14 Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
Closing the Loop: Setting Up a Health & Safety System in Your Small Business
self-assessment checklist (continued)
Question
Do we
have
this
written
down?
(Y/N)
Do
we do
what's
written
down?
(Y/N)
Did we
even
know we
had to
do this?
(Y/N)
When
will
this be
written
down?
When
will we
start
doing
what's
written
down?
HEaLTH & saFETY IN acTION
25. Do we meet the standard required by
legislation for either a Health & Safety
Representative or Joint Health & Safety
Committee? Are the names and their
respective work locations posted where
everyone can see them? (Not sure of
the requirements? Check the QUICK
REFERENCE at the end of this guide.)
26. Do we make sure that the Joint Health &
Safety Committee members have the time
they need to carry out their duties, including
establishing an agenda before their
meetings, keeping accurate minutes of their
meetings and holding their meetings at least
every three months?
27. Do we have a way to allow for the Health
& Safety Representative or Joint Health
& Safety Committee members to make
recommendations to the employer on
workplace health & safety issues?
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