In a recent poll we conducted of Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) professionals, 39% of respondents indicated that data accuracy was the biggest data quality huddle that they faced. So, what is data accuracy? Data accuracy is one of the “six dimensions” of data quality and it can be defined as the “degree to which the data correctly describes the ‘real world’ objects being described.” This definition makes it easy to see how poor data accuracy could greatly impact your ability to use your data effectively. Since most EHS data, whether it be leading or lagging, is entered manually by employees in the field, data accuracy presents a particular challenge. In this article we will outline a major reason why data accuracy issues occur and how you can turn the tides.