Safety KPIs in the Electrical Utility Industry

In a previous blog post, we discussed how to measure safety in the electrical utility industry. We talked about the ways in which the safety of your workplace depends on tracking quantifiable metrics, which can be organized into tables and graphed over time. But there are even more safety KPIs, or key performance indicators, that can help you track safety in your workplace.

Risk Assessments

Before any project is started, it’s vitally important to predict what hazards it may entail as best as possible. While this is not always easy, it is the best way to prepare for any scenario that may happen. This is why risk assessments are an important safety KPI to consider. A great way to assess risks on the job site is to conduct job briefings to clearly communicate to your workforce all of the known potential hazards.

Near Misses

Speaking of preparedness, another imperative safety KPI to consider is near misses. Near misses are indicators that some part of your procedures is not working properly, or that your procedures were not effectively communicated and received. Reporting near misses will help you to see which procedures need improving and which employees need more training.

Corrective Actions

When you determine the risks that may occur on the job site and keep detailed reports of the near misses in the past, it paints a clearer picture of the future of your procedures. You can work with your leadership team to improve the procedures that you have in place. If you determine that the procedures are not the issue, you can schedule training sessions to ensure that your workforce is following them properly. Conducting safety audits will also help with this process. Tracking workplace safety is the best way to ensure workplace safety.

Conclusion

Determining the best safety KPIs for your workplace has tremendous benefits. From limiting liability to raising employee morale to just general peace-of-mind for you, workplace safety should be a key focus and a conscious effort at all times. As such, it’s important to track the safety of your workplace, your employees, and your procedures. Only then can you determine actionable next steps to improving the safety of your workplace even further.