Qualitative Assessment
Keeping of track of workplace injuries and illnesses is an important tool for identifying hazards. Data can be gathered using a variety of methods and tools. Most often employers find out about injuries and illnesses "through the grapevine". There are better ways to find out about hazards and to identify patterns of injuries and illnesses. This also helps to focus energy and resources to the areas that are the most problematic.
Recommendations
- Results of baseline health and safety surveys, with notation of hazard correction
- Forms used for change analyses, including safety and health considerations in the purchase of new equipment, chemical, or materials
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Employee reports of hazards
- Site safety and health inspection results, with hazard corrections noted
- Incident investigation reports, with hazard corrections noted
- Workplace survey of supervisors and employees to find out what they think are the problems
- Workers Compensation reports, summaries or experience
Self Study
Using the table provided gather together the existing information recommended. Develop a plan for collecting and making decisions using the information. You may need to update information in this section based on other activities you complete as part of this advisor.
a. Who will collect the information?
b. Who will compile the information?
c. Who will communicate with management and employees about the results?
