Reviewing Health & Safety Performance

Question 1

When should a formal review of performance be carried out?

Answer 1

Periodically i.e. annually and may cover the whole site or organisation

Question 2

When should an informal review of performance be carried out?

Answer 2

Might be instigates by a supervisor who has identified a failure by workers to adhere to required control measures

Question 3

Explain a review process

Answer 3

Monthly review of each section

Quarterly review of each department

Annual review of the organisation

Question 4

What should a review cover?

Answer 4

Assessment of degree of compliance with set standards

Identification of areas where improvements are required

Assessment of specific set objectives

Analysis of accident and incident trends

Question 5

What types of information (inputs) are included in the review process?

Answer 5

Internal performance data i.e. audit, accidents etc.

Achievement of specific objectives

Organisational arrangements, including any changes

External standards and legislation

Expectations of stakeholders

Question 6

What are the outputs from a review process?

Answer 6

Specific actions and improvement plans which meet the SMART criteria

New performance targets relating to both active and reactive measures i.e. lost-time accidents

Reports to stakeholders, e.g. shareholders, employee groups and regulators