Safety Committee
Mission
It is the responsibility of the Safety Committee to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors of the Tulpehocken Area School District.
Goals
To increase safety awareness in District Staff
To investigate every accident, determine the cause, and take corrective action
To look at policies, procedures, training issues, and make changes to prevent recurrences
To inspect buildings for safety concerns and hazards
What Is A Safety Committee?
The Safety Committee is responsible for reviewing workers compensation claims and developing possible recommendations for future safety precautions so further incidents of the same kind do not occur.
Committee Requirements
Committees must have a minimum of 2 employer and 2 employee representatives, meet monthly and be in operation for at least 6 full months.
All committee members must be trained annually by qualified trainers in safety committee operation, hazard inspection and accident investigation.
Committee meeting agendas, attendance lists and meeting minutes must be kept.