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"A construction team reviews blueprints together on an open-air upper floor with exposed scaffolding; one worker speaks on a radio while using a laptop, and four colleagues in hard hats and vests examine plans nearby."

Organizational readiness self assessment tool for consturction organizations

This self-assessment tool helps construction leaders evaluate organizational readiness for a respectful workplace across four areas—leadership commitment, policies and procedures, jobsite practices, and accountability. Leaders rate each area as "doing well," "needs improvement," or "not on our radar" to identify strengths, gaps, and priorities for ongoing improvement.

Purpose

Creating and maintaining a respectful workplace requires thoughtful planning and an understanding of the organization’s readiness for implementing a comprehensive approach. This self-assessment tool is designed to help company leaders establish a readiness baseline by evaluating key areas that support a respectful workplace. The tool helps leaders identify existing strengths, uncover potential gaps or barriers, and prioritize areas for improvement.

How to use this tool

This collaborative tool is designed to engage construction company leaders (and/or key decision makers) in a conversation about existing respectful workplace practices and policies. Review the questions and for each statement, select the response that best reflects your organization’s current status. The purpose of this assessment is not to pass or fail, but to identify strengths, opportunities, and priorities for improvement.

 

After completing the assessment, review areas receiving ‘Needs Improvement’ or ‘Not on Our Radar’ ratings and discuss potential actions with leadership, managers, employees, and other key stakeholders. Repeating the assessment periodically can help track progress and support continuous improvement in your respectful workplace efforts.

Respect Works is a partnership between:

Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry

Oregon Department of Transportion

Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences - Oregon Health and Science University

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