MODULE 2: ACCOUNTABILITY

Elements of an Effective Accountability System

Element 5. Appropriate Application of Consequences

What are the criteria for appropriate consequences?

o First and foremost, consequences are justified.
o Consequences correspond to the severity of the infraction or violation.
o Consequences progress in significance.
o Consequences are applied consistently throughout the entire organization.

Are consequences justified?

Negative consequences are justified only when the safety management system has not failed the employee. In other words, when management fulfilled all of their obligations to employees.