The application criteria reflect the core values that are recognized by the Award. Each category provides the foundation on which excellence in EHS is evaluated from a business systems perspective. Applicants are asked to provide evidence-based descriptions on each element within the categories to convey how the integrated EHS management system led to sustained and enhanced business performance.
Categories & Elements
- Organizational Culture
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in EHS
- Community Engagement
- Demonstrated Leadership Commitment to EHS
- Resource Allocation for EHS
- Accountability
- Worker Involvement and Engagement in EHS
- Formal EHS Orientation
- EHS Committees or an Equivalent Process
- Identification of Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Control of Safety and Health Hazards
- SIF (Serious Incident and Fatality) Prevention
- Systematic Training Process
- Communication Systems
- Work Execution Management
- Inspection and Maintenance
- Management of Change
- Third Party Management
- Integration of EHS with Business Processes
- Reporting, Metrics, and Analysis
- Audit Policy and Execution
- Priority and Closure of Findings
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