What is Behavior-Based Safety?
Behavior-based safety (BBS) is a method for identifying and addressing dangerous or harmful workplace behaviors. The goal is to promote and maintain a safe work environment by monitoring harmful conduct at work. The method focuses on how individuals operate, studying their behavioral patterns and implementing a form or intervention technique to prevent unwanted and harmful conduct.
Why is behavior-based safety important?
Though not a legal necessity, OSHA recommends implementing a behavior-based safety program to keep and ensure the safety of the people at the heart of your organization, including employees and customers. A behavior-based safety program is important because it prevents or eliminates “human error,” which is one of the leading causes of workplace accidents and injuries.
Why is behavior-based safety important?
Though not a legal necessity, OSHA recommends implementing a behavior-based safety program to keep and ensure the safety of the people at the heart of your organization, including employees and customers. A behavior-based safety program is important because it prevents or eliminates “human error,” which is one of the leading causes of workplace accidents and injuries.
7 Principles of Behavior-Based Safety Observations
Identify dangerous behavior.
Identify the root cause of the behavior.
Identification solutions and remedial actions
Evaluate the corrective action.
Create a guideline to implement the behavior-based safety program.
Implement the program.
Evaluate the outcomes and determine their effectiveness.
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