Public Works Safety Committee Survey

For many years the City of St. Charles Public Works Department has taken the safety of its employees very seriously. In the last few years, it has developed a variety of programs and committees to continue its quest in improving the organization’s safety record.

In an effort to continue to improve the effectiveness of safety committees, its members made a decision to survey the safety programs of other local municipalities and organizations. What is working for you? What has been the most effective? How often do you meet? What efforts are you taking to keep your employees safe? How do you conduct your safety committees? What is discussed, etc.?

We would appreciate you participating in this survey. Your comments on your organization’s safety committee will be valuable to all who are interested in keeping our employees safe. The survey consists of 22 multiple choice questions and should take only minutes to fill out. There are comment fields in which you could be more specific with your answers, if you choose to do so. Remember, the more information we receive the more valuable the information will be to all.

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* 1. In what format do you administer your safety program? (You may choose more than one.)

Safety Committee

Safety Officer

Safety Consultant

HR Department

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Does Your Public Works Department have its own Safety Committee?

Yes

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* 3. Does your Public Works have a safety officer?

Yes

If yes, please name:

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* 4. How often does your PW Safety Committee meet?

Once a week

Once a month

Quarterly

Semi-Annually

Yearly

Meet as needed

We never meet

Other

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* 5. What does your routine agenda consist of? (Please choose all that apply.)

Review of recent accident/incident reports

Review new safety requirements or equipment on site

Watch a safety video

Required OSHA training

Review SOPs or Safety Manual

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How many members comprise the safety committee?

5-10 members

15-30 members

Entire division

Entire Public Works department

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Your Public Works Safety Committee is most representative of:

Various divisions and levels of the department (union and non-union, management and front line staff)

Different divisions conduct their own safety meetings independently

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Have you undertaken any new safety initiatives in the last 3 years?

Yes. If so, please list below.

Please list.

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* 9. Have the safety initiatives you have taken been significantly effective and successful in keeping employees safe?

Yes. If so, please list those which have been effective below

Please list those safety initiatives that have made a difference in your organization.

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* 10. Who conducts your various required safety trainings, e.g., PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens, Workzone Safety, Lockout/Tag Out?

Consultant

Safety Officer on staff

City staff member

Video or Online Training

Other (please specify)

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* 11. Who conducts the various training for specific divisions, e.g., Water, Sewer, Electric, Street, Fleet? Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, Chemical Handling, etc.

Consultant

Safety Officer on staff

City staff member

Video or Online Training

Other (please specify)

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* 12. Does your organization conduct safety audits out on the field?

Yes

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* 13. If yes, how often are these audits conducted?

Everyday

Weekly

Monthly

Seasonally

All of the above

Not Applicable, we do not conduct safety audits.

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* 14. If you conduct safety audits, do you utilize a form?

Yes

If yes, please email a sample of your form to: isoderlind@stcharlesil.gov

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* 15. Who conducts the safety audits?

Consultant

Safety Officer on staff

Foreman, Supervisor, Manager

Other

Not applicable. We do not conduct safety audits.

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* 16. Does your Public Works department have any of the following:

Safety Manual

SOPs

Job Safety Analysis (JSA)

None of the Above

Other (please specify)

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* 17. If yes, are they located in a convenient location for all employees to access? Click on all that apply.

Hard copy

Electronically

Division 's responsibility to maintain and update as needed.

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Does your organization utilize any specialized technology for your safety program and/or training needs?

Yes

If yes, please specify which technology.

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* 19. How do you keep abreast of changes in OSHA requirements?

Industry specific literature and/or email notifications

Safety Officer on staff

Word of mouth with peers

Human Resources Department

Seminars and Training

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Name one component that has been your greatest asset to your safety program?

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* 21. Who would be the best person to contact if we have further questions on your safety program?

Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

Municipality/Organization

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* 1. In what format do you administer your safety program? (You may choose more than one.)

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* 2. Does Your Public Works Department have its own Safety Committee?

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* 3. Does your Public Works have a safety officer?

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* 4. How often does your PW Safety Committee meet?

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* 5. What does your routine agenda consist of? (Please choose all that apply.)

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* 6. How many members comprise the safety committee?

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* 7. Your Public Works Safety Committee is most representative of:

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* 8. Have you undertaken any new safety initiatives in the last 3 years?

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* 9. Have the safety initiatives you have taken been significantly effective and successful in keeping employees safe?

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* 10. Who conducts your various required safety trainings, e.g., PPE, Bloodborne Pathogens, Workzone Safety, Lockout/Tag Out?

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* 11. Who conducts the various training for specific divisions, e.g., Water, Sewer, Electric, Street, Fleet? Confined Space Entry, Trenching and Shoring, Chemical Handling, etc.

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* 12. Does your organization conduct safety audits out on the field?

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* 13. If yes, how often are these audits conducted?

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* 14. If you conduct safety audits, do you utilize a form?

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* 15. Who conducts the safety audits?

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* 16. Does your Public Works department have any of the following:

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* 17. If yes, are they located in a convenient location for all employees to access? Click on all that apply.

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* 18. Does your organization utilize any specialized technology for your safety program and/or training needs?

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* 19. How do you keep abreast of changes in OSHA requirements?

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* 20. Name one component that has been your greatest asset to your safety program?

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* 21. Who would be the best person to contact if we have further questions on your safety program?

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* 22. If you would like to receive the results of this survey, please enter your email address below.