“Leading Indicator”
Safety Incentive Programs
Avoid using “lagging indicator” safety incentives. These would include rewarding employees if they went a certain number of days without an incident. These style of programs can lead to underreporting.
Instead, utilize “leading indicator” programs. These are programs designed to reward employees for safety-related behaviors and activities, rather than for results.
Examples include reporting safety violations, making safety suggestions, taking steps to remedy unsafe situations, and volunteering for safety committees.