Lagging indicators are output-oriented, popular among management because they are easy to measure

Risk Assessment and Principles of Toxicology (2215)

Lagging indicators are output-oriented, popular among management because they are easy to measure. Unfortunately, they are also harder to influence, since they consist of incidents that already occurred.Leading indicators are a valuable tool that you can use to make measurable and long-lasting improvements to safety and health outcomes in the workplace.

Instructions:

1.            Based on the occupational hazards identified in Week 1, use theBureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities website toidentify two (2) possible lagging indicators in your chosen industry.    

Example:  For office workers, tracking the number of lost workdays due to Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is a lagging indicator. 

2.            For each lagging indicator, set a goal that can help improve your safety or health performance. 

Example:  Your investigation reveals that most of the affected office workers have duties that require long hours of typing on a computer.  After looking at their workstations, you notice that the workers rarely take a break, so you set a goal of taking breaks every hour to stretch the hands, wrists and fingers. 

3.            Set a leading indicator based on your goal. 

Example:  The leading indicator in this case would be the frequency of breaks.

4.            Prepare a word document that details your research.  This document must include the research you performed, references used for your assessment and any other pertinent information that supports your assessment.  Include reference citations in APA formatting.