System Consequences
System consequences are outcomes an organization administers or experiences in response to workplace behavior and performance. Examples include recognition, corrective action, and regulatory consequences when violations occur.
In terms of scope there are also two levels of system consequences.
Individual System Consequences
It's important to initially educate employees when they are hired on the system consequences for performance. Examples of system consequences to employees include:
- Disciplinary action for violating a safety rule.
- Informal verbal praise from a supervisor for excellent work.
- Formal tangible rewards for actively participating in a safety committee.
Organizational System Consequences
Equally important is educating management on the system consequences of organizational behavior. Managers need to know how effective safety management systems impact the way in which regulatory agencies and the community react. System consequences to the employer might include:
- Industry recognition for outstanding safety performance.
- Lower injury-related costs and improved insurance performance.
- OSHA citations and penalties when an inspection identifies violations.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
1-6. Increased OSHA inspections, citations, penalties, and industry recognition for a organization's safety performance are examples of _____.
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