Behaviour-Based Safety
About this course

Overview

Done badly, behavioural safety becomes a paperwork exercise that quietly teaches people not to report. This covers observation programmes and leading indicators, and the implementation mistakes that decide which of the two you end up with.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Describe how behaviour-based safety works
  • Set up observations and constructive feedback
  • Track leading indicators that matter
  • Build genuine workforce involvement
  • Recognise and avoid safety theatre
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Explain the principles of behaviour-based safety
  • Design an observation and feedback programme
  • Use leading indicators effectively
  • Engage the workforce meaningfully
  • Avoid the common implementation pitfalls
Course content

Modules

01

BBS principles

The theory behind behaviour-based safety.

02

Observation programmes

Designing observation and feedback processes.

03

Leading indicators

Using proactive indicators to guide effort.

04

Workforce engagement

Building ownership and participation.

05

Feedback and coaching

Giving feedback that changes behaviour.

06

Implementation pitfalls

The traps that turn BBS into safety theatre.

Who it is for

Target audience

SHE managers, safety officers, and line leaders introducing or improving behaviour-based safety programmes.

Before you start

Prerequisites

A safety, SHEQ or operational leadership role.

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