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701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
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Duties of the Chairperson

The chairperson's role is one of the most important on the committee and is the key coordinator ensuring the safety committee operates effectively.

The chairperson's performance is critical to the success of the committee.

Below are some of the important responsibilities of the chairperson.

  • Prepare an agenda for meetings.
  • Make arrangements for the meeting room.
  • Notify members of meeting dates and times.
  • Distribute the agenda.
  • Delegate responsibilities.
  • Make exercises.
  • Preside over and conduct the meeting.
  • Enforce committee ground rules.
  • Communicate with the employer.
  • Report the status of recommendations.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-5. Which activity is the responsibility of a committee chairperson?