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Improving Workplace Safety Through Predictive Hiring

Activated Carbon

Industry

Advanced Materials & Chemical Manufacturing

Challenge

A global manufacturer in purification and chemical processing technologies sought a more effective way to reduce safety incidents and strengthen compliance. Traditional hiring methods lacked the behavioral insight needed to identify candidates less likely to engage in unsafe practices.

Results

Analysis revealed a strong connection between PSP’s assessment results and workplace safety. Employees recommended for hire were significantly less likely to be involved in safety incidents or unsafe acts, confirming the assessment’s predictive value.

Key Product

PSP Assessment, Production Technician

66%
Lower rate of employees with at least one safety incident
145%
lower rate of employees with at least one unsafe act

“This analysis shows that safety isn’t just about training - it starts with hiring. PSP’s assessment helped identify candidates less likely to engage in unsafe behaviors, improving outcomes across the board.”

Daly Vaughn, PhD

Chief Operating Officer, PSP Metrics

Carbon Molecule

Executive Summary

Workplace safety is a critical concern in high-risk manufacturing environments where unsafe acts can lead to injuries, production delays, and regulatory consequences. A global leader in purification and chemical processing technologies partnered with PSP Metrics to address these challenges through predictive hiring. By implementing PSP’s behavioral and cognitive assessment, the organization was able to identify candidates less likely to engage in unsafe behaviors. The results showed a strong correlation between recommended hires and reduced safety incidents, proving that predictive hiring can be a powerful tool to enhance workforce safety, compliance, and operational performance.

About the Company

A global leader in advanced materials and environmental solutions, the organization specializes in activated carbon technologies for purification, filtration, and chemical processing. Serving industries from water treatment and air purification to food and pharmaceuticals, it operates multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide. Maintaining a safe, compliant workforce is central to its mission of delivering high-performance solutions that protect both people and the environment.

The Challenge

Safety incidents are a persistent risk in manufacturing environments, where even minor violations of protocol can have serious consequences. Despite investing in robust safety training, this manufacturer struggled to prevent unsafe acts among its workforce. Traditional hiring methods did not provide the behavioral insights needed to predict which candidates would be most likely to follow safety protocols. Without a reliable pre-hire screening process, the company faced ongoing challenges in building a safer, more compliant workforce.

The Solution

To address this gap, PSP Metrics introduced its pre-employment assessment, designed to measure behavioral and cognitive traits linked to safety compliance. Candidates were grouped into three categories:​

  • Recommended for Hire​
  • Tested but Not Recommended​
  • Not Tested​

​By tracking real-world safety outcomes across these groups, PSP demonstrated a predictive link between assessment results and actual workplace behavior. This allowed the organization to move beyond training alone and begin proactively shaping a safer workforce through smarter hiring.

The Results

Safety outcomes followed a strong linear pattern:

  • Recommended hires were far less likely to be involved in incidents or unsafe acts:
    • 66% lower rate of employees with at least one incident compared to Not Recommended
    • 86% lower compared to Not Tested
    • 145% lower rate of employees with at least one unsafe act compared to Not Recommended
    • 314% lower compared to Not Tested

This data validated PSP’s assessment as a powerful predictor of workplace safety, providing the manufacturer with a proactive way to reduce risks, improve compliance, and protect both employees and operations.

Key Takeaway

Safety begins with hiring. By leveraging predictive assessments, organizations can identify candidates more likely to follow safety protocols, reduce incidents, and build a stronger safety culture from day one.

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