10 OKR examples for Safety Team
What are Safety Team 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 Team 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.
Building your own Safety Team OKRs with AI
How to create great OKRs for any scenario in seconds
While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.
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.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
How to improve existing OKRs with AI feedback
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability 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.
Using the free OKR generator to get a quick template
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.
Our Safety Team OKRs examples
You will find in the next section many different Safety Team 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!
1. OKRs to enhance Safety Layout Design and Processes - Level 4
ObjectiveEnhance Safety Layout Design and Processes - Level 4
KRImplement 2 new safety features or layout changes each week
Review and adjust implemented changes each Sunday- Implement identified feature or change every Monday and Wednesday
- Identify potential safety features or layout changes
- KRTrain 90% of personnel on upgraded safety procedures
- Monitor and document each individual's training progress
- Identify personnel lacking updated safety training
- Organize training sessions for identified individuals
- KRReduce recorded safety incidents by 20%
- Install additional safety equipment where necessary
- Regularly review and update safety policies
- Implement more robust safety training for all staff
2. OKRs to enhance safety consciousness in American Pest's company culture
- ObjectiveEnhance safety consciousness in American Pest's company culture
- KRAchieve 90% employee completion rate of new safety training courses
- Regularly track and report completion rates
- Develop engaging and concise safety training courses
- Implement mandatory participation in safety training
- KRConduct 4 comprehensive safety workshops for all employees
- Identify core safety topics for workshop content
- Schedule and announce 4 workshop dates to employees
- Organize resources and plan workshop activities
- KRReduce safety incidents by 20% through improved guidelines and procedures
- Monitor and review safety incident reports regularly
- Implement regular safety procedure training for all staff
- Update and enhance current safety protocols and guidelines
3. OKRs to enhance safety layout and procedures to level 4 standards
- ObjectiveEnhance safety layout and procedures to level 4 standards
- KRReduce workplace accidents by 30% through implementation of improved safety measures
- Identify common causes of workplace accidents
- Implement stricter safety protocols organization-wide
- Develop training programs for improved safety measures
- KRTrain all staff on new safety operations enhancing overall proficiency by 50%
- Schedule necessary safety operation training
- Measure proficiency improvement post-training
- Identify an expert in safety operations for training
- KRIdentify and rectify 100% of current safety layout inadequacies by end of quarter
- Implement corrective actions for identified issues
- Conduct a comprehensive safety layout assessment
- Identify all safety layout gaps
4. OKRs to successfully decommission the Data Weir
- ObjectiveSuccessfully decommission the Data Weir
- KRSegregate, recycle, or dispose of all components per environmental guidelines
- Identify different components for segregation
- Recycle appropriate items following guidelines
- Dispose non-recyclable elements per environmental regulations
- KRIdentify and categorize all Data Weir components into a detailed list
- Compile a comprehensive, detailed list of categorized components
- Create distinct categories for each component type
- Review all existing Data Weir components thoroughly
- KRMaintain a zero-incident record throughout the decommissioning process
- Implement strict safety measures for all staff involved
- Conduct regular risk assessments during the decommissioning process
- Regularly review and improve decommissioning processes and protocols
5. 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%
- Train staff on hazard detection and reporting procedures
- Use technology to improve recognition and monitoring of hazards
- Implement regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards
- KRDevelop and implement new safety protocols within 10% of departments each week
- Implement protocols in 10% of departments weekly
- Identify departments requiring updated safety protocols
- Develop new safety protocols relevant to each department
- KRIncrease employee safety training sessions by 15% sequentially
- Develop plan to increase session frequency by 15%
- Implement and monitor new training schedule
- Evaluate current frequency of safety training sessions
6. OKRs to achieve zero loss time accidents in the upcoming period
- ObjectiveAchieve zero loss time accidents in the upcoming period
- KRIncrease safety protocol compliance to 95% during routine checks
- Train staff regularly on safety protocol importance and adherence
- Implement periodic surprise safety checks
- Enforce strict penalties for non-compliance
- KRDecrease accident-related downtime by 50% compared to previous period
- Upgrade machinery to latest, safest models
- Regularly inspect and maintain equipment
- Implement a comprehensive employee safety training program
- KRConduct safety trainings for 100% of employees by end of the quarter
- Identify required safety training modules for all employees
- Monitor and document employee training completion
- Schedule mandatory training sessions for all staff
7. OKRs to establish robust safety culture in new manufacturing facility
- ObjectiveEstablish robust safety culture in new manufacturing facility
- KRAchieve zero workplace accidents and incidents
- Implement a comprehensive staff safety training program
- Establish and enforce strict safety protocols
- Regularly inspect and maintain workplace equipment
- KRImplement 5 safety policies & conduct biweekly safety drills
- Draft a list of 5 comprehensive safety policies
- Schedule and perform bi-weekly safety drills
- Introduce and explain these policies to all staff
- KRTrain 100% of workforce on core safety practices and protocols
- Implement mandatory safety training for all staff
- Develop comprehensive safety training program
- Identify essential safety practices for all roles
8. OKRs to establish a secure environment for our flying training school
- ObjectiveEstablish a secure environment for our flying training school
- KRAchieve 90% student satisfaction rate on safety measures through surveys
- Conduct regular satisfaction surveys on safety measures
- Implement feedback to continuously improve safety protocols
- Develop a comprehensive student safety measures program
- KRReduce on-ground accidents by 50% through enhanced safety protocols
- Implement regular safety training sessions for all staff
- Regularly inspect, maintain, and upgrade safety equipment
- Develop and enforce stricter safety rules and regulations
- KRImplement 100% compliance to new safety standards across all operations
- Create staff training modules on adherence to new standards
- Identify areas of operations violating new safety standards
- Monitor and enforce strict compliance regularly
9. 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
- Identify key safety shortfalls from the initial assessment
- Implement the plan and track progress regularly
- Develop a measurable improvement plan for selected deficiencies
- KRAchieve a weekly average safety score of 4.0 in first cubicle zone
- Implement immediate corrective measures for identified hazards
- Train employees on safety protocols and standards
- Conduct weekly safety inspections in the first cubicle zone
- KRMinimize safety infractions to zero throughout all cubicle zones
- Establish and enforce strict safety protocols for cubicle zones
- Implement regular, surprise safety inspections across all cubicle areas
- Train employees regularly on cubicle area safety procedures
10. 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
- Create an informative safety training curriculum
- Send email notifications to attend training
- Schedule regular training sessions for employees
- KRReduce current accident rate in the workplace by 50%
- Implement regular safety training for all employees
- Upgrade and monitor equipment for safety issues
- Insist on strict adherence to safety rules
- KRIncrease the frequency of safety equipment checks to ensure optimal performance
- Review and upgrade existing safety equipment check procedures
- Implement weekly safety equipment inspections
- Train staff on proper safety equipment maintenance
Safety Team 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 Team OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsIf 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 Team OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.
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- OKRs to forge symbiotic relations with key stakeholders for expertise promotion
- OKRs to minimize technical debt across all 100 crawlers
- OKRs to streamline publication of support agent knowledge articles
- OKRs to boost social media followers to 75,000