Table 2

Key indicators measured

Key indicatorItems of measurement
Workplace health and safetyHistory of injuries/occupational illnesses
Frequency of injuries/occupational illnesses
Type of injuries/occupational illnesses
Social factorsDifference in language or communication impact on reporting
Impact of difference in nationality with supervisor on reporting
Impact of difference in sex/gender with supervisor on reporting
Impact of difference in race with supervisor on reporting
Impact of difference in ethnicity with supervisor on reporting
Impact of harassment or intimidation by supervisor on reporting
Demographic factorsImpact of high unemployment rate on reporting
Impact of employee age on reporting
Impact of employee sex/gender on reporting
Impact of employee race on reporting
Impact of employee nationality on reporting
Economic factorsFear of job termination or layoff for reporting
Salary pay cut for reporting
Reduced work hours when injured/ill
Demotion from current post for reporting
Denied promotions or benefits for reporting
Technological factorsFear of job being automated after reporting
Lack of understanding how technology improves job safety
Fear of retraining and upskilling if job incorporates technology to improve safety
Lack of understanding electronic platform for reporting
Poor communication infrastructure for reporting
Political factorsCompensation uncertainty after injury or illness
Fear of blame for injury or illness
Multiple medical tests after injury or illness
Conflict between labour union and employer for injury or illness
Reporting injuries or illnessesAwareness that injuries or illnesses must be reported
Encouragement by employer to report injuries or illnesses
Existence of individual to report injuries or illnesses
Training provided on how to report injuries or illnesses
Willingness to report injuries or illnesses
Communication channels for reporting injuries or illnesses
Ease of reporting injuries or illnesses