Behavior Based Safety
Behavior Based Safety
Behavior Based Safety
Safety (BBS)
What is behavior-based
safety?
Reflects a proactive approach
to safety and health
management
Reflects a proactive
approach to injury
prevention
1a
What is behavior-based
safety?
Focuses on at-risk behaviors
that can lead to injury
Focuses on safe behaviors that
can contribute to
injury prevention
BBS is an injury
prevention process
1b
Implementation phases
of BBS
Phase 1 - assess the safety
culture
Phase 2 - educate
and train team
leaders
2a
Implementation phases
of BBS
Phase 3 - educate and train
employees about the principles,
tools, and
implementation
strategies
Phase 4 - monitor
the progress
2b
The corporate safety
culture
Develop a clear safety mission
and goals
Foster mutual
respect and support
3b
The Safety Triad
4a
Critical behaviors and
barriers to safety
At-risk behaviors that lead to
serious injury or fatality
6a
Motivation
Some examples of motivational
influences that can take
precedence over motivation
include:
• an individual’s self worth
• a secure work environment
• desire for achievement
6b
Motivation
Some examples of motivational
influences that can take
precedence over motivation
include:
• desire for recognition
• how employees feel about their
jobs in general
6c
Motivation
Lack of motivation often
centers around attitudinal
problems
6d
Motivation
Key motivational points include:
• asking employees for their input
• holding morale-building meetings
• providing employees with the tools
they need to do their work
• recognizing personal needs
6e
Motivation
Key motivational points include:
• providing employees with
challenging tasks
• privately recognizing employees
for good work
• fostering a sense of community at
your facility
6f
The “DO IT” process
Define behaviors
Observe behaviors
Intervene
7a
Principles of
behavior-based safety
Focus intervention on observable
behavior
8b
Principles of
behavior-based safety
Use theory to integrate
information, not to limit
possibilities
8c
Summary
Behavior-based safety
Reflects a proactive approach
to safety and health
management
9a
Summary
Behavior-based safety
Focuses on at-risk behaviors
that can lead to injury