According to Governor Ed Rendell, Pennsylvania businesses have saved more than $300 million through the state’s workplace safety committee program.  This state-certified workplace safety committee program allows businesses to save 5% annually on worker’s compensation premiums by operating a state-certified committee.  To take advantage of this program,  employers must establish a safety committee the meets the certification requirements of the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI).  These include:

• A minimum number of two employer and two employee representatives
• Receive state-approved training in safety committee operation, hazard inspection and accident investigation
• Meet monthly
• Keep records of attendance, agendas, and minutes
• Operate for at least six months.

Detailed instructions for implementing a safety committee and applying for certification are available on the Department of Labor and Industry’s website