A safety committee gives workers a voice and catches hazards early.
In this article
Members
Field and management.
Meetings
Monthly.
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Inspections
Walk the site.
Near misses
Review together.
Actions
Assign and close.
A closer look
A committee only works if its recommendations are acted on. When workers see their suggestions turned into changes, they report more hazards. When nothing changes, the committee becomes a formality.
Where to start
Form a committee with five members and hold the first site walk this month.
An example
A committee suggested better lighting in a stairwell after a near miss. The change was made the same week.
Common mistakes
Meetings without action, only managers and no follow-up.
What to track
Track recommendations made, actions completed and near misses reported.
Questions to ask
Do workers feel safe reporting hazards? How many committee recommendations were completed last quarter? Are field workers represented? What near misses repeat?
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Frequently asked questions
Who should be on a safety committee?
A mix of field workers, foremen, management and the safety lead, with rotating members so more people participate.