First Indicators (Weak Signals)

Luke Skywalker famously said “Ive got a very bad feeling about this” in the 1977 epic Star Wars. Gut feeling is nothing new, but in safety, quality and risk management it cannot be ignored. First indicators, also known as weak signals are early signs that conditions or activities may not be as they should be, may in the near future change to something less optimal or undesirable, and may be a surprise to the observer and lead to questioning of existing assumptions. Learn more about First Indicators, how to recognise them and how to use them to build a safer culture with our Safety Moment - First Indicators. Find it on our Resources page.