As safety programs evolve and mature, the way we measure their effectiveness must also advance. While traditional safety metrics have served their purpose, forward-thinking organizations are discovering that strategic measurement—focusing on what truly matters—can transform their safety programs from good to exceptional.
Whether you’re just beginning to establish safety KPIs or looking to enhance your existing metrics, the path forward requires a thoughtful, strategic approach that aligns measurement with meaningful outcomes. Let’s explore how to build and maintain safety metrics that don’t just track performance but actively drive improvements in workplace safety.
The Path Forward:
Measuring What Matters
About the Survey
In partnership with EHS Daily Advisor, our recent survey gathered valuable data from 110 industry leaders, safety officers, and employees, shedding light on the most effective KPIs and their impact on workplace safety.
Organizations need to focus on measuring what matters to drive safety improvements. And the good news is that safety managers generally feel they’re on the right track. While it may not be pretty, nor incredibly efficient. In true form, safety managers are MacGyvering their way through.
- 26% of respondents disagree or strongly disagree that their current safety KPIs accurately reflect what truly matters.
The Takeaway
Here are some key strategies derived from our survey findings and best practices:
KPA’s recent survey of safety professionals reveals interesting insights into how organizations approach safety metrics and where there’s room for growth.
By adopting these strategies and focusing on measuring what truly matters, organizations can create more effective safety programs that not only comply with regulations but actively reduce risks and protect workers.
Your guide for establishing effective safety program KPIs. As organizations continually strive to improve their safety standards, the role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in shaping an effective safety program is more crucial than ever.
Here’s What KPA Customers Say
Over in the KPA Connect customer community, we asked our customers for their recommendations on how to chart a path toward measuring safety metrics that matter. Here’s what they had to say.
“Take a look into gaps in training programs that could result in accidents.”
Aaron Baxter, Warehouse Safety Coordinator, Covenant Logistics Group
“Be consistent with SMART goals and be quick to communicate the team’s success.”
– Tom Mohler Manager, Safety & Human Resources, PumpCo
“Celebrate with your team when they achieve their own goals.”
– Angela Mele, Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Supervisor, Dolese
Monitoring Safety Program Metrics is easier with solid EHS software in your team’s hands.
KPA simplifies data visualization and reporting, giving users easy access to actionable insights into their EHS program performance. Your data is presented in real-time, so no delay or extra steps are required to access the information. The dashboards are configured based on features tailored to your business’s unique requirements, giving you the power to make informed decisions that impact workplace safety.
Let KPA show you how to take a data-driven approach to safety.
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