1
DOE Safety DOE Safety CommitteeCommittee
HandbookHandbook
2
Effective Safety Effective Safety CommitteeCommittee
Make it work for Make it work for youyou
3
Rate Your Safety CommitteeRate Your Safety Committee1 Members are motivated committee gets things 1 Members are motivated committee gets things
done is the cornerstone of our safety program done is the cornerstone of our safety program focuses on problem solving and safety promotion focuses on problem solving and safety promotion is loved by allis loved by all
2 It meets does some things OK has trouble 2 It meets does some things OK has trouble staying on track its basic function is to review staying on track its basic function is to review accidents and conduct safety surveysaccidents and conduct safety surveys
3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the 3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the past year members are bored committee is on past year members are bored committee is on the verge of breaking upthe verge of breaking up
4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support 4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support or a mercy killingor a mercy killing
4
The ChallengeThe Challenge
With todayrsquos trend of With todayrsquos trend of streamlining and multi-tasking streamlining and multi-tasking administrators and management administrators and management level employees are required to level employees are required to wear several hatswear several hats
This makes the Safety This makes the Safety Committee extremely importantCommittee extremely important
5
A Safety Committee is hellipA Safety Committee is hellip
helliphellip an integral element of a an integral element of a comprehensive safety and health comprehensive safety and health program It serves to demonstrate program It serves to demonstrate top managementrsquos direction and top managementrsquos direction and commitment to safety as a priority of commitment to safety as a priority of the organizationthe organization
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
2
Effective Safety Effective Safety CommitteeCommittee
Make it work for Make it work for youyou
3
Rate Your Safety CommitteeRate Your Safety Committee1 Members are motivated committee gets things 1 Members are motivated committee gets things
done is the cornerstone of our safety program done is the cornerstone of our safety program focuses on problem solving and safety promotion focuses on problem solving and safety promotion is loved by allis loved by all
2 It meets does some things OK has trouble 2 It meets does some things OK has trouble staying on track its basic function is to review staying on track its basic function is to review accidents and conduct safety surveysaccidents and conduct safety surveys
3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the 3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the past year members are bored committee is on past year members are bored committee is on the verge of breaking upthe verge of breaking up
4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support 4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support or a mercy killingor a mercy killing
4
The ChallengeThe Challenge
With todayrsquos trend of With todayrsquos trend of streamlining and multi-tasking streamlining and multi-tasking administrators and management administrators and management level employees are required to level employees are required to wear several hatswear several hats
This makes the Safety This makes the Safety Committee extremely importantCommittee extremely important
5
A Safety Committee is hellipA Safety Committee is hellip
helliphellip an integral element of a an integral element of a comprehensive safety and health comprehensive safety and health program It serves to demonstrate program It serves to demonstrate top managementrsquos direction and top managementrsquos direction and commitment to safety as a priority of commitment to safety as a priority of the organizationthe organization
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
3
Rate Your Safety CommitteeRate Your Safety Committee1 Members are motivated committee gets things 1 Members are motivated committee gets things
done is the cornerstone of our safety program done is the cornerstone of our safety program focuses on problem solving and safety promotion focuses on problem solving and safety promotion is loved by allis loved by all
2 It meets does some things OK has trouble 2 It meets does some things OK has trouble staying on track its basic function is to review staying on track its basic function is to review accidents and conduct safety surveysaccidents and conduct safety surveys
3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the 3 Has not accomplished anything of value in the past year members are bored committee is on past year members are bored committee is on the verge of breaking upthe verge of breaking up
4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support 4 Doesnrsquot meet any more is in need of life support or a mercy killingor a mercy killing
4
The ChallengeThe Challenge
With todayrsquos trend of With todayrsquos trend of streamlining and multi-tasking streamlining and multi-tasking administrators and management administrators and management level employees are required to level employees are required to wear several hatswear several hats
This makes the Safety This makes the Safety Committee extremely importantCommittee extremely important
5
A Safety Committee is hellipA Safety Committee is hellip
helliphellip an integral element of a an integral element of a comprehensive safety and health comprehensive safety and health program It serves to demonstrate program It serves to demonstrate top managementrsquos direction and top managementrsquos direction and commitment to safety as a priority of commitment to safety as a priority of the organizationthe organization
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
4
The ChallengeThe Challenge
With todayrsquos trend of With todayrsquos trend of streamlining and multi-tasking streamlining and multi-tasking administrators and management administrators and management level employees are required to level employees are required to wear several hatswear several hats
This makes the Safety This makes the Safety Committee extremely importantCommittee extremely important
5
A Safety Committee is hellipA Safety Committee is hellip
helliphellip an integral element of a an integral element of a comprehensive safety and health comprehensive safety and health program It serves to demonstrate program It serves to demonstrate top managementrsquos direction and top managementrsquos direction and commitment to safety as a priority of commitment to safety as a priority of the organizationthe organization
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
5
A Safety Committee is hellipA Safety Committee is hellip
helliphellip an integral element of a an integral element of a comprehensive safety and health comprehensive safety and health program It serves to demonstrate program It serves to demonstrate top managementrsquos direction and top managementrsquos direction and commitment to safety as a priority of commitment to safety as a priority of the organizationthe organization
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
6
Purpose of a Safety Purpose of a Safety CommitteeCommittee Promote safety in the Promote safety in the workplaceworkplace
Goals of a Safety Goals of a Safety CommitteeCommittee
Increase safety awarenessIncrease safety awareness
Build enthusiasm for safety Build enthusiasm for safety programsprograms
Reduce and prevent injuries Reduce and prevent injuries
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
7
A SafetyA SafetyCommittee Can Assist withCommittee Can Assist with
1048698 1048698 Regulatory complianceRegulatory compliance1048698 1048698 Emergency planning (bomb threat fire Emergency planning (bomb threat fire
workplace violence)workplace violence)1048698 1048698 Training (OSHA lifting general safety)Training (OSHA lifting general safety)1048698 1048698 Program development and Program development and
implementationimplementation1048698 1048698 ErgonomicsErgonomics1048698 1048698 Safety surveysSafety surveys1048698 1048698 Job hazard analysisJob hazard analysis1048698 1048698 Accident investigation reviewsAccident investigation reviews1048698 1048698 Employee safety promotionEmployee safety promotion
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
8
High-PerformingHigh-PerformingSafety CommitteeSafety Committee
Positively impacts a safety program Positively impacts a safety program Touches all levels of the Touches all levels of the
organizationorganization Liaison between administration and Liaison between administration and
staffstaff
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
9
Benefits of a Safety CommitteeBenefits of a Safety Committee(to the DOE)(to the DOE)
1048698 1048698 Reduces accidents and lost work Reduces accidents and lost work timetime
1048698 1048698 Promotes staff involvement at Promotes staff involvement at all levelsall levels
1048698 1048698 Accomplishes more safety Accomplishes more safety projectsprojects
1048698 1048698 Increases productivityIncreases productivity
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
10
Benefits of a Safety Committee Benefits of a Safety Committee (to the employees)(to the employees)
1048698 1048698 Creates a safer work Creates a safer work environmentenvironment
1048698 1048698 Improves communicationImproves communication
1048698 1048698 Increases safety awarenessIncreases safety awareness
1048698 1048698 Enhances employee moraleEnhances employee morale
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
11
MythshellipMythshellip
Safety CommitteehellipSafety Committeehellip
1048698 1048698 Relieves managers and Relieves managers and supervisors of their supervisors of their responsibility for safetyresponsibility for safety
1048698 1048698 Takes the place of other safety Takes the place of other safety programsprograms
1048698 1048698 Involves only staffInvolves only staff
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
12
Why Safety Committees FailWhy Safety Committees Fail
1048698 1048698 No directionNo direction
1048698 1048698 No successesNo successes
1048698 1048698 FrustrationFrustration
1048698 1048698 BoredomBoredom
1048698 1048698 Why are we hereWhy are we here
1048698 1048698 This is a waste of my timeThis is a waste of my time
1048698 1048698 No supportNo support
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
13
Possible Barriers to SuccessPossible Barriers to Success
Lack ofhellipLack ofhellip Management commitmentManagement commitment Committee expertise or trainingCommittee expertise or training TeamworkTeamwork LeadershipLeadership Direction and goalsDirection and goals Follow-upFollow-up Focus on specific issuesFocus on specific issues Preparation for meetingsPreparation for meetings
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
14
Membership ndashMembership ndashCornerstone of an Effective Cornerstone of an Effective
CommitteeCommittee1048698 1048698 All employees should have the opportunity All employees should have the opportunity
to participateto participate1048698 1048698 Representation by all departments Representation by all departments
locations operations divisions - include locations operations divisions - include office staffoffice staff
1048698 1048698 Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is Membership should be 5 to 15 (5 to 7 is optimal)optimal)
1048698 1048698 Designee plus alternateDesignee plus alternate1048698 1048698 Membership should be voluntaryMembership should be voluntary1048698 1048698 Rotate membersRotate members1048698 1048698 Assign specific responsibilities to Assign specific responsibilities to
chairperson secretary and memberschairperson secretary and members
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
15
Responsibilities - ChairpersonResponsibilities - Chairperson
1048698 1048698 Organize agenda items speakers Organize agenda items speakers and other related materials for and other related materials for meetings meetings
1048698 1048698 Forward recommendations to Forward recommendations to appropriate management personnelappropriate management personnel
1048698 1048698 Prepare periodic analysis Prepare periodic analysis reportsaccident reports safety reportsaccident reports safety improvementsimprovements
1048698 1048698 Follow-up to past recommendations Follow-up to past recommendations and report statusand report status
1048698 1048698 Conduct meetings in orderly fashionConduct meetings in orderly fashion
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
16
Responsibilities - SecretaryResponsibilities - Secretary
1048698 1048698 Prepare meeting agenda and notify Prepare meeting agenda and notify members of date and locationmembers of date and location
1048698 1048698 Gather agenda items and related Gather agenda items and related materialsmaterials
1048698 1048698 Roll call of membersRoll call of members
1048698 1048698 Record minutesRecord minutes
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
17
Responsibilities - MembersResponsibilities - Members
1048698 1048698 Attend all meetings and actively Attend all meetings and actively participateparticipate
1048698 1048698 Set a positive example for safe Set a positive example for safe performanceperformance
1048698 1048698 Conduct safety surveys according to Conduct safety surveys according to scheduleschedule
1048698 1048698 Participate in accident investigation Participate in accident investigation and reviewand review
1048698 1048698 Report unsafe acts or conditionsReport unsafe acts or conditions
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
18
Committee StructureCommittee Structure
1048698 1048698 Determine frequency of meetingDetermine frequency of meeting
1048698 1048698 Pre-schedule meeting datesPre-schedule meeting dates
1048698 1048698 Limit to one hourLimit to one hour
1048698 1048698 Prepare agendaPrepare agenda
1048698 1048698 Record and distribute minutesRecord and distribute minutes
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
19
Functions of the CommitteeFunctions of the Committee
1048698 1048698 Provide a forum to address and discuss Provide a forum to address and discuss health and safety issueshealth and safety issues
1048698 1048698 Provide a channel through which Provide a channel through which improvements can be recommended for improvements can be recommended for adoption by the administrationadoption by the administration
1048698 1048698 Generate ideas for improving health and Generate ideas for improving health and safetysafety
1048698 1048698 Stimulate interest of employeesStimulate interest of employees1048698 1048698 Review and update safety training and Review and update safety training and
emergency plansemergency plans
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
20
Keys to success ndash Keys to success ndash
Post Committee membersrsquo names Post Committee membersrsquo names give them stature and credibilitygive them stature and credibility
Give the Safety Committee visibility Give the Safety Committee visibility and recognition Post Quarterly and recognition Post Quarterly MinutesMinutes
Encourage reasonable attainable Encourage reasonable attainable goals (Zero accidents is not a goals (Zero accidents is not a reasonable goal)reasonable goal)
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
21
Accident Accident Review ProcessReview Process
1048698 1048698 Step beyond accident investigationStep beyond accident investigation
1048698 1048698 BrainstormingBrainstorming
1048698 1048698 What did we learn What do we What did we learn What do we need to do differentlyneed to do differently
1048698 1048698 Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor Evaluate effectiveness of supervisor investigationprevention effortsinvestigationprevention efforts
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
22
Spice Up a MeetingSpice Up a Meeting
1048698 1048698 Bring in an outside speakerBring in an outside speaker1048698 1048698 Hold a safety breakfastHold a safety breakfast1048698 1048698 Present safety awardsPresent safety awards1048698 1048698 Designate a quarterly safety topicDesignate a quarterly safety topic
ndash ndash Back injury preventionBack injury preventionndash ndash Fire prevention and safetyFire prevention and safetyndash ndash SlipstripsfallsSlipstripsfallsndash ndash Vehicle safetyVehicle safetyndash ndash Personal protective equipmentPersonal protective equipment
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
23
Invite Outside ResourcesInvite Outside Resources
Fire DepartmentFire Department
Police DepartmentPolice Department
Civil DefenseCivil Defense
DOE Safety Security and Emergency DOE Safety Security and Emergency
Networking with other schoolsNetworking with other schools
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN
24
Last Safety Committee RuleLast Safety Committee Rule
Make it FUNMake it FUN