HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Prepared by	[Your Name]
Date	[Month Day, Year]

Committee Purpose:

The Health & Safety Committee is established to promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for all employees and stakeholders of [Your Company Name]. Committee members play a crucial role in identifying, addressing, and preventing health and safety hazards within the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Attend Regular Meetings:

• Actively participate in scheduled Health & Safety Committee meetings.

• Prepare for meetings by reviewing agenda items, incident reports, and safety concerns.

2. Identify Hazards:

• Assist in identifying potential health and safety hazards within the workplace.

• Encourage employees to report safety concerns and incidents promptly.

3. Hazard Assessment:

• Collaborate with the Health & Safety Manager to assess the severity and potential impact of identified hazards.

• Recommend corrective actions to mitigate or eliminate hazards.

4. Review Incident Reports:

• Review and analyze incident reports to identify patterns, trends, or recurring safety issues.

• Contribute to the development of strategies to reduce incidents and accidents.

5. Promote Safety Awareness:

• Act as a role model for safe behavior and promote a safety-first culture.

• Encourage open communication about safety concerns among employees.

6. Training and Education:

• Assist in the development and delivery of safety training programs.

• Provide input on the effectiveness of training materials and methods.

7. Policy and Procedure Review:

• Participate in the review and revision of health and safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure policies comply with relevant regulations and standards.

8. Emergency Response Planning:

• Contribute to the development and testing of emergency response plans.

• Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures and evacuation routes.

9. Communication:

• Serve as a liaison between the Health & Safety Committee and other employees.

• Share important safety information and updates with colleagues.

10. Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of committee activities, meeting minutes, and safety recommendations.

• Submit regular reports to the Health & Safety Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong commitment to workplace safety and a willingness to promote a safety culture.

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Basic computer skills for documentation and reporting purposes.

• Previous experience or training in health and safety is an asset.

Time Commitment:

The Health & Safety Committee typically meets [monthly]. In addition to meetings, members may spend [100 hours] per month on committee-related activities, depending on the workload and specific responsibilities.

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