Building a Health and Safety Committee That Works
An effective health and safety committee acts as a bridge between management and employees, bringing together different perspectives, experience, and knowledge to create a safer and healthier workplace. It provides a platform where employees can raise concerns without fear, potential hazards are identified early, and suggestions for improvement are taken seriously and acted upon. While the legal requirement for a committee may be what prompts some organizations to form one, the real value lies in how it turns workplace safety into a shared mission.