Environment Health and Safety Management

Effective EHS leaders have the ability to inspire others to behave safely, recognize the connection between good EHS and good business practices, possesses up-to-date EHS knowledge, and have the communication skills to convey it.

Accountability

Senior line management has ultimate responsibility and accountability for EHS policies and incidents. Effective leaders take the time to regularly relay messages of safety through

various channels. Leaders also integrate EHS into performance reviews via leading and lagging indicators to demonstrate their organization’s and personal commitment to worker safety.

Employee Empowerment

Employee empowerment regarding the development and enforcement of EHS messages and policies is important for obtaining worker consensus and compliance. Equally important are leader-employee exchanges and the encouragement of EHS citizenship and to involve employees in safety initiatives.

EHS Climate and Culture

EHS needs to be a value, not just a priority, if it is to be firmly embedded within an organization’s culture. It is a leader’s responsibility to recognize and celebrate safe behaviour to emphasize the central role of EHS in the organization.