Leading indicators and program evaluation
CHST written lesson, 12 min read. CHST Domain 3: Safety Program Development, Implementation, and Sustainment
AI-drafted from the cited rules and fact-checked against them. Study aid, not site-specific safety advice. The official rule controls.
What you'll learn
- Distinguish leading indicators from lagging indicators
- Apply the SMART test to a proposed indicator and goal
- Follow the plan, do, evaluate, respond cycle for an indicator
- Match example indicators to program elements
- Respond appropriately when trends show a gap against a goal
What this lesson covers
Learn how leading and lagging indicators differ, how to build a SMART indicator, and how to run the plan-do-evaluate-respond cycle that turns program data into action. These ideas drive trend analysis and program evaluation on the exam and in daily safety management.
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