Safety committees - Oregon

Oregon state law requires public and private employers who are subject to Oregon OSHA authority and have more than 10 employees to establish safety committees. (Employers with 10 or fewer employees are permitted to hold safety meetings instead.)

Committee members must include representatives for the employees and the employer. Members should be paid their regular rate of pay. The number of committee members will vary based on the overall number of employees. Committee members must have training in accident and incident investigations and workplace hazard identification.

Duties of a safety committee include:

• Establishing procedures for investigating workplace incidents, accidents, illnesses, and deaths;
• Evaluating existing accident and illness prevention programs;
• Keeping written records of all safety and health issues discussed;
• Working with management to identify and correct hazards; and more.

Related information

• Safety committees - ezExplanation

Citations

• ORS 654.182
• OAR 437-001-0765 – Safety Committees and Safety Meetings