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Leading vs Lagging Indicators ISO 45001 Clause 9.1.1 Many companies focus on injury statistics, but injuries are lagging indicators—they tell us what has already happened. Leading indicators such as inspections, training hours, safety observations, and corrective action closure rates help predict future performance. ISO 45001 encourages organizations to monitor both proactive and reactive performance measures. Manage what can prevent incidents, not only what measures them. #LeadingIndicators #LaggingIndicators #ISO45001 #SafetyPerformance
Leading vs Lagging Indicators
ISO 45001 Clause 9.1.1
Many companies focus on injury statistics, but injuries are lagging indicators—they tell us what has already happened.
Leading indicators such as inspections, training hours, safety observations, and corrective action closure rates help predict future performance.
ISO 45001 encourages organizations to monitor both proactive and reactive performance measures.
Manage what can prevent incidents, not only what measures them.
#LeadingIndicators #LaggingIndicators #ISO45001 #SafetyPerformance