The Contributing Factor Detail Report is a checklist-specific report designed to provide a detailed breakdown of negative observations and their assigned contributing factors. This report helps organizations analyze root causes of safety issues by examining which factors most commonly contribute to negative findings during inspections.
The report is structured as a set of tables, where:
Each table corresponds to a checklist category
Observation items are listed in the far-left column
Contributing factors (e.g., Human Behavior, Administrative, etc.) are displayed as column headers
Intersection values indicate how many times a negative observation was associated with a specific contributing factor
Available Filters
Users can refine report data using the following filters:
Date Range
User (Inspector)
Checklist (Required)
Company
Group
Inspection Name
Contact Name
General Contractor
Division
Location
Custom Filters (if applicable)
Common Applications
The Contributing Factor Detail Report is a powerful tool for safety managers, compliance officers, and training coordinators. Its data helps organizations:
Identify trends in contributing factors to target specific safety issues
Develop corrective action plans based on root causes of violations
Refine safety training programs by focusing on frequent contributing factors
Support continuous improvement efforts in workplace safety and compliance
Key Considerations
This report is only valuable if inspectors consistently assign contributing factors when documenting negative observations.
Data insights from this report can be leveraged to improve training, policies, and overall safety performance.
By using the Contributing Factor Detail Report, organizations can take a data-driven approach to safety management, reducing risks and enhancing workplace compliance.
Download an example of the Contributing Factor Detail Report and the Performance Report Interpretation Guide here: