Step 1: Identify Problems & Contributing Factors

Who:

Design Team members 

Goal: 

Identify the root causes of a health/safety issue/concern by generating a list of reasons that contribute to it or are the source of it

Process: 

1. Select a health and safety issue/concern
2. Identify sub-issues/concerns

To Complete Step 1:

• Step 1: Worksheet and Quick Reference Guide for Facilitator (pdf)
• Step 1: Detailed Instructions for Facilitator (pdf)
• Step 1 Example: Musculoskeletal Pain in Office Workers (pdf)
• Step 1 Example: Musculoskeletal Pain in Healthcare Workers (pdf)