Introduction
OSHA recommends the use of safety committees and they are required by approximately 14 "State Plan" OSHA agencies. Safety committees offer substantial benefits to companies and other organizations. Unfortunately, some established safety committees do not understand their purpose or proper role as an internal consultant group that can assist management in providing an effective safe and healthful workplace.
This course helps the student understand his/her responsibilities as a safety committee member. It will also guide the safety committee chairperson in successfully leading a safety team and developing a world-class safety culture. This course is part of the OSHAcademy 32-Hour Safety and Health Committee Member Program and 36-Hour Safety and Health Committee Chair Program.
Course Objectives
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the role, purpose and function of a safety committee. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the process of initial development of the safety committee. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe principles and practices to ensure motivated involvement. |
| LO 1.4.1 | List the education and training guidelines for safety committee members. |
| LO 1.5.1 | Discuss the processes and methods to identify and analyze hazards. |
| LO 1.6.1 | Describe problem solving tools available to the safety committee. |
| LO 1.7.1 | Discuss how to develop an effective safety recommendation. |
| LO 1.8.1 | Describe the best practices for an effective safety committee meeting. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)