Items Tagged with 'Safety committees'

In Episode 52, the S+H team examines content from the June issue, including a feature story with tips on keeping your safety committee fresh and effective. Also, Iowa OSHA Bureau Chief Peggy Peterson joins the podcast to discuss how to keep workers safe in the heat during the “Five Questions With …” segment.

“We need to stop thinking about it as a safety committee and think of it as a safety team,” one expert says.

Denver — Legislation recently introduced in Colorado would require hospitals, freestanding ERs, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and federally qualified health centers to establish a workplace violence prevention committee.

The Avetta "Insights" report takes real-world data from active company programs to share learnings with the industry and empower global risk leaders to make better-informed decisions and create a safer, more sustainable world.

Does your workplace have a safety committee? If not, the new year is the perfect time to get one started.

"Whether you're a member or the chairperson, you can add energy and life to the committee in a number of ways," says safety pro turned motivational speaker Richard Hawk.

Albany, NY — The New York State Department of Labor has scheduled a virtual public hearing on a proposed rule that would establish rules and regulations for workplace safety committees.

Workplace safety committees don't just help identify hazards – they also serve as a launching pad for new initiatives. "Maybe you're not the decision-maker, but you might have a great idea, and you might be able to bring it to the table," one expert says.

Does your workplace lack a safety and health program? If you’re looking to create one, OSHA offers 10 tips to get you going.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA has created a webpage that offers access to the agency’s free online training courses intended for safety committee members.