Develop the observation procedures
The observer will watch the employee work, and will use the checklist to record the number of safe and unsafe acts the employee performs. The observations should take no longer than 15 – 20 minutes to complete. In the example below, the observer will also record the number of times appreciative and constructive feedback was given. Positive feedback is given immediately to employees who exhibit safe behaviors. Constructive feedback is given in a non-threatening manner to employees who exhibit unsafe behaviors. The objective is to point out the unsafe behaviors the employee is performing, as well as the safe behaviors he should be performing.