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What are Safety Manager OKRs?

The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.

How you write your OKRs can make a huge difference on the impact that your team will have at the end of the quarter. But, it's not always easy to write a quarterly plan that focuses on outcomes instead of projects.

That's why we have created a list of OKRs examples for Safety Manager to help. You can use any of the templates below as a starting point to write your own goals.

If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.

Safety Manager OKRs examples

You will find in the next section many different Safety Manager Objectives and Key Results. We've included strategic initiatives in our templates to give you a better idea of the different between the key results (how we measure progress), and the initiatives (what we do to achieve the results).

Hope you'll find this helpful!

OKRs to enhance safety standards across office cubicles

  • ObjectiveEnhance safety standards across office cubicles
  • KRImprove 10% of identified safety shortfalls from the initial assessment by the quarter's end
  • TaskIdentify key safety shortfalls from the initial assessment
  • TaskImplement the plan and track progress regularly
  • TaskDevelop a measurable improvement plan for selected deficiencies
  • KRAchieve a weekly average safety score of 4.0 in first cubicle zone
  • TaskImplement immediate corrective measures for identified hazards
  • TaskTrain employees on safety protocols and standards
  • TaskConduct weekly safety inspections in the first cubicle zone
  • KRMinimize safety infractions to zero throughout all cubicle zones
  • TaskEstablish and enforce strict safety protocols for cubicle zones
  • TaskImplement regular, surprise safety inspections across all cubicle areas
  • TaskTrain employees regularly on cubicle area safety procedures

OKRs to enhance the overall safety and wellbeing initiatives in the workplace

  • ObjectiveEnhance the overall safety and wellbeing initiatives in the workplace
  • KRImprove employee satisfaction score related to welfare initiatives by 25%
  • TaskImplement regular feedback sessions for employee welfare suggestions
  • TaskLaunch recognition rewards for employee efforts and achievements
  • TaskUpgrade existing welfare initiatives based on employee needs
  • KRIncrease employee safety training participation by 30%
  • TaskImplement incentives for attending safety training sessions
  • TaskIncrease internal communication about training importance
  • TaskCreate engaging, interactive training modules
  • KRReduce workplace related accidents by 20%
  • TaskImplement mandatory safety training for all employees
  • TaskRegularly inspect and maintain all equipment
  • TaskEnforce strict adherence to safety protocols

OKRs to drastically decrease incident rate to 30 or below

  • ObjectiveDrastically decrease incident rate to 30 or below
  • KREnhance hazard identification system to decrease potential incidents by 18%
  • TaskTrain staff on hazard detection and reporting procedures
  • TaskUse technology to improve recognition and monitoring of hazards
  • TaskImplement regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards
  • KRDevelop and implement new safety protocols within 10% of departments each week
  • TaskImplement protocols in 10% of departments weekly
  • TaskIdentify departments requiring updated safety protocols
  • TaskDevelop new safety protocols relevant to each department
  • KRIncrease employee safety training sessions by 15% sequentially
  • TaskDevelop plan to increase session frequency by 15%
  • TaskImplement and monitor new training schedule
  • TaskEvaluate current frequency of safety training sessions

OKRs to achieve zero loss time due to accidents in the workplace

  • ObjectiveAchieve zero loss time due to accidents in the workplace
  • KRImplement a mandatory safety training session for all employees
  • TaskCreate an informative safety training curriculum
  • TaskSend email notifications to attend training
  • TaskSchedule regular training sessions for employees
  • KRReduce current accident rate in the workplace by 50%
  • TaskImplement regular safety training for all employees
  • TaskUpgrade and monitor equipment for safety issues
  • TaskInsist on strict adherence to safety rules
  • KRIncrease the frequency of safety equipment checks to ensure optimal performance
  • TaskReview and upgrade existing safety equipment check procedures
  • TaskImplement weekly safety equipment inspections
  • TaskTrain staff on proper safety equipment maintenance

OKRs to implement comprehensive food safety training across the company

  • ObjectiveImplement comprehensive food safety training across the company
  • KREnsure 90% of employees pass the post-training food safety assessment by week 12
  • TaskOrganize weekly review sessions on food safety protocols
  • TaskSchedule regular feedback sessions to address concerns
  • TaskProvide employees with study materials and quizzes
  • KRDevelop a standardized food safety training curriculum by the end of week 4
  • TaskOutline topics for new standardized curriculum
  • TaskDraft and finalize curriculum by end of week 4
  • TaskResearch existing food safety training curriculums
  • KRAchieve 100% employee participation in food safety training sessions by week 8
  • TaskSchedule mandatory food safety training sessions for all employees
  • TaskSend reminders via email, weekly until deadline
  • TaskTrack individual progress and follow up as needed

OKRs to eradicate physical safety incidents at cement plant

  • ObjectiveEradicate physical safety incidents at cement plant
  • KRMaintain zero incident report backlog by addressing and closing reports within 48 hours
  • TaskDedicate specific time each day for addressing reports
  • TaskClose each report within two days of receipt
  • TaskPrioritize immediate resolution of incident reports daily
  • KRTrain 100% of staff in updated safety protocols and procedures
  • TaskSchedule safety training sessions for all staff
  • TaskMonitor and confirm staff attendance at training
  • TaskIdentify a safety training provider or resource
  • KRDecrease incidents by 70% through the implementation of enhanced safety measures
  • TaskUpdate safety regulations following industry standards
  • TaskRegularly inspect and maintain equipment
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive employee safety training program

OKRs to develop a widely distributed Health and Safety Awareness Bulletin

  • ObjectiveDevelop a widely distributed Health and Safety Awareness Bulletin
  • KRGenerate content on 10 relevant H&S topics by interviewing industry experts
  • TaskIdentify 10 relevant H&S topics
  • TaskConduct interviews and generate content
  • TaskLocate industry experts for interviews
  • KRIncrease bulletin subscribers by 50% using focused marketing strategies
  • TaskDevelop an engaging marketing campaign to attract subscribers
  • TaskIdentify potential target demographics for the bulletin
  • TaskImplement referral incentives for existing subscribers
  • KRGarner at least 90% positive feedback on the bulletin's effectiveness and relevance
  • TaskImplement improvement based on survey feedback
  • TaskUtilize user surveys to quantify bulletin satisfaction
  • TaskEnhance bulletin content for relevance and value

OKRs to achieve zero loss time accidents

  • ObjectiveAchieve zero loss time accidents
  • KRReduce accident rate by 50% through improved safety training and protocols
  • TaskImplement comprehensive safety training for all employees
  • TaskIncrease frequency of safety drills
  • TaskRegularly evaluate and update safety protocols
  • KRIncrease near-miss report submissions by 30% for proactive hazard identification
  • TaskConduct training sessions on importance of near-miss reporting
  • TaskImplement an easy-to-use digital near-miss reporting system
  • TaskReward employees for submitting near-miss reports
  • KRImplement a safety audit program impacting 100% of operational areas
  • TaskImplement audits across all operational areas
  • TaskDesign comprehensive safety audit measures
  • TaskIdentify all operational areas for audit inclusion

OKRs to establish and publicize a Health & Safety Newsletter for awareness

  • ObjectiveEstablish and publicize a Health & Safety Newsletter for awareness
  • KRAttract and acquire at least 200 subscribers within 2 weeks after launching
  • TaskOffer early subscriber discounts or exclusive benefits
  • TaskOrganize webinars or virtual events promoting the launch
  • TaskDevelop and implement a comprehensive social media marketing plan
  • KRFeedback survey reports at least 80% positive response rate by the end of Q2
  • TaskImplement strategies to increase response rates
  • TaskDesign and distribute impactful and targeted feedback surveys
  • TaskReview feedback continuously and make service improvements accordingly
  • KRDevelop the first issue of the H&S Newsletter by employing a professional design
  • TaskHire a professional designer experienced in newsletter creation
  • TaskOversee design process of the first issue
  • TaskCompile relevant health and safety content

OKRs to establish comprehensive food safety training across the company

  • ObjectiveEstablish comprehensive food safety training across the company
  • KRAchieve an average post-training test score of 85% across all departments
  • TaskEstablish post-training mini-tests to measure understanding
  • TaskDevelop comprehensive, detailed training materials for all departments
  • TaskImplement regular training sessions throughout all departments
  • KRDevelop interactive food safety training curriculum by consulting 3+ industry experts
  • TaskDraft interactive curriculum based on expert feedback
  • TaskReview current food safety training material
  • TaskIdentify and reach out to 3+ industry experts for consultation
  • KREnsure 100% of company staff completes the training within the quarter
  • TaskImplement a mandatory policy for staff training completion
  • TaskRemind staff weekly about required training
  • TaskRegularly monitor and update training progress

How to write your own Safety Manager OKRs

1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI

You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.

You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.

Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.

Watch the video below to see it in action 👇

Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool

If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.

You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.

Option 3. Use the free OKR generator

If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.

Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.

Safety Manager OKR best practices

Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.

Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇

Tip #1: Limit the number of key results

Having too many OKRs is the #1 mistake that teams make when adopting the framework. The problem with tracking too many competing goals is that it will be hard for your team to know what really matters.

We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.

Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins

Setting good goals can be challenging, but without regular check-ins, your team will struggle to make progress. We recommend that you track your OKRs weekly to get the full benefits from the framework.

Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.

Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row

Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.

As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.

Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.

How to track your Safety Manager OKRs

Your quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly in order to get all the benefits of the OKRs framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.

If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.

More Safety Manager OKR templates

We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.

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