The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually
looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.
TRIR (Total Recordable Incident Rate)
The number of work-related injuries or illnesses per 100 full-time employees that require more than first aid.
Target · Achieve a 10% year-over-year reduction in site TRIR If last year's TRIR was 2.0, your target for this year is 1.8 or lower. You'll track this by reviewing all incident reports, classifying them correctly, and ensuring the data in our EHS platform is spot on.
DART Rate (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred)
The number of incidents per 100 full-time employees that result in lost workdays, restricted work, or job transfer.
Target · Reduce site DART rate by 15% annually If we had 10 DART cases last year, you'll be aiming for 8 or fewer. This means digging into *why* people are off work and finding ways to prevent those types of injuries, or getting them back to restricted duties safely and quickly.
Programme Completion & Effectiveness
The on-time delivery and measurable impact of key EHS programmes you own (e.g., LOTO, Machine Guarding, Chemical Management).
Target · 90% of EHS programme milestones met on time; 80% effectiveness score (post-implementation audit) You'll be accountable for rolling out a new machine guarding programme. Success means 90% of machines are guarded by the deadline, and a follow-up audit shows 80% of guards are correctly used and maintained, leading to zero guarding-related incidents.
Good Catch Reporting Rate
The number of hazards or near misses reported by employees before an incident occurs.
Target · Increase 'Good Catch' reports by 25% year-over-year If we get 20 good catches a month now, you'll be pushing for 25. This isn't just about the number; it's about the quality of the reports and how quickly we act on them. It's a key indicator of our safety culture.
Audit & Inspection Closure Rate
The percentage of identified non-conformities or corrective actions from audits and inspections that are closed out by their due date.
Target · Maintain >95% closure rate for all EHS findings If an internal audit flags 10 issues, you'll make sure 9 or more are fixed by the agreed deadline. This often means chasing people, but it's crucial for showing we're serious about fixing problems.
Proactive Hazard Identification & Mitigation
Your ability to spot potential problems before they become incidents and put effective controls in place.
- You're regularly 'walking the floor' and bringing forward new, practical hazard controls. You're asked to review new equipment or processes early in the design stage. Production teams come to you with concerns before they become issues, rather than after.
Influence & Buy-in from Operations
How well you get production teams, from the floor to management, to genuinely buy into safety initiatives, not just comply reluctantly.
- Supervisors are actively leading toolbox talks you've helped them with. Operators are reporting 'Good Catches' without prompting. Plant Managers are proactively including EHS in their operational planning meetings and openly discussing safety challenges.
Programme Design & Implementation Quality
The effectiveness and user-friendliness of the EHS programmes you design and roll out.
- New procedures are clear, concise, and actually followed by the workforce. Training materials you develop are engaging and lead to measurable improvements in knowledge or behaviour. Programmes are well-documented and stand up to external audits.
Team Development & Mentorship
Your ability to guide and develop the junior EHS team members reporting to you.
- Your direct reports are growing in confidence and capability, taking on more complex tasks. They seek your advice and feel supported. You're providing regular, constructive feedback and helping them navigate tricky situations on the floor.
