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Reports: Contributing Factor Detail Report
Reports: Contributing Factor Detail Report
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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:

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