Safety Committee meetings should be held often enough to achieve the agreed upon goals and responsibilities. Meeting attendance should be mandatory. The committee secretary should document the meetings, topics covered and participants. Develop an agenda, and distribute it to members at least three to five days prior, to keep the meeting and discussion on point.
Suggested safety committee responsibilities include:
1. Conducting periodic safety audits.
2. Reviewing circumstances and causes of accidents and recommending corrective measures.
3. Reviewing employees' reports of safety hazards and recommending corrective measures.
4. Developing and conducting employee safety awareness programs and training.
The safety committee can also assist in:
1. Communication with employees regarding safety committee activities.
2. Developing safety rules, policies and procedures.
3. Evaluating the safety program on a regular basis.
4. Keeping job specific training current, and motivating employees to create a safety culture in the workplace. Provide members with the necessary training to carry out their duties. Rotate committee members at pre-determined intervals. (workersxzcompxzkit)
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