Behavior-Based Safety: Awareness and Implementation

Course Code: HF003

Overview:

The Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to implement and sustain a comprehensive BBS program. This course emphasizes the importance of recognizing and modifying at-risk behaviors to improve overall safety performance and foster a proactive safety culture. Through interactive workshops and case studies, attendees will learn how to develop observation techniques, create effective safety checklists, and engage employees in safety initiatives.

  1. Understand the fundamentals of behavior-based safety (BBS).
  2. Recognize at-risk behaviors in the workplace.
  3. Implement effective BBS observation techniques.
  4. Develop and utilize BBS checklists.
  5. Sustain a BBS program within an organization.
  6. Enhance overall safety performance.
  7. Promote a proactive safety culture.
  8. Engage employees in safety initiatives.
  9. Conduct safety audits and assessments.
  10. Implement continuous improvement strategies for safety.
  • Safety managers
  • Health and safety officers
  • Supervisors and team leaders
  • Human resources professionals
  • Operations managers
  • Safety committee members
  • Employees involved in safety programs

Introduction to Behavior-Based Safety

  • Definition and principles of BBS
  • Importance of BBS in the workplace
  • Overview of BBS programs

Identifying At-Risk Behaviors

  • Common at-risk behaviors
  • Techniques for identifying unsafe practices
  • Case studies on behavior observation

Implementing BBS Observation Techniques

  • Effective observation methods
  • Engaging employees in safety observations
  • Recording and analyzing observation data

Developing BBS Checklists

  • Creating effective safety checklists
  • Utilizing checklists in daily operations
  • Customizing checklists for specific tasks

Sustaining a BBS Program

  • Strategies for maintaining BBS initiatives
  • Overcoming challenges in BBS implementation
  • Success stories and best practices

Enhancing Safety Performance

  • Metrics for measuring safety performance
  • Analyzing safety data and trends
  • Implementing corrective actions

Promoting a Safety Culture

  • Building a proactive safety culture
  • Employee engagement and participation
  • Leadership's role in promoting safety

Conducting Safety Audits and Assessments

  • Planning and conducting safety audits
  • Identifying and addressing safety gaps
  • Continuous improvement in safety practices

Workshops and Case Studies

  • Interactive workshops on BBS techniques
  • Real-world case studies on BBS implementation
  • Group discussions and activities

Conclusion

  • Recap of key concepts