Injury counts tell you what already went wrong. Leading indicators show whether the safety program is working before someone gets hurt.
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Measure activity
Inspections, talks and training.
Near misses
More reports often means better culture.
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Corrections
Track how fast hazards are fixed.
Share results
Post them for crews.
Act on trends
Focus where numbers drop.
Common mistakes
Only tracking injuries, punishing reports and ignoring trends.
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Frequently asked questions
What are examples of leading safety indicators?
Near misses reported, inspections completed, toolbox talks held, hazards corrected and training completed.