PESO: Safety Committee

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Oregon OSHA

Summary Statement

Brief description of the importance of safety committees, who should be involved, and what should be discussed. Part of a collection. Click on the 'collection' button to access the other items.

Importance of the Safety Committee

  • Assist the employer to recognize safety and health hazards and to reduce accidents and illnesses in the workplace.

Who are the Safety Committee members?

  • Worker(s) elected by the other workers.
  • Employer representative(s).

When must the Safety Committee meet?

  • Once a month to discuss hazards and the ways of preventing those hazards.
  • Every three months to conduct a complete workplace inspection to identify hazardous conditions.

Examples of what to discuss at the monthly meetings

  • How to obtain the cooperation of all the workers to identify workplace hazards.
  • Safety regulations.
  • The type of training needed so workers can work safer.

Examples of what to look for during the quarterly walkthroughs

  • Are all workers protected against falls by guardrails or fall arrest systems?
  • Are eyes protected against flying objects with safety glasses?
  • Are all workers trained in what to do in case of contamination from hazardous chemicals?

Does someone have to take notes during meetings and inspections?

  • Yes. After the monthly meeting and the quarterly inspections, give a copy of the notes to the employer, each member of the safety committee and post a copy where it can be seen by everyone.

WHAT ELSE CAN WE DISCUSS IN THE MEETINGS?

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WHAT ELSE CAN WE LOOK FOR DURING QUARTERLY WALKTHROUGHS?

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