Behavior Based Safety (BBS)

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce behavior-based safety concepts to employees, with the intent of creating an understanding what influences employees to change unsafe behaviors before an accident or injury happens. Accidents and injuries have both a human and business cost, so it is advantageous for employees to practice safe behaviors and mitigate unsafe behaviors in the workplace.

Course Overview

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce behavior-based safety concepts to employees, with the intent of creating an understanding what influences employees to change unsafe behaviors before an accident or injury happens. Accidents and injuries have both a human and business cost, so it is advantageous for employees to practice safe behaviors and mitigate unsafe behaviors in the workplace.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should have a better understanding of:

  • Behavior-based safety and key terms
  • Why behavior-based safety programs matters to both employees and companies
  • Different methods and tools used to eliminate hazards and prevent injuries on the job
  • Steps involved in a behavior-based safety program

Course Topics

  • What Is Behavior-Based Safety?
  • Why Behavior-Based Safety Matters
  • Using Behavior-Based Safety to Eliminate Hazards and Prevent Injuries