What Does A Safety Committee Do?
EMC Risk Improvement Engineer Chris Murphy (right) assists companies like DEMCO in developing and maintaining safety committees to accomplish the following tasks:
- Detect workplace hazards by routine walk-throughs of the workplace and discussions with workers. As a general rule, these inspections should be completed at least monthly.
- Analyze and solve problems by reviewing accident and near miss reports, looking for trends that could pinpoint hazards. Proper analysis relies on thorough accident investigation of incidents resulting in work-related injuries, illnesses and complaints.
- Assist with the management of safety by following through with recommendations, promoting safety leadership, communicating effectively and motivating others to work safely.
You can download a complete package of safety committee instructions, tips and forms developed by Chris Murphy and other members of the loss control team at emcinsurance.com. Select Online Services in the left menu, and then click Loss Prevention Information Manual.
