What is the role of safety and health committees under Section 4?

• A. They handle only paperwork.
• B. Workers have the right to participate in and contribute to safety and health planning and problem-solving.
• C. Committees have no worker input.
• D. Management makes all decisions without committee input.

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that workers have a guaranteed way to shape safety and health efforts through participation. Safety and health committees are a built‑in channel for workers to contribute to planning and problem‑solving, not just to carry out tasks or read reports. Through these committees, workers can bring frontline insights about hazards, help analyze incidents, and collaborate with management to develop and refine controls, training, and safety programs. This participation helps ensure that safety measures are practical, effective, and aligned with real work conditions.

It’s not simply about paperwork—the active, ongoing input from workers guides decisions and improvements. Committees are designed specifically to include worker input, and management should use that input when making safety decisions, rather than acting without it.