Los Angeles ASSP Virtual Meeting

Topic Building an Effective Safety Committee: Steps to Success

Establishing an effective Safety Committee is a critical step toward fostering a culture of health and safety within any organization. This presentation outlines a comprehensive approach to forming and sustaining a successful Safety Committee, emphasizing its role in reducing workplace injuries, promoting safety awareness, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Participants will learn how to define the committee’s purpose, assign roles and responsibilities, plan and conduct productive meetings, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. The presentation also covers strategies for evaluating the committee’s impact, recognizing accomplishments, and overcoming common challenges.

By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with practical tools and insights to build a proactive, respected, and results-driven Safety Committee that supports continuous improvement and employee engagement in workplace safety.

Speaker Cecile Felsher

Cecile Felsher has 17 years of experience in the environmental, health, and safety industry. She is the Vice President of the EHS & Air compliance group and a Principal at NV5. She is a Certified Industrial Hygienist with the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and a Certified Safety Professional with the Board-Certified Safety Professionals. Cecile also possesses expertise in acoustics and specializes in conducting noise impact analyses for CEQA and NEPA compliance. Cecile provides environmental, health, and safety compliance services to airports, municipalities, and industrial clientele. Cecile is an ISO14001 trained lead auditor and has experience developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems. She has developed, implemented, and audited environmental, health and safety programs in compliance with various agencies including SCAQMD, OSHA, and CUPAs.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting virtually.