Module 1-D EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE Roles of Security & Safety Committee (SSC)

Engr. Robert C. Rubina President & CEO SYNERQUEST Management Consultancy Services Inc.

Duties of Employers:

Adopt administrative policies on safety in accordance with the provisions of the Standards Report to the Regional Director or his/her duly authorized representative the policies adopted and the safety organization established Submit reports to the Regional Director or his/her duly authorized representative once in every three months on the safety performance, safety committee meetings and its recommendations and measures taken to implement the recommendation Act on recommended safety measures Provide access to appropriate authorities.

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Duties of Employees:

Follow safety policies Report unsafe conditions and practices to the Supervisor Serve as member of the Health and Safety Committee Cooperate with Health and Safety Committee Assist government agencies in the conduct of safety and health inspection.

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Rule 1040: Health & Safety Committee

is a group of employees and management that plans and develops polices in all matters pertaining to safety and health in the workplace. all establishments are required to have a Safety and Health Committee.

Duties of Health & Safety Committee:

Plan

and develop accident prevention programs in the workplace Inspect workplace to detect unsafe conditions Review reports of inspection, results of accident investigations and implementation of accident prevention program Conduct safety meetings at least once a month Submit reports to the manager/owner on its meetings and activities Provide necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities in the proper conduct of activities relating to enforcement of the provisions of the Standards Train workers in safe work habits and procedures Develop and maintain a disaster contingency plan and organize such emergency service units as may be necessary to handle disaster situations pursuant to the Emergency Preparedness Manual for Establishments of the Office of Civil Defense.

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Duties of Safety Officer

Advice

the employer, supervisors and workers on all matters pertaining to OSH Investigate accidents (as part of the Committee) Coordinate safety training programs Conduct safety and health inspections Maintain accident records system Provide assistance to government agencies in the conduct of health and safety inspection, accident investigation or any other related programs.
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