Evaluating Attributes
Attributes. Each attribute is considered critical to the effectiveness of one or more programs in the SMS. Each attribute is worded as a positive statement and is rated as "in place" if true and "not in place" if the statement cannot be justified as being true. To arrive at a conclusion about the quality of each attribute, the evaluator analyzes a number of metrics or "cues."
Cues. Cues are specific facts or perceptions that help justify the rating given to an attribute. All cues listed below the attribute either support/confirm (+) or oppose/negate (-) the attribute statement. Each cue gives added weight to the rating for the attribute. On the worksheet, the evaluator checkmarks the plus (+) column if the cue is present or minus (-) if it is not. Cues are uncovered through observations, inspections, measurement, interviews, and document review.
The table below displays the format used in OSHAcademy's Ultimate SHARP Audit. Attribute #1 is followed by a sample of its related cues.
1. A comprehensive, baseline hazard survey has been conducted within the past five (5) years.
| CUES | Yes (+) | No (-) |
|---|---|---|
| a. Surveys address hazards in a timely and effective manner. | √ | |
| b. The survey results in an updated hazard list or survey report (action plan). | √ | |
| c. The survey was completed by a certified specialist. | √ |
As you'll see in the next section, this attribute would receive a rating of "2" because there are few negating cues and multiple confirming cues.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-5. Which of the following terms describes a specific fact or perception used by the evaluator to rate an attribute on the SHPA Worksheet?
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