Investigation to Corrective Action—Lessons Learned in the Committee Trenches

Investigation to Corrective Action: Lessons Learned in the Committee Trenches

Join industry and program specialist Kim Stubbs for a practical discussion on the critical role worker representatives play in joint health and safety committees. Drawing from twenty years of experience—as a worker representative and as a safety advisor acting in an ex officio capacity, this session explores common challenges, successful strategies, and lessons learned along the way.

Gain insights into effective worker participation, conducting meaningful investigations and workplace inspections, identifying hazards, and ensuring corrective actions lead to meaningful workplace improvements. Leave with strategies and practical tools to help build stronger, more effective health and safety committees.

Key Takeaways

• The unique perspective of worker representative responsibilities.
• Common pitfalls that can limit committee effectiveness.
• Strategies for moving from findings to meaningful corrective actions.
• Tips for fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Practical lessons that can be applied in any workplace safety committee.