behavior based safety slides.ppt

Behavior Based Safety Gary Peacock Safety Consultant Ohio BWC Objectives The benefits of behavior-based systems. The basic principles of how to motivate safe behavior. A company’s readiness for behavior-based safety. Compare and contrast the different behavior-based systems on the market today. Why Safety Programs Do Not Work: Safety is a priority, not a value! Safety is not managed in the same manner as production, quality, and cost issues! Safety is not driven through continuous improvement! “Fallacies or Realities” in Safety Fables? Conditions cause accidents! Enforcing rules improves safety! Safety professionals can keep workers safe! Low accident rates indicate safety programs are working well! Investigating to find the root cause of accidents will improve safety! Awareness training improves safety! Rewards improve safety! Core Elements in Successful Safety Programs A culture that says “safety” is important around here! A tight accountability system! Obstacles To Success: Poorly Maintained Facilities Top-down Management Practices Poor Planning/Execution Inadequate Training Keys to Success: Meaningful Employee Empowerment Designing a Well Planned and Supported BBS Process Managing BBS Process with Integrity Turn Talk What kinds of injuries and accidents are common at your workplace? What percentage of these accidents are a result of: Unsafe conditions, OSHA violations, dangerous equipment? _____% Unsafe actions, at-risk behaviors, poor decisions? _____% What percentage of these accidents are a result of: Unsafe conditions, OSHA violations, dangerous equipment? 6% Unsafe actions, at-risk behaviors, poor decisions? 94% Therefore, compliance is necessary but not sufficient for great safety.Safety is about people, and behavior is the challenge. Traditional Safety Behavior Based Safety What Behavior-based is... Organizational Performance Model Behaviors Honesty and Integrity Ask for help without taking responsibility Recognition Observation and