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Report regarding a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the service agreement with Du-All Safety for safety program consultant services for an additional $75,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000. (Leah Lockhart, HR Director)
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Second Amendment to the existing service agreement with Du-All Safety for ongoing safety program consulting services for an additional $75,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $250,000.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City of South San Francisco maintains a robust, proactive employee safety program administered by the Human Resources Department with support and participation by the Citywide Safety Committee. Since 2016, the City has contracted with Du-All Safety to provide consulting, training, and safety program management services to all City departments. A new contract was entered into July, 2021, and extended as of July, 2022 for an additional year of service.
In recent years, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, safety consulting services were reduced due to the reduction in demand for in-person training and services. In-person training was limited to that which was necessary for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance purposes, and additional training was offered online. Within the past year, there has been an increase in demand for in-person training, as well as identification of further training needs and safety program updates, requiring additional hours of consulting services to meet the City's needs. Major projects and updates planned for the remainder of the fiscal year include significant revisions to the City's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and Covid-19 Prevention Program due to recent regulatory changes; training on Safety Responsibilities for Managers and Supervisors; and additional courses for injury prevention. Du-All continues to work with De...
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