This module explains the purpose, role and responsibilities of work place health and safety committees in federally regulated places of work. It outlines the regulations that govern these committees, their organization and structure as well as explains the selection process, qualifications and required training of their members. It also explains the specific duties workplace committee members complete in the workplace. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Explain the internal responsibility system (IRS) and purpose of the workplace committee
- Describe the size and makeup of a workplace committee
- Describe the role and responsibilities of the workplace committee
- Describe how workplace inspections are conducted
- Explain how workplace committee meetings are conducted
- Describe the types of records kept by the workplace committee