Health & Safety Committee Rubric
Health & Safety Committee Rubric
This rubric is designed to evaluate the effectiveness, compliance, and progress of the committee in maintaining and improving health and safety standards within an organization.
Committee Formation |
||
Criteria |
Exceptional (5) |
Proficient (4) |
Clear Objectives and Mission |
The committee's objectives and mission are well-defined, aligned with organizational goals. |
The committee's objectives and mission are clear and align with organizational goals. |
Diverse Membership |
The committee includes a diverse group of members representing various departments. |
The committee has a reasonably diverse membership. |
Leadership and Accountability |
Strong leadership is evident, with clear roles and responsibilities defined. |
Leadership roles and responsibilities are defined. |
Basic (3) |
Needs Improvement (2) |
Inadequate (1) |
The committee has objectives and mission but may not be clearly defined. |
The objectives and mission of the committee are vague. |
The committee lacks clear objectives and a mission. |
The committee has limited diversity in its membership. |
The committee lacks diversity in its membership. |
The committee is composed of individuals from a single department or group. |
Leadership roles and responsibilities are somewhat defined, and there may be occasional lapses. |
Leadership roles and responsibilities are unclear or not consistently followed. |
There is a lack of leadership and accountability. |
Committee Management |
||
Regular Meetings |
The committee holds regular, well-structured meetings with clear agendas and minutes. |
The committee holds regular meetings with agendas and minutes. |
Communication |
The committee communicates effectively with the organization and safety information proactively. |
The committee communicates adequately with the organization. |
Risk Assessment and Mitigation |
The committee conducts thorough risk assessments, develops mitigation plans, and monitors their implementation effectively. |
The committee conducts risk assessments and mitigation but may have some gaps. |
Documentation |
All committee activities, decisions, and reports are well-documented and easily accessible. |
Most committee activities and decisions are documented, and records are generally accessible. |
Meetings are irregular or may lack clear agendas and minutes. |
Meetings are infrequent, poorly structured, or lack documentation. |
The committee rarely meets, and when it does, meetings are disorganized. |
Communication is limited, and important information may not always be shared promptly. |
Communication is sporadic, inconsistent, or ineffective. |
The committee fails to communicate with the organization effectively. |
Risk assessments and mitigation efforts are limited or may not be consistently implemented. |
Risk assessments are superficial, and mitigation efforts are rarely carried out. |
The committee neglects risk assessment and mitigation efforts. |
Documentation is incomplete or may be challenging to access. |
Documentation is minimal, inconsistent, or disorganized. |
There is a lack of documentation for committee activities. |
Effectiveness and Impact |
||
Achieving Objectives |
The committee consistently meets or exceeds its objectives, contributing significantly to workplace safety. |
The committee generally achieves its objectives. |
Employee Engagement |
The committee actively engages employees in safety initiatives and seeks their input and feedback. |
The committee encourages employee engagement but may not be effective. |
Continuous Improvement |
The committee consistently identifies areas for improvement and implements changes. |
The committee identifies areas for improvement but may not always implement changes effectively. |
The committee occasionally meets objectives, but impact is limited. |
The committee rarely meets objectives, with minimal impact on workplace safety and health. |
The committee consistently fails to meet objectives, with no discernible impact. |
Employee engagement efforts are limited, and there may be resistance from employees. |
The committee struggles to engage employees, and there is significant resistance. |
Employee engagement is virtually non-existent. |
The committee occasionally identifies areas for improvement. |
The committee rarely identifies areas for improvement. |
The committee does not engage in continuous improvement efforts. |