• The principal duties of the Health and Safety Committee are:

• 	Plans and develops accident prevention programs.
  	Directs the accident prevention efforts in accordance with the safety programs, safety performance and government regulations.
  	Conducts safety meetings.
  	Reviews reports of inspection, accident investigations and implementation of program.
  	Submits reports to the manager on its meetings and activities.
  	Initiates and supervises safety training for employees.
  	Develops and maintains a disaster preparedness plan and organizes such emergency units as may be necessary.

Membership

	Chairman - The chairman of the Safety Committee will be the personnel holding the highest position of the establishment (General Manager, Area Manager, Toolpusher, Rig Manager)
	Secretary - Safety Officer
	Members - (1) All managers, department heads or supervisors of each department. (2) Nurse, medical officer or medic. (3) Pollution Control Officers or Environmental Officers. (4) Employee representatives.

Each member shall establish and maintain liaison with the Safety Committee for their respective departments. Committee members will represent and speak for their Department on all Environment and Safety matters.

Agenda of the meeting will be prepared by the Safety Officer and approved by the committee chairman. Minutes of the meeting will be taken by the secretary and copies will be distributed to all members and posted in safety bulletin boards.

Sample Safety Committee Meeting Minutes