Leading indicators focus on process, not outcomes. This approach measures implementation of ISMS and serves as an annual validation. Industry models as benchmarks should be used to validate the self-assessment process. They can also be used to model and plan program expectations and direct resources for overcoming program weaknesses. Gets Done Richard Hislop discussed the tremendous interest in safety that is reflected by large attendance at a recent conference on safety.
Union representatives express a strong desire to be involved.
At managers' meetings, there is discussion on how what is already being done fits into ISM and the importance of getting out of the office, walking your space, and beginning meaningful dialogue. It is important that results be documented on an internal check sheet. A checklist is an important tool to determining whether ISM is understood. Once a problem is identified, it is very important that it be promptly mitigated. How to measure is a challenge, and sharing internal near-miss type information with DOE is a concern because this may dampen the flow of information.