INTRODUCTION FOR EFFECTIVE SAFETY & HEALTH COMMITTEE

An occupational safety and health committee is a forum for cooperative involvement of employees representing both workers and management. Such committees are statutory requirements for organizations with more than 40 employees. The responsibilities of members are generally spelled out in the OSHA 1994 (Safety and Health Committee Regulations) 1996.

A safety & health committee brings together worker’s in-depth, practical knowledge of specific jobs and management’s larger overview of job interrelationships, general company policies and procedures. This committee can be more effective in solving safety & health problems than a single individual.

To function properly, the committee needs an appropriate structure, a clear statement of purpose and duties, and standard procedures for meetings. Effective safety & health committees find solutions to problems that cause accidents, injuries, and illnesses. Fewer accidents, injuries, and illnesses lower your workers’ compensation costs and insurance premium rates and can increase your bottom-line profit.

The 2 days comprehensive training course will develop skills of the participants which required  on  implementing  Effective Safety & Health Committee Establishment Training.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Successful completion of the program will enhance the skills of participants and enable them to :-

• Possess good understanding of the OSHA 1994 and the Occupational Safety and Health committee Regulation 1996.
• Setup, organize and arrange an effective Safety and Health Committee
• Understand the responsibilities of both employers and employees towards safety at workplace.
• Develop the ability to conduct an effective plant inspection.
• Understand the cause of accident and know the effects to the workers and management.
• Carry out an effective accident investigation.
• Enhance the awareness and ability to identify and assess the presence of hazards., risks and take the necessary response to safeguard themselves.
• Auditing & Reporting of findings to Site Management.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This training workshop is aimed to be practical, participative and interactive. Real life examples, case studies and “HANDS ON” tips will be given to participants during the training. There will also be small group activities to foster better understanding of concepts and real life applications.

A practical session will be conducted to enable participants to understand the process by the direct facilitation by the trainer.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Managers
• EHS Committee members
• Officers
• Supervisors
• Employees

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to OSH Act 1994 (Act 514)
• S&H Committee Regulation 1996
• Workplace Safety and Health Inspection.
• Workplace Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment – Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control.

DAY 1

DAY 2