Posted By Hilary Charlton I do this but also in a graphical format, usually using a column graph in excel. This I plot from year to year to show trends. Mind you, we don't have a lot of accidents so this might not work for you.

Posted By Bob Pedley Ian, One different way I have used is to present stats in the traditional accident triangle. (majors, minors and near misses). This way you can emphasies the importance of reporting. A steep narrow base can suggest under reporting where as a wide base suggests a healthy attitude to reporting. Bob

Posted By Merv Newman Ian, I never try to bother senior managers too much with detail. They are much more interested in trends, and this is how you can get to them. Are we trending up or down on lti, riddor, hand injuries or whatever. I prefer to give them just the broad information but have ALL of the details to hand, in case of questions. In fact the presentation should stimulate questions. And interest. And enthusiasm. and action (if required) An extra point, which some may dispute - I always try to find something positive to say "the monthly increase in lti rate is now slowing to less than catastrophic levels" This is a bit psychological but, if you can only give bad news people switch off - more of the same old same old. If you can find a way to tell them that they are at least getting something right in the SHE area, then they are more psychologically inclined to hear you. Best regards Merv Newman