Purpose:
The Occupational Health and Safety Committee is comprised of employer selected and employee elected staff from across the district. They meet regularly to create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. Through direct employee involvement we can build a culture of health and safety and prevent injuries.
Basis for Establishment:
- To create and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees per state law and I.
Decision-Making Process:
- Work toward consensus.
- Recommendations offered to superintendent as needed.
2024-25 Meetings:
Meetings will be held at the District Office from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- October 16, 2024: meeting notes
- February 12, 2025: meeting notes
Members:
Employer-selected:
- Cindy Dennis, Operations, Chair
- Matt Whitten & Arionda Feeney, Executive Team
- Julie Goodwin, Risk Management
- Russ Robinson, Safety and Security
- Mark Peterson, Operations
- Analisa Ficklin,DT&LSpecial Education
Employer-elected
- Lisa Peterson, BEA
- Steve Ruthford, BAO
- Kyla Strupp, BASE
- Keith Allex, SEIU
- David VanderYacht, Teamsters
Responsibilities:
- Review safety and health inspection reports to help correct safety hazards.
- Evaluate accident investigations conducted since last meeting to determine if the cause of the unsafe situation was identified and corrected.
- Evaluate workplace accident and illness prevention program and discuss recommendations for improvement.
Timeline:
- Standing committee
Budget Implications:
- None