National Safety Stand-Down

It tracks verified safety actions: safety.inspection_completed and safety.observation_reported. The contest ends when a location reaches the target count, so the standings are based on real completed events rather than self-reported totals. That makes it a good fit for compliance-driven safety pushes where proof matters.

A safety manager, EHS lead, or site leader should own the setup and review the entries. Because the structure is location-based, the organizer should make sure each site understands how inspections and observations are logged and what counts toward the target. If you have multiple shifts, assign one point of contact per location to keep reporting consistent.

This template is designed for a 7-day window that matches National Safety Stand-Down week. It works best as an episodic contest, not an always-on leaderboard, because the target and urgency are tied to a specific compliance moment. If you reuse it, reset the target for a new campaign rather than leaving it open-ended.

Yes, because it is location-based and first-to-target, which keeps the format simple for a short safety sprint. If your sites vary widely in headcount, you may want to adjust the target or create separate contests by site type so the race stays fair. For longer programs, a per-capita format can be a better fit, but that is not what this template uses.

The template is set with exclude_managers as false, so managers can participate unless you change that setting. In many safety programs, manager involvement helps drive participation and follow-through, especially when leaders are expected to model inspections and observations. If your works-council or local policy prefers a non-competitive approach, you can keep the same tracking and remove the race framing.

The biggest mistake is counting unverified activity or mixing in manual totals from outside the platform. This template is meant to score only verified system actions, which keeps the contest fair and resistant to Goodhart’s-law problems. Another common issue is setting the target too high for a 7-day window, which can make the contest feel unattainable.

Yes. The template includes a target of 25 and a badge prize, but both can be adjusted to match your site size and safety goals. If you want a stronger finish, you can change the target, add rank-based points, or swap the badge for bragging rights or another non-cash reward that fits your program.

A checklist or audit form records one event at a time, while this template turns those events into a short contest with a clear finish line. That makes it easier to mobilize multiple locations during a specific safety campaign. If you only need documentation and not engagement, a form may be enough; if you need participation across sites, this contest format is the better fit.

Yes, if your safety platform already records inspection and observation events, those actions can feed the contest automatically. That is the preferred setup because it avoids manual scoring and keeps the standings tied to verified work. If your data lives elsewhere, you can still use the template as a campaign layer, but the source of truth should remain the inspection record.