When writing safety recommendations, what characteristics should they have?

• A. Clear, Actionable, Traceable to Findings, and Implementable
• B. Vague and General
• C. Only for Management
• D. Based on Opinion Headlines

Answer: (A)

Safety recommendations should be clear, actionable, traceable to findings, and implementable. Clear means the action is stated precisely so readers understand exactly what to do. Actionable means it specifies who is responsible, what must be done, and by when. Traceable to findings means each recommendation connects to a specific safety issue identified during the investigation, providing justification and a path to verify closure. Implementable means the action is realistic given available resources, timelines, and constraints, with assigned owners and criteria to measure success. Vague and general recommendations fail because they leave readers uncertain what to do; recommendations limited to management miss the need for on-the-ground actions; and those based on headlines lack grounding in the actual findings and evidence.