Recent discussions in the OSH community about leading vs lagging indicators have been lively. Many OSH pros are thoughtfully considering how they can create indicators that effectively measure their organization’s performance and are learning to appreciate that it doesn’t mean throwing out lagging indicators altogether or that all leading indicators are created equal. In fact, while many OSH professionals say they appreciate the value of leading indicators, they confess to not really knowing what they or how to create ones that are meaningful to their organization. This presentation will explore the role of indicators in performance measurement, especially as it relates to an effective occupational safety and health management systems, and help attendees better understand how to put the pieces together.