Occupational Health & Safety Standing Committee

Purpose:

The Occupational Health and Safety Committee is comprised of employer selected and employee elected staff from across the district. They meet regularly to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Through direct employee involvement we can build a culture of health and safety and prevent injuries.

Basis for Establishment:

• To create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees per state law   WAC 296-800-13020 and L&I. 

Decision-Making Process:

• Work toward consensus.
• Recommendations offered to superintendent as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Review safety and health inspection reports to help correct safety hazards.
• Evaluate accident investigations conducted since last meeting to determine if the cause of the unsafe situation was identified and corrected.
• Evaluate workplace accident and illness prevention program and discuss recommendations for improvement.

Timeline:

• Standing committee