BEHAVIOR-BASED
SAFETY (BBS)
TRAINING
Enhancing workplace safety through behavior awareness
INTRODUCTION
TO BEHAVIOR-
BASED SAFETY
Prepared by :
ROLAND MAGO
OSHE Officer III
WHAT IS BEHAVIOR-BASED
SAFETY (BBS)?
Proactive Safety Approach
BBS focuses on identifying and modifying unsafe behaviors before
accidents occur.
Employee Involvement
Workers actively observe each other and provide constructive feedback to
promote safe behaviors.
Culture of Safety
BBS aims to build a supportive environment where everyone is
accountable and committed to safety improvement.
Behavioral Science Basis
BBS uses behavioral science to understand why unsafe behaviors occur
and how to change them effectively.
IDENTIFYING
UNSAFE
BEHAVIORS
EXAMPLES OF UNSAFE
BEHAVIORS
Common Unsafe Behaviors
Unsafe acts like ignoring PPE, bypassing safety rules, and horseplay
increase accident risks significantly.
Root Causes
Unsafe behaviors often result from lack of awareness, poor training, or
workplace complacency.
Observation and Documentation
Regular safety observations help identify unsafe behaviors across tasks to
improve workplace safety.
Targeted Interventions
Analyzing behaviors enables creation of focused safety programs to
reduce risks and injuries.
IMPORTANCE
OF BBS
WHY BBS IS IMPORTANT
Focus on Prevention
BBS shifts focus from reacting to incidents to preventing unsafe behaviors
proactively in the workplace.
Employee Engagement
BBS involves employees in safety observations and feedback, enhancing
awareness and accountability.
Improved Compliance
Implementing BBS improves compliance with safety regulations and
lowers workplace incident rates.
Boosted Morale and Productivity
A strong BBS program creates a safer environment, boosting employee
morale and productivity.
CORE
COMPONENT
S OF BBS
KEY ELEMENTS OF
A BBS PROGRAM
Observation and Feedback
Employees monitor behaviors and provide constructive
feedback to promote safety awareness and improvement.
Identifying At-Risk Behaviors
Recognizing unsafe actions helps address root causes and
develop effective corrective measures.
Positive Reinforcement
Encouraging and rewarding safe behaviors motivates
employees to follow safety protocols consistently.
Employee Involvement and Continuous Improvement
Engaging employees at all levels ensures program success
and enables ongoing safety enhancements.
IMPLEMENTING
PROACTIVE
MEASURES
PROACTIVE
SAFETY
MEASURES
Safety Observations
Regular safety observations identify potential risks and
monitor employee behaviors to prevent accidents.
Immediate Feedback
Providing immediate feedback helps correct unsafe behaviors
and reinforces safe practices on the spot.
Data-Driven Focus
Using observation data helps organizations identify trends
and focus safety efforts on high-risk areas.
Recognition and Training
Recognizing safe behavior and training employees on BBS
principles motivate and educate the workforce effectively.
CONCLUSION
AND
TAKEAWAYS
CONCLUSION
Focus on Human Behavior
BBS enhances workplace safety by encouraging employees to identify and
correct unsafe behaviors actively.
Improved Safety and Compliance
Implementing BBS leads to better safety performance, regulatory
compliance, and increased employee participation.
Continuous Improvement Culture
Success in BBS relies on consistent observations, feedback, and
commitment to ongoing safety improvements.
Cultural Transformation
BBS fosters a culture prioritizing worker well-being beyond just safety
initiatives.
