11: The Challenge of Safety Metrics: Leading Indicators in Real-World Applications

How do the limitations of current safety metrics – such as data collection practices, interpretation and use, and the pursuit of zero injury goals – impact their effectiveness in preventing workplace incidents? This session will discuss the results of a published white paper investigating the limitations of current safety metric practices. With a study sample of leading EHS professionals and experts in safety metrics, we’ll discuss practical solutions to improve the overall effectiveness of implementing and interpreting leading and lagging safety metrics.