Dear Friends,
Setting KRAs in Organizations
There are certain departments in an organization (industry) where KRAs (Key Result Areas) can be set. Departmental and individual efficiency can be measured with the results achieved against KRAs. However, for certain departments and individuals, KRAs are not workable. The set KRAs should be achievable with the resources and the existing management systems. We have to keep in mind that while setting KRAs, it should not be at the whim of the one who sets them. KRAs should only be set on consensus. Officers who are conversant with the functioning of various departments or individuals alone can set KRAs. Fixing KRAs for the safety department or safety officer is an example.
We work with men, materials, equipment, and the environment. It is only our dream to achieve and maintain zero accidents. It is merely a slogan used by safety personnel to motivate workers/staff. The safety department functions in an advisory capacity. They have no role in the core business, meaning the safety department has no control over most other functions.
Again, the responsibility for accident prevention is not only with the safety officers. It is a collective job. From the CEO to the last-grade worker, everyone in the industry has a specific role in accident prevention. If you have to set "Achieve & maintain Zero reportable accident status" as a KRA, it is applicable for the industry in total and not for the safety department or safety officer alone.
Setting KRAs for the Safety Department
If it is necessary to set KRAs for the safety department, it should be for the activities.
For example, we can set KRAs on the number of inspections/auditing, safety meetings, safety training, mock drills, etc., and it is as simple as that.
Regards,
Kesava Pillai