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701 Effective Safety Committee Operations
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Getting Started

Kick-Start your Committee!

Don't pass this module up just because you already have a safety committee!

5 Reasons Why!

This module is designed to help if you are trying to start a new safety committee. Even if you have a great safety committee, be sure to complete this module. You'll still gain valuable information to help improve your safety committee's effectiveness.

Sell the Idea to the Decision Maker

Suppose your company does not have a safety committee, and you are convinced that it would be beneficial. But how do you sell the idea to the CEO?

You've got to talk the "bottom line" to get management's attention.

By providing useful information and practical solutions that help prevent workplace incidents, the safety committee can serve as an internal consulting resource and a cost-saving contributor. These roles help decision-makers understand the value of an effective safety committee.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-1. What two roles can a safety committee perform when it helps prevent workplace incidents?