“Due diligence is what we promote, risk management is what we support” Document Name: Document Type: Control Number: File Code: Last Reviewed: Evaluating the Performance of EHS Responsibility Guideline UIRM- GL_002 UIRM-001 March 2014 Purpose University policy 1-450 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Risk Management System details specific health and safety responsibilities for each position within Ryerson’s internal responsibility system. The internal responsibility system is the legal framework of accountability for due diligence, under the Ontario OHS Act. The policy directs that the performance of these due diligence actions be evaluated to ensure the integrity of the internal responsibility system in managing EHS risk. The following guideline outlines key performance evaluation measures. Performance Measures 1. Performance evaluations should be conducted on an annual basis with a focus on demonstrating the due diligence actions specified in policy 1-450 and benchmarks established by the individual division, faculty, school, department or unit. The Department of Integrated Risk Management (IRM) can assist in defining these benchmarks. 2. EHS Performance Guideline UEHS-GL_001 Core Competency outlines competency criteria for each member of the Ryerson community. These criteria are associated with performing the scope of due diligence responsibility and require corresponding development plans to achieve the related proficiencies. 3. In evaluating the performance of EHS responsibilities the following indicators should be considered: core competency development plan progress; workplace inspection findings and corrective action response; formal EHS management system audit performance plan achievements; accident and near-miss profiles; refusal to work profiles; risk assessments and management plan achievements; Ministry of Labor orders; and EHS concerns profile and response 4. Performance evaluations should be documented and filed with all formal departmental human resources records.