Six Key Questions
3. What solutions will address the problem?
Recommend controls that address both the immediate hazards and the underlying system weaknesses.
- What controls can eliminate or reduce exposure to the hazard?
- Where possible, can higher-level controls in the Hierarchy of Controls be used?
- What short-term corrective actions are needed?
- What long-term SMS improvements are needed?
- Could the proposed solution introduce new hazards?
When practical, provide more than one feasible option and explain the advantages and limitations of each.
4. Who can authorize the corrective action?
Identify the person or level of management with the authority and resources to approve and support implementation of the recommendation.
Consider:
- Who can approve the action?
- What information will that person need?
- What concerns might arise regarding cost, staffing, production, scheduling, or feasibility?
- What evidence will help address those concerns?
Anticipating reasonable questions can help you present a more complete recommendation.
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7-7. What should investigators consider when evaluating a proposed corrective action?
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