tnesbitt@northbaypolice.on.ca

Ken Rice
North Bay Police Service
krice@northbaypolice.on.ca

Jeff Banton
Peel Regional Police Service
jbanton@peelpa.on.ca

Gary Goguen
Hamilton Police Service
ggoguen@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Eric Girt
Hamilton Police Service
egirt@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Dan Bowman
Hamilton Police Service
dbowman@hamiltonpolice.on.ca

Paul Fish
Canadian Pacific Police
Paul_fish@cpr.ca

William Law
Canadian Pacific Police
Bill_law@cpr.ca

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Deb Bentley
Stratford Police Service
dbentley@stratfordpolice.com

Joyce Dietz
Sarnia Police Service
jdietz@police.sarnia.on.ca

Bryan Larkin
Waterloo Regional Police
Bryan.larkin@wrps.on.ca

Peter Penlington
Waterloo Regional Police Service
Peter.Penlington@wrps.on.ca

Dave Wilkins
OPP - West Region
Dave.Wilkins@ontario.ca

Joe Jakubowski
OPP – West Region
Joe.jakubowski@ontario.ca

Marty Clark
OPP – West Region
Marty.clark@ontario.ca

Caroline Kennedy
OPP – West Region
Caroline.Kennedy@ontario.ca

Al Burns
Ottawa Police Service
burnsa@ottawapolice.ca

Todd Zimmerman
Greater Sudbury Police Service
Todd.Zimmerman@police.sudbury.on.ca

Dan Zembrzycki
Greater Sudbury Police Service
zbrick@persona.ca

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908
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Joe Watkins
Health and Safety Association Government Services
jwatkins@mhsao.com

Gary Haitzer
Toronto Police Service
Gary.haitzer@torontopolice.on.ca

Paul Prno
Toronto Police Service
Paul.prno@torontopolice.on.ca

Dan Axford
London Police Service
lpa@lpa.on.ca

Frank Bauer
Windsor Police Service
Frbauer515@hotmail.com

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Darwin Trojan, Chair
C/O York Regional Police Service
17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket Ontario L3Y 4W5
5262@yrp.ca Telephone # (905)895-1221 Ext. 7908