Safety audits are the lynchpin of an effective safety and risk management program. It is not possible to maintain an effective program without the existence of a formal and effective safety audit process. It is said “if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it” and the safety audit process is one way of “measuring” the effectiveness of a safety and risk management program.
In its most basic form, safety audits identify if conditions and work practices comply with company standards and policies. This allows employers to identify and correct observed unsafe conditions and work practices. However, simple safety audits are not capable of producing the type of information and insights that can drive employers to become industry leaders.
Horton has invested in a leading-edge software platform that takes the data collected during audits and, using an algorithm, projects the likelihood of specific incidents and injuries. This allows employers to focus valuable resources on areas most likely to cause loss.
Industry leading employers also report a ripple effect in reducing downtime and improving operational efficiencies. By integrating safety audits and reporting programs within a robust safety culture, and analytical tools grounded in both leading and lagging indicators, employers are able to “predict” the type of injuries likely to occur.
Horton’s predictive analytics platform compiles data from multiple sources to provide employers with actionable information to predict and prevent workplace injuries and improve safety outcomes. Learn more about how this unique tool can help improve your safety program and bottom line.
GARY GLADER
President / Horton Safety Consultants / Bio
Gary Glader oversees a team of safety professionals dedicated to developing, implementing and managing effective safety and risk management programs. As a Certified Safety Professional, Gary consults with clients interested in reducing the frequency and severity of incidents and injuries in order to help drive the cost of insurance and risk down. Gary also provides clients with OSHA and other regulatory body compliance assistance.
Since 1980, Gary has built relationships with many clients, their supervisors, and employees. These relationships, coupled with Gary’s extensive experience, offer strategic advantages to his clients in keeping employees safe, driving down costs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.