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