Safety 2009 Proceedings

784 Next Generation Safety Metrics: Using the Leading Indicators in Your Observations

Instructor: Chuck Pettinger, Ph.D., DBO2, Inc., Christiansburg, VA

Description: Many organizations struggle with collecting quality information and using this intelligence to reduce error-likely situations. An inspection/observation process can positively impact safety culture, but it’s the use of leading indicator information within that represents the next generation of safety metrics for diagnosing and improving the overall health of safety systems.

Level: I