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.
- Pinpoint
the problem
- What is the
history of the problem?
- Pinpoint
the specific solution
- Who is the
decision maker?
- Why
is that person doing safety?
- What will be the cost/benefits
if the recommendation is approved and the predictable cost/benefits if not?
Why is that person
doing safety?
It's important to
know what is motivating the decision-maker. Is the manager doing safety to:
- Fulfill the legal obligation?
You may need to emphasize possible penalties if corrections are not made.
- Fulfill the fiscal obligation?
You may want to emphasize the costs/benefits.
- Fulfill the moral obligation?
You may want to emphasize improved morale, public relations.
