I came across a job posting for a HSE engineer vacancy at construction company in Egypt and I was appalled by the ridiculous KPIs they listed in the job description. They are unrealistic and unachievable. They clearly show that the company has no clue about what they expect from a safety professional or how to apply a safety management system.
These KPIs are not only impossible to meet, but also harmful. They will create a culture of fear and blame, discourage reporting and learning from incidents, and undermine the trust and cooperation between the management and the workers. They will also divert the attention and resources from the actual safety issues and risks that need to be addressed.
I wonder who wrote these KPIs and what qualifications they have. It seems like they have no idea about the principles and practices of safety engineering and management. They probably copied and pasted some generic KPIs from the internet without any customization or consultation. This is a sign of poor leadership and incompetence.
I urge all the safety professionals who are looking for a job to avoid this company at all costs. They do not value your skills and expertise, and they will not provide you with a safe and supportive work environment. They will only set you up for failure and frustration. You deserve better than this.