He provided us the following thoughts on using OSHA's Program Evaluation Program to judge how good of a job you do in analyzing your workplace and your accident and recordkeeping data. You can also uncover recognized hazards by reviewing accident reports, close calls, workers' compensation reports, injury and illness records, and other data. Higher ratings assume that all activity described for lower scores has been accomplished in addition to the activity listed for the performance level most closely matching your own. No investigation of accidents, injuries, near misses, or other incidents is conducted. Some investigation of incidents takes place, but root cause may not be identified, and correction may be inconsistent.
Supervisors prepare injury reports for lost-time cases.
OSHA-101 is completed for all recordable incidents. Reports are generally prepared with cause identification and corrective measures prescribed. 4. OSHA-recordable incidents are always investigated, and effective prevention is implemented. Reports and recommendations are available to employees. Quality and completeness of investigations are systematically reviewed by trained safety personnel.