COURSE OVERVIEW

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.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• 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.

TARGET GROUP (BY DESIGNATION)

• Managers
• Engineers
• Executives
• Human Resources Managers
• Occupational Safety and Health Committees
• Workers
• Students

TARGETED INDUSTRY / INDUSTRIES

All sectors within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)