1. 1 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program Summary Of the 57 audits: –37 (65%) - score of 100 –17 (30%) - score of 80 or 60 –2 (3.5%) - score of 40 or 20 –1 (1.5%) - score of 0 Which elements were a problem? –HSMS Review – 10 –Hazard Recognition – 5 –Risk Assessment – 6 –Control Activities – 7 –Return to Work - 6

2. 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program HSMS Review 2 Of the 10: -Did not attempt element – 1 -No written standard – 5 -Incomplete standard – 1 -No HSMS Review Form – 2 -No Action Plan - 2 Observations: Firms not always clear on definition of conformity and non-conformity as outlined on Review Form Firm verification of training/competence often vague Action Plan considered as element evaluation & making improvements

3. 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program Hazard Recognition 3 Of the 5: -No written standard – 4 -Incomplete standard – 1 -No verification of training - 1 -No verification of evaluation – 1 Observations: Standard not referencing established H&S programs Firms not always clear on difference between hazard and risk, or injury type Registries developed, but significant hazards missing Firm verification of training/qualifications often vague

4. 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program Risk Assessment 4 Of the 6: -No written standard – 3 -Incomplete standard – 3 -No verification of training - 1 -No verification of evaluation – 2 Observations : Firms already assessing potential and residual risk Standards strong on “policy” (why, what) & weak on procedure details (who, when, how) No formal process being applied/documented Firm verification of training/qualifications often vague

5. 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program Control Activities 5 Of the 7 : -No written standard – 4 -Incomplete standard – 3 -No verification of training - 1 -No verification of evaluation – 1 Observations : Application of the hierarchy process hard to verify Hierarchy of Controls not consistently being applied Verification of worker training on controls done well

6. 2009 Validation Audits: +5 Program Return to Work 6 Of the 6 : -Physical Demands Information – 2 -Incomplete element - 1 -No verification of training - 1 -Case Management – 2 -No standard - 1 -Standard only - 1 -Performance Tracking – 2 -No standard - 2