Mission

It is the responsibility of the Safety Committee to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors of the Tulpehocken Area School District. 

Goals

• To increase safety awareness in District Staff

• To investigate every accident, determine the cause, and take corrective action

• To look at policies, procedures, training issues, and make changes to prevent recurrences

• To inspect buildings for safety concerns and hazards

What Is A Safety Committee?

The Safety Committee is responsible for reviewing workers compensation claims and developing possible recommendations for future safety precautions so further incidents of the same kind do not occur.

Committee Requirements

1. Committees must have a minimum of 2 employer and 2 employee representatives, meet monthly and be in operation for at least 6 full months.

2. All committee members must be trained annually by qualified trainers in safety committee operation, hazard inspection and accident investigation.

3. Committee meeting agendas, attendance lists and meeting minutes must be kept.

Committee Chair:
Email Matthew Shirk 

Secretary: 
Email Mary Snyder 

 Members:
Email Thomas Kowalonek

Email Sherry Wessner

Email Jillian Bergman

Email Kyle Zellers

Email Kris Kerschner