Management can establish a variety of safety policies, programs, written plans, directives, rules, and training initiatives. However, none of these efforts will be effective unless they are supported by consistent and meaningful consequences within a culture of accountability. Sustainable safety performance depends on employees understanding that they are responsible for their choices and actions. Without accountability, even the most well-designed safety management system is likely to fail.
This course is designed for employees, supervisors, managers, and safety professionals who play a role in developing, implementing, and maintaining strong accountability programs within their safety management systems.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Earn a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Define and distinguish between “accountability” and “responsibility.” |
| LO 1.1.2 | Identify and summarize the essential elements of an effective safety accountability program. |
| LO 1.1.3 | Explain the key criteria for administering appropriate safety discipline. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Provide examples of formal performance standards used in safety accountability programs. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Describe examples of sufficient physical and psychosocial support in a strong safety accountability system. |
| LO 1.1.6 | Explain and illustrate key performance indicators (KPIs) for managers, supervisors, and employees within a safety accountability program. |
| LO 1.1.7 | Identify and describe the four conditions that must be met before holding an employee accountable for safety performance. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Explain the cause-and-effect relationship between performance and consequences. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Define, describe, and provide examples of both positive and negative recognition related to safety performance. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Describe the characteristics of an effective safety recognition program. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Explain and illustrate the consequences of neglecting safety performance. |
| LO 1.2.5 | Provide examples of actions supervisors can take to demonstrate accountability for safety. |
| LO 1.2.6 | Explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of a safety accountability system. |