Behavior-based 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 Communicate the vision and goals Enable each area to attain its own safety goals 3a

The corporate safety culture Encourage individual participation Empower employees to set and achieve their own 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 At-risk behaviors that could lead to serious injury or fatality At-risk behaviors that lead to a large number of minor injuries or near misses 5a

Critical behaviors and barriers to safety At-risk behaviors that could contribute to a large number of injuries because many people perform a given task Safe behaviors that need to occur consistently in order to prevent personal injury 5b

Motivation Motivation is built on a solid corporate culture 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 Address the motivational influences to increase energy and enthusiasm 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 Test the intervention 7a

Principles of behavior-based safety Focus intervention on observable behavior Look for external factors to understand/improve behaviors Direct with activators and motivate with consequences 8a

Principles of behavior-based safety Focus on positive consequences to motivate behavior Apply the scientific method to improve intervention 8b

Principles of behavior-based safety Use theory to integrate information, not to limit possibilities Design interventions with consideration of internal feelings and attitudes 8c

Summary Behavior-based safety Reflects a proactive approach to safety and health management Reflects a proactive approach to injury prevention 9a

Summary Behavior-based safety Focuses on at-risk behaviors that can lead to injury Focuses on safe behaviors that can contribute to injury prevention Is an injury prevention process 9b