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THE EFFECTIVE JHSC 40 140-002-07-IGOT © 2013, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca Measuring IRS Effectiveness This tool is designed so JHSC members can indicate their opinion of how well the Internal Responsibility System functions in their workplace. /v•šŒµš]}v•W Respond to the statements by choosing a rating number for each statement. Rating Scale: 1 = Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Often 4 = Always 1. Our company has written corporate health and safety objectives. 2. We are meeting our corporate health and safety objectives. 3. All health and safety hazards have been identified and communicated by senior management. 4. There are health and safety policies and procedures to control the hazards in this workplace. 5. Expectations for each employee's health and safety performance are clearly communicated by the supervisor. 6. Every worker is measured on his or her health and safety performance. 7. During monthly workplace inspections, workers are observed practicing safe work behaviours. 8. Positive health and safety performance is recognized by management. 9. Workers are coached and provided with feedback by supervisors to encourage and reinforce safe behaviours and work practices. 10. There is regular input from staff for JHSC agenda items. 11. The workplace recognizes and assesses potential hazards, puts in place controls or these and evaluates potential hazards. Reports of results are made available. 12. Staff report health and safety problems directly to their supervisors. 13. Legislated training is being provided to JHSC members (e.g., Certification training). 14. All staff members are trained in safe work practices. 15. All health and safety training takes place in a timely fashion. 16. Senior management is represented on the JHSC. 17. Our JHSC has the mandate to identify breakdowns in the IRS. 18. Our supervisors correct health and safety problems in a timely manner. WSPS.CA

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