Resource allocations remedial actions

If a single cause, a red X has been found, then remedial action can be initiated. If two to four pink Xs are found, a full factorial analysis, to be described later, should be done to determine the relative importance of the revealed causes and their interactions. Once the importance has been determined, then allocation of resources can be guided by fhe relative importance of the causes. 

One of the attributes of a positive safety culture is when safety items receive prompt attention. High-risk practices and acts that are reported should receive attention, and remedial measures should be forthcoming. Reports of near-miss incidents should be recorded, tracked, and feedback given to everyone, not only the reporter. A system of risk ranking is useful in allocating resources and priorities to safety action items. If not ranked, all safety items will be considered as priority, and with all items being the priority, none will be handled in a timely manner. 

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