📖 Introduction
Reviewing health and safety performance is a crucial component of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle.
It ensures that the health and safety management system is not only implemented but also evaluated for effectiveness.
This process highlights strengths, identifies weaknesses, and provides direction for continuous improvement.
Regular reviews help organisations remain compliant with legal requirements, enhance employee safety,
and ensure resources are being used effectively to reduce workplace risks.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
- Understand why reviewing performance is essential.
- Differentiate between proactive and reactive performance indicators.
- Identify key methods for reviewing health and safety performance.
- Explain management review responsibilities.
📊 Performance Review Indicators
Proactive Indicators
These measure efforts taken to prevent accidents before they occur. Examples include:
- Number of risk assessments completed
- Percentage of employees trained in safety procedures
- Audit scores and compliance rates
Reactive Indicators
These measure outcomes after an incident has occurred. Examples include:
- Accident and injury statistics
- Lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)
- Incident reports and near-miss analysis
🔎 Methods of Reviewing Performance
Organisations can use various approaches to evaluate effectiveness, such as:
- Inspections and Audits: Systematic checks to ensure procedures are followed.
- Safety Climate Surveys: Gathering employee feedback on safety culture.
- Benchmarking: Comparing performance against industry standards or competitors.
- Management Reviews: Senior management evaluating reports and recommending improvements.
📝 Management Review Responsibilities
Top management must take ownership of reviewing health and safety performance.
This includes:
- Ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations.
- Reviewing KPI data and audit results.
- Allocating resources for safety improvements.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement.
🔑 Summary
- Reviewing performance ensures the health and safety management system remains effective.
- Proactive and reactive indicators provide a balanced view of performance.
- Management reviews are essential for leadership commitment and improvement.
🚀 What’s Next in IG1
Lecture 11: Health and Safety Inspections
We will explore the role of inspections, their frequency, and the responsibilities of managers and employees in carrying them out.