Safety Management Systems and Leading Indicators questions for the CSP

Question 1

A 25-person machine shop adopts a safety and health program using the OSHA recommended practices. The owner wants to copy a 400-employee manufacturer's 80-page written program, with formal committees and documented procedures for every action item, because "that's what the guidance requires." Based on the guidance, which response is most appropriate?

1. AAdopt the large program unchanged, because the action items are prescriptive and must be followed exactly as written
2. BTailor the program to the shop, since small employers may accomplish the actions using informal communications and procedures
3. CDefer the program until the shop grows, because the recommended practices apply only to medium and large organizations
4. DLimit the program to office and service settings, because manufacturing hazards require a separate approach

Question 2

A maintenance supervisor tracks the percentage of inspection action items not completed as a leading indicator. Before the next review, the result is above the 10% target. Workers say the items were not finished because the replacement parts and tools needed for the repairs were never on hand. Which next step best matches the guidance?

1. ACreate a procedure for handing the action item list to a manager after each inspection, and stop tracking the indicator
2. BConclude that the program is working and move on to a different safety program element
3. CDiscipline the workers assigned to the open action items for missing the due dates
4. DMake sure the parts and tools needed for the action items are available, and keep tracking the indicator