Safety Labs by Slice
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Sep 11, 2023
This podcast episode delves into the limitations of traditional safety metrics, the unrealistic goal of zero harm, the drawbacks of safety walks, challenges with health and safety data, negative consequences of a disciplinary approach to safety incidents, and finding a balance between safety and production in organizations.
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- Traditional safety metrics like injury frequency rates may not indicate the presence of safety, and zero harm goals can create a false sense of safety while discouraging incident reporting and learning from minor incidents.
- Organizations should challenge outdated safety metrics and approaches, and instead focus on meaningful and contextual measures that foster psychological safety, promote learning and adaptation, and continuously improve critical controls.
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The Limitations of Traditional Safety Metrics
Traditional safety metrics like injury frequency rates (IFR) and zero harm goals are often criticized for their limitations in truly reflecting the effectiveness of safety programs. Injury frequency rates may not indicate the presence of safety, and zero harm goals can create a false sense of safety while discouraging incident reporting and learning from minor incidents.
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