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Better Metrics for Measuring EHS Performance
 
 
 
 

Better Metrics for Measuring EHS Performance: Move from Lagging to Leading Metrics

  • Number of recordable injuries/illnesses
  • Number of lost workday cases
  • Number of citations
  • Amount of dollar fines
  • Total annual EHS operating costs
  • Total annual EHS capital costs
  • Only allows for corrective actions after the fact
  • Some type of cost has already been incurred
  • Do not identify root cause
  • Do not identify how to prevent reoccurrence
  • Effects of corrective actions may not show up until next year
  • Can lead to overstating performance
  • Number of employees trained
  • Number of EHS assessments completed
  • Number of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) completed
  • Regulatory issues identified proactively and resolved
  • Number of employee/supervisor contact opportunities
  • Number and age of open action items
  • Measure what is important and what leads to desired results
  • Achieve commitment
  • Track progress and current performance
  • Adjust processes and systems to continuously improve performance
  • Prompt action to reinforce commitment and obtain maximum positive results with minimum cost