Safety Committee Formation And Membership

(1) The safety committees required by Rule 0800-02-03-.03 shall: (a) Be composed of an equal number of employer and non-managerial employee representatives. In situations where a collective bargaining relationship or a memorandum of understanding covering public employees exists, employee representatives may be selected by their peers. Seasonal workers shall not be counted for the purpose of determining the number of members who will serve on the committee. (b) Consist of: 1. No fewer than two members for each employer with twenty or less employees, or GENERAL RULES OF THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM CHAPTER 0800-02-03 SAFETY COMMITTEES 2. No fewer than four members for each employer with more than twenty employees. 3. Each safety committee shall be co-chaired by a representative selected by the employer and a representative selected by the employee members of the committee. (2) Employee representatives attending safety committee meetings required by Rule 0800-02- 03-.03 or participating in safety committee instruction or training required by Rule 0800-02- 03-.14 shall be compensated at the employee’s regular hourly wage. (3) Length of membership shall be alternated or staggered so that at least one experienced member is always serving on the committee. Membership shall be structured to insure continuity of committee functions. (4) Reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure that committee members are representative of the daily work activities of the employer.