Additional Requirements of Employers With More Than Five Employees

Employers with more than five employees must meet all the requirements listed on the previous pages as well as the additional requirements listed below. In making the determination of employment levels, the employer shall count all regular, temporary, leased and seasonal workers under the employer's direction and control. The following requirements apply when there are more than five employees, and continues in effect until the number of employees is less than six for three consecutive months.

ALL EMPLOYERS HAVING MORE THAN FIVE EMPLOYEES ARE TO HAVE A COMPREHENSIVE AND EFFECTIVE SAFETY PROGRAM WHICH MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Policies and procedures that assign specific safety responsibilities and safety performance accountability.
RECOMMENDATIONS: The policies and procedures should:

Include a statement of top management commitment to the safety program
Encourage and motivate employee involvement in the program
Define safety responsibilities for managers, safety personnel, supervisors and employees
Be reflected in job descriptions and performance evaluations
Be communicated and accessible to all employees

2. Procedures for reporting, investigating, and taking corrective action on all work-related incidents, accidents, injuries, illnesses and known unsafe work conditions or practices.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Procedures should be non-punitive and include, but need not be limited to:

Provisions for timely and effective reporting
Recommendations and follow-up corrective action
Documentation
Signature requirements for reports, investigations and corrective actions
Periodic evaluation of the procedure's effectiveness

3. Shall have a safety committee in place which complies with the requirements listed in this brochure under the title Safety Committee Requirements.