1. Performance indicator concept

The three sections below present the concept of performance indicators. First, elements of definition are given, then indicators in the field of health, safety and the environment are presented. Finally, the concept of "advanced" indicators is discussed.

1.1 Elements of definition

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1.1.1 Indicator concept

In very general terms, an indicator can be defined as "an element, information that provides indications, information on the value of a measured quantity" (Larousse, 2012). Indicators are...

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Bibliography

(1) - LORINO (P.) - Méthodes et pratiques de la performance. - Éditions d'Organisation (1997, 2001).
(2) - JUGLARET (F.), RALLO (J.M.), TEXTORIS (R.), GUARNIERI (F.), GARBOLINO (E.) - Occupational health and safety scorecards : new leading indicators improve...