Program Evaluation & Improvement - Action Item 2

Action item 2: Verify that the program is implemented and is operating.

Employers should initially (and at a minimum annually) evaluate the program and ensure it is working as intended.

To do so, OSHA recommends the following steps and actions:

• Verify all the core elements of the program have been fully implemented.
• Involve workers in all aspects of program evaluation (including reviewing information such as incident reports and exposure monitoring results, establishing and tracking performance indicators, and identifying opportunities to improve the program)
• Review the results of any compliance audits to confirm that any program shortcomings are being identified. Verify that actions are being taken that will prevent recurrence.
• Verify that the following key processes are in place and operating as intended:
  • Reporting injuries, illnesses, incidents, hazards, and concerns
  • Conducting workplace inspections and incident investigations
  • Tracking progress in controlling identified hazards and ensuring that hazard control measures remain effective
  • Collecting and reporting any data needed to monitor progress and performance

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