It is recommended committees have co–chairs, one from management and one from worker representatives, who alternate chairing duties. The duties include:

• Schedule and run meetings.
• Help Committee members arrive at a consensus on the solution to Health and Safety issues.
• Ensure health and safety recommendations are presented to the employer in writing.
• Ensure everyone who wishes to communicate Health and Safety concerns are able to.
• Carry out basic functions of employee training, identifying hazards, and developing written work procedures for them, conducting workplace inspection and accident investigation.