Training the Safety Committee
It is important that safety committee members are trained so they understand the big picture.
Each safety committee member needs to be properly trained.
Each member needs to know how the safety committee fits into the company's operations plan and how it can most effectively benefit the employer by helping to improve the safety management system.
Training will help each safety committee member:
- Understand and carry out their individual responsibilities.
- Understand important safety and health concepts, methods, and rules.
- Improve safety communication, management, and leadership skills.
- Improve problem-solving and recommendation submission skills.
Training will help the safety committee:
- Fulfill its mission to assist the employer.
- Improve its status within the company.
- Have a positive impact on lowering claims costs, raising profits.
A well-trained safety committee will, in the long term, help the employer:
- Demonstrate effective safety leadership and management.
- Improve profitability, competitiveness, and morale.
- Correct hazards and make system improvements promptly.
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4-2. Which is a long-term employer benefit to having a well-trained safety committee?
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