Free Health & Safety Committee Rubric

Committee Formation

Criteria

Exceptional (5)

Proficient (4)

Clear Objectives and Mission

The committee's objectives and mission are well-defined, aligned with organizational goals.

The committee's objectives and mission are clear and align with organizational goals.

Diverse Membership

The committee includes a diverse group of members representing various departments.

The committee has a reasonably diverse membership.

Leadership and Accountability

Strong leadership is evident, with clear roles and responsibilities defined.

Leadership roles and responsibilities are defined.

Basic (3)

Needs Improvement (2)

Inadequate (1)

The committee has objectives and mission but may not be clearly defined.

The objectives and mission of the committee are vague.

The committee lacks clear objectives and a mission.

The committee has limited diversity in its membership.

The committee lacks diversity in its membership.

The committee is composed of individuals from a single department or group.

Leadership roles and responsibilities are somewhat defined, and there may be

occasional lapses.

Leadership roles and responsibilities are unclear or not consistently followed.

There is a lack of leadership and accountability.

Committee Management

Regular Meetings

The committee holds regular, well-structured meetings with clear agendas and minutes.

The committee holds regular meetings with agendas and minutes.

Communication

The committee communicates effectively with the organization and safety information proactively.

The committee communicates adequately with the organization.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

The committee conducts thorough risk assessments, develops mitigation plans, and monitors their implementation effectively.

The committee conducts risk assessments and mitigation but may have some gaps.

Documentation

All committee activities, decisions, and reports are well-documented and easily accessible.

Most committee activities and decisions are documented, and records are generally accessible.

Meetings are irregular or may lack clear agendas and minutes.

Meetings are infrequent, poorly structured, or lack documentation.

The committee rarely meets, and when it does, meetings are disorganized.

Communication is limited, and important information may not always be shared promptly.

Communication is sporadic, inconsistent, or ineffective.

The committee fails to communicate with the organization effectively.

Risk assessments and mitigation efforts are limited or may not be consistently implemented.

Risk assessments are superficial, and mitigation efforts are rarely carried out.

The committee neglects risk assessment and mitigation efforts.

Documentation is incomplete or may be challenging to access.

Documentation is minimal, inconsistent, or disorganized.

There is a lack of documentation for committee activities.

Effectiveness and Impact

Achieving Objectives

The committee consistently meets or exceeds its objectives, contributing significantly to workplace safety.

The committee generally achieves its objectives.

Employee Engagement

The committee actively engages employees in safety initiatives and seeks their input and feedback.

The committee encourages employee engagement but may not be effective.

Continuous Improvement

The committee consistently identifies areas for improvement and implements changes.

The committee identifies areas for improvement but may not always implement changes effectively.

The committee occasionally meets objectives, but impact is limited.

The committee rarely meets objectives, with minimal impact on workplace safety and health.

The committee consistently fails to meet objectives, with no discernible impact.

Employee engagement efforts are limited, and there may be resistance from employees.

The committee struggles to engage employees, and there is significant resistance.

Employee engagement is virtually non-existent.

The committee occasionally identifies areas for improvement.

The committee rarely identifies areas for improvement.

The committee does not engage in continuous improvement efforts.