All levels of staff need to be committed to, responsible and accountable for health and safety performance. Compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations must be assured. However, this reflects only minimal standards, and where possible, we should strive to meet the highest standards. What gets measured gets done. We must develop, maintain and communicate systems of performance measurement for both reactive and prevention-oriented parameters.
Training is a critical determinant of an employee s health and safety performance.
Whenever possible, we must encourage the shift from reactive to proactive strategies. Contractors hired by the CRHA should reflect the high occupational health and safety standards and values of the CRHA . We should support any process which will actualize this. Early return to work initiatives for injured employees is valuable to the CRHA, as well as the employee. Occupational Health and Safety staff members work in partnership with stakeholders to develop and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.