THE EFFECTIVE JHSC
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Effective Recommendations
Effective recommendations are clear and specific. Here are some other tips on how to accomplish
effective and high quality recommendations:
ƒ Support the IRS
ƒ Promote continuous improvement of IRS performance
ƒ Are based on factual, detailed, expert data
ƒ Focus on organizational strengths
ƒ Incorporate best practices
ƒ Address opportunities and threats realistically
ƒ Reduce or eliminate health and safety risks and unsafe practices
ƒ Eliminate factors that contribute to uncontrolled health and safety hazards
ƒ Stop practices that violate legal requirements
ƒ Remove barriers to safe work practices
Effective recommendations ensure the committee is observing:
ƒ Compliance with minimum legislated requirements
ƒ The IRS as the building-block for company-wide involvement
ƒ Co-operation and understanding
More tips for effective recommendations:
ƒ If the recommendation is based on some legislated authority, put this information on the form
ƒ Track the recommendations at JHSC meetings. They should appear on the agenda until they are
resolved or there is a response from management. If there is no response within 21 days, the JHSC
should follow-up with management
ƒ Make sure to include the facts and evidence that support the recommendation
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