Bellingham Public Schools

Occupational Safety & Accident Prevention Committee


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Purpose

The Occupational Safety and Accident Prevention Committee provides direct employee involvement in the ongoing implementation of the District’s comprehensive safety and accident prevention programs.

Basis for Establishment

The committee reviews and makes recommendations for education and training in:

  • Safety awareness
  • Safety programs
  • Accident and “Near Miss” reports
  • Safety walk-throughs and inspections
  • Industrial Hygiene Programs

Committee Type

The Occupational Safety and Accident Prevention Committee is a Standing Committee that is approved to do specific work over time, it does not dissolve.  Committee terms are for two years. If you are interested in serving on this committee contact Denise Suess, Risk Management Coordinator at 676-6522.

Meeting Information

The committee meets the second Tuesday of the month beginning in September.   All meetings take place in the training room at the transportation facility on James Street.   

Minutes 9/21/10

Minutes 11-9-10

Minutes 1-11-11

Minutes 3-8-11

Minutes 5-10-11

Minutes 9-27-11

Minutes 1-10-12

Minutes 3-6-12

 

Committee Members (represent job function groups within the District)

Central Office Representatives:

  • Denise Suess, Risk Management Coordinator
  • Brett Greenwood, Business/Finance Manager

Program Managers:

  • Mark Dalton, Food & Nutrition Services
  • Rae Anne Thon, Transportation
  • Mike Anderson, Maintenance

Program Representatives:

  • Warren Swanson, Custodial Staff
  • Mea Tyas, Food & Nutrition Services Staff
  • Chris Dean, Maintenance/Grounds Staff
  • Beth Nelson, Special Education Staff
  • Jan Wisner, Student Services Staff
  • Dick Drost, Transportation Staff

Building Representatives:

  • Mary Anne Stuckart, Elementary Principals
  • Nancy Barga, Secondary Principals
  • Ginnie Parine, Para Educator Staff
  • Ken Russell, Classified Clerical Program Staff
  • Nancy Reynolds, Classified Bldg. Secretarial Staff
  • Ken Ericson, Elementary Teachers
  • Maria Griggs, Secondary Teachers
  • Lin Miltenberger, Other