Leading and Lagging Indicators

Can you improve the effectiveness of your safety process? One way may be to change the way it is measured.

Measurements are a fundamental part of any management process and forms the basis for continuous improvement. Measuring safety performance isn’t any different than measuring the success of any other program. Effectively evaluating the fundamental parts, process and execution of your program(s) will focus your efforts and compound your success.

Finding the optimal measurement strategy is often difficult. What you want is to measure both the bottom-line results along with “how well your facility is doing” at preventing unintended events from occurring. This is where effectively utilizing leading and lagging indicators can help define your success.

Key Takeaways:

1. Developing Effective Lagging Indicators
2. Developing Effective Leading Indicators
3. Utilizing Safety Strategic Improvement Processes
4. Debunking the Myth of the Inevitability of Injuries