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707 Effective OSH Committee Meetings
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Safety Committee Member Duties

Each member of the safety committee must clearly understand the important role they play. No position on the committee is unimportant—every member helps create a safer workplace.

Who is on the committee?

The effectiveness of the committee depends on each member taking their responsibilities seriously and contributing to team efforts.

Who is on the committee?

A typical safety committee includes several key roles. Each comes with its own responsibilities that help the committee function smoothly and meet its goals.

Chairperson

  • Schedules regular meetings (usually monthly or quarterly, depending on state rules or company policy)
  • Develops meeting agendas to make sure important topics are covered and time is used wisely
  • Conducts meetings, guiding discussions, encouraging participation from all members, and keeping conversations focused on solutions

Vice-Chair

  • Assumes chair duties when the chair is absent
  • Coordinates training for new committee members, helping them understand their roles and how the committee works
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the chair to ensure the committee operates smoothly

Each role contributes to a stronger, more effective safety committee. When members understand their duties and work together as a team, they help build a culture of safety across the entire organization.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. The _____ conducts the monthly safety meetings.