Section 1: Selection and Orientation

Number 1
You have job applications and descriptions ready for each role.
Number 2
Reference and background checks as well as drug checks (when appropriate) are conducted before a job is offered.
Number 3
Post-offer physical exams are conducted for new hires.
Number 4
Job duties are explained and training is documented for all employees.
Number 5
Employee skills and knowledge are checked during onboarding.

Selection and Orientation score: XX

Section 2: Training and Safety Programs

Number 6
There is a safety policy, and safety goals are clear.
Number 7
Roles and responsibilities, including safety committee and disciplinary actions, are clearly defined.
Number 8
There is a drug-free workplace program, and employees regularly acknowledge they understand the program.
Number 9
All employees receive ongoing, effective training.
Number 10
Key risks are addressed, and there is a system for managing losses.

Training and Safety Programs score: XX

Section 3: Events and Losses

Number 11
Near misses are reported and investigated.
Number 12
Accident investigation roles and responsibilities are established.
Number 13
Accident investigations are completed.
Number 14
Preferred providers are identified and utilized (as appropriate).
Number 15
Claims reporting procedures are established.

Events and Losses score: XX

Section 4: Post-Event Understanding and Actions

Number 16
You offer a return-to-work program which clearly outlines your processes, roles and responsibilities.
Number 17
Modified-duty roles are offered as a part of our return-to-work program.
Number 18
Root cause analysis is conducted and documented effectively.
Number 19
Root causes are identified and remedial action is taken.
Number 20
Policies are updated and re-training conducted, when appropriate.

Post-event Understanding and Actions score: XX

Total Results

Overall average score: XX

After reviewing your total scores in all 4 areas, the area you could gain the most growth in is:

After reviewing your total scores in all 4 areas, the areas you could gain the most growth in are:

Selection and Orientation

Focus on the hiring practices you need and how you can provide a detailed orientation for safety and retention.

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Training and Safety Programs

Focus on developing and promoting an ongoing safety program that includes robust training resources.

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Events and Losses

Focus on developing reporting processes and procedures for workplace incidents and accidents.

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Post-event Understanding and Actions

Focus on developing and leveraging a return-to-work program and root cause analysis.

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Understanding your STEP scores

Selection and Orientation

Score is: XX

Training and Safety Programs

Score is: XX

Events and Losses

Score is: XX

Post-Event Understanding and Actions

Score is: XX

0-5 section points:

There’s room for progress and improvement. Focus on creating and/or developing your current practices.

6-10 section points:

You’re on your way! You have some good practices, but there’s room for growth.

11-15 section points:

Great news! You have good practices with only minor areas for enhancement.

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