Recommendations: Continuous Improvement

Recommendation 19. The institution develops a system of accountability, including peer-to-peer accountability.

Program Audits and Reviews
Available at OSHA.
OSHA’s Safety & Health Management Systems eTool provides guidance on doing a root cause analysis, accident analysis, re-evaluating disciplinary/incentive programs, retraining, and evaluating effectiveness of corrective actions.

Laboratory Safety Compliance Procedure and Implementation Plan
Available at UCLA (Compliance Procedure) and (Implementation Plan)
UCLA has a three-tiered approach to dealing with PIs with repeat non-compliance findings on EH&S inspections. This procedure was developed by a faculty-led Chemical and Physical Safety Committee.

Creating a Safety Culture (OSHA, 1989):
- Develop a system of accountability for all levels of the organization. Everyone must play by the same rules and be held accountable for their areas of responsibility. Sign of a strong culture is when the individuals hold themselves accountable.