Health and Safety Manager Criteria

Health and Safety Manager Criteria


Introduction

At [Your Company Name], the health and safety of our employees, clients, and stakeholders are of paramount importance. Our Health and Safety Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe and compliant working environment. This document outlines the criteria for the role of Health and Safety Manager, detailing the purpose, scope, standards, evaluation process, and other relevant aspects.

Purpose

The purpose of this criteria document is to define the qualifications, responsibilities, and evaluation standards for the Health and Safety Manager. This ensures that the individual in this role is capable of maintaining high safety standards and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Scope

These criteria apply to the recruitment, evaluation, and ongoing assessment of the Health and Safety Manager. It is intended for use by the Human Resources department, hiring managers, and senior management.

Standards and Principles

The Health and Safety Manager is expected to adhere to the following standards and principles:

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, and local and state health and safety regulations.

  • Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards.

  • Training and Development: Provide comprehensive training programs to employees on health and safety practices.

  • Incident Management: Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

  • Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety performance.

Weighting and Scoring

Evaluation Criteria and Weighting:

Evaluation Criteria

Weighting (%)

Scoring (1-10)

Weighted Score (Weighting * Scoring)

Regulatory Compliance

30%

Risk Management

25%

Training and Development

20%

Incident Management

15%

Continuous Improvement

10%

Total

100%

Instructions for Using the Table:

  1. Scoring: Each criterion is scored on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest.

  2. Weighted Score: Multiply the score for each criterion by its corresponding weighting to get the weighted score.

  3. Total Score: Sum the weighted scores for an overall evaluation.

Evaluation Process

Evaluation Step

Description

Responsible Party

Step 1: Initial Screening

Review of resumes and qualifications by HR. Preliminary interview to assess basic qualifications and experience.

HR Department

Step 2: Technical Assessment

Detailed evaluation of the candidate's knowledge of health and safety regulations. Scenario-based assessments to gauge risk management and incident response skills.

Hiring Manager & HR

Step 3: Final Interview

Interview with senior management to assess leadership and communication abilities. Discussion of past experiences and approaches to continuous improvement in health and safety.

Senior Management & HR

Step 4: Performance Monitoring (Post-Hire)

Regular performance reviews based on the outlined criteria and weighting. Feedback from employees and management on the effectiveness of health and safety measures. Continuous tracking of KPIs such as incident rates, compliance scores, and training completion rates.

HR Department & Line Manager

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