Do consequences correspond with the positive or negative results of the behavior?
• Consequences should increase with the severity of the potential injury or illness that might result from the behavior. If an employee performs an unsafe work practice that could result in a fatal injury to himself or another employee, that certainly warrants a serious consequence. On the other hand, if an employee violates a safety rule that will not result in an injury or illness, a less serious consequence may be more appropriate. • Consequences should increase with the level of responsibility of the person performing the behavior. If an employee neglects to perform a safe work practice such as wearing his or her head protection discipline may be in order. However, if a supervisor or manager neglects to wear the head protection, a more severe level of discipline would be in order because of the position of responsibility they assume. The supervisor or manager, in fact, gives permission for all employees to do the same. The negative impact on the safety of employees has the potentia
