CSMS Analysis and Evaluation
Employers should analyze and evaluate each of the programs within the CSMS at least annually to assess what is and is not working, and whether the programs are on track to achieve their objectives. These analysis and evaluation activities are "proactive" because they ultimately help to prevent accidents on the worksite.
Whenever these assessments identify opportunities to improve the CSMS, management should adjust and monitor how well the various programs within the CSMS perform.
Sharing the results of monitoring and evaluation within the workplace, and celebrating successes, will help drive further improvement.
Effective program evaluation and improvement include the following characteristics:
- Leading indicators are used to analyze, evaluate, and improve programs.
- Control measures are periodically evaluated for effectiveness.
- Processes are established to monitor program performance, verify program implementation, and identify program shortcomings and opportunities for improvement.
- Necessary actions are taken to improve the program and overall safety and health performance.
After a CSMS program has been designed and developed, it should be deployed initially at one worksite to verify it is resulting in the intended improvements. If programs being evaluated are deemed effective, they should be duplicated at all worksites. We will discuss analyzing, evaluating, and improving hazards on the worksite in Module 3.
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1-11. Which approach to analyzing and developing CSMS programs emphasizes preventing hazards and accidents?
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