Conducting an Accident Investigation
Course 102
Safety Certified Supervisor Series

MODULE 6: DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS

Answer Six Key Questions

Answer the following six questions to help develop and justify recommendations.

1. Pinpoint the problem
   
2. What is the history of the problem?
   
3. Pinpoint the specific solution
   
4. Who is the decision maker?
   
5. Why is that person doing safety?
   
6. What will be the cost/benefits if the recommendation is approved and the predictable cost/benefits if not?

Who is the decision maker?

Who is the person that can approve, authorize, and act on the corrective measures? What are the possible objections that he/she might have? What are the arguments that will be most effective in overcoming objections?