Cost Containment Certification requires one full year of documentation demonstrating the minimum requirements outlined in Steps 1-6 are in place and effective at your organization.

Now that you’ve established and started to implement a safety policy for step one, you’re ready to designate a safety coordinator or create a safety committee—or both—depending on your organization’s size.

Cost Containment Certification application requirements

When you’re ready to apply for certification, Step 2 will require you to provide documentation covering: 

1. Detailed Responsibilities of the Safety Coordinator or Safety Committee 
2. Meeting agendas and meeting minutes (if you have a Safety Committee). 
3. If applicable, provide proof of safety inspections such as a copy of a completed safety inspection checklist or job hazard analysis.
   

Additional Safety Coordinator and Safety Committee guidance

Safety Coordinator responsibility examples

Here are examples of the types of responsibilities a safety coordinator can take on: 

Reviewing your organization’s safety policy and safety rules annually, and updating them as necessary. 

• Helping your organization remain compliant with government standards concerning safety and health. 
• Making recommendations to management on matters pertaining to safety.
• Conducting safety inspections 
• Assisting with job hazard analyses (JHAs)
• Conducting accident investigations 
• Your safety coordinator or safety committee responsibilities document clearly defines the tasks and objectives. 
• If you have a safety committee, provide meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
  

A safety coordinator doesn’t necessarily have to perform all of these duties directly. They can delegate certain tasks — such as conducting employee safety training or performing accident investigations — to other supervisors or managers. 

If the coordinator does delegate a task, however, they will need to check to make sure the information submitted is accurate and thorough. 

Safety Coordinator Objectives‍

Safety committee tips

If you choose to create a safety committee, here are a few things to keep in mind: 

• A safety committee is typically made up of members from a variety of departments and job roles and serves as a liaison between employees and management should a safety concern arise. 
• At least one person on the committee should be in a position of authority — such as a supervisor — so that if a safety concern or hazard is identified, it can be addressed immediately
• One person should be clearly designated as chairperson for the safety committee. 
• Safety committee meetings should take place at least quarterly and make effective use of the members’ time. 
• Committee members should work with supervisors and senior management to help identify hazards and possible corrective actions. 

Safety Committee Objectives

Safety committee meeting notes and agenda