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Podcast: The Occupational Safety Leadership Podcast
Episode: Episode 63 - Leading Indicators - Safety Metrics
Description: Episode 63 explains leading indicators—the proactive, forward‑looking measures that reveal the health of your safety system before someone gets hurt. Dr. Ayers emphasizes that leading indicators are the engine of prevention, while lagging indicators are merely the scoreboard.
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🧠What Leading Indicators Are
Leading indicators measure activities, conditions, and behaviors that reduce risk before an incident occurs.
Examples include:
Number of hazards identified and corrected
Quality and frequency of safety observations
Preventive maintenance completion rates
Training effectiveness and demonstrated competence
Near‑miss reporting volume
Safety m...