Performance standards and indicators

What it contains

This guidance note provides advice for operators of major hazard facilities (MHF) to develop performance standards and indicators for a safety management system (SMS) at the facility. It explains:

• how to monitor performance
• which measures are needed
• how to monitor performance measures and consult with employees and health and safety representatives
• performance indicators for control measures, including how to test their successes and failures
• examples of performance measures
• performance standards for SMS
• a compliance checklist for control measures