Behavior based safety

Do’s and Don’ts

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 BBS “F_I_L_M”
• Focus_ identify the good practices and reinforce them. Maximize the safe working
practice
• Influence _Observe works and provide positive feedback to inspire and
influence.
• Listen_ Listen from the work group. Have good conversation
• Measure_
1. Why measure?
2. What to measure.
3. When to measure.
4. Who should measure.
5. How to measure.
“Remember
– “What we don’t measure we can’t manage” .
– “The Efforts that is APPRECIATED gets repeated”.

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STEP 1_Observation

Do’s Don’ts
 Focus on the positive points Don’t interrupt a
safe behaviors.
 Observe people’s
worker at an
 activity
inappropriate time
 Actions Don't take
 surrounding Photographs.
environment.
Don't note much in
 If the action is not
dangerous to life & health, notepad.
decide if it is better to wait
for few moments

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STEP 2_Comment on Safe behavior

Do’s Don’ts

 Treat a worker the way you would  Don’t Criticize unsafe

like to be treated behaviors
 Start with positive comment  Don't....Be too worried
which is Recognizes positive
effects of effort. about the conversation,
 Positive feedback should be Be natural.
specific in pinpointing the exact
behaviors that warrant positive
praise. For example, instead of
 Don't...Try too hard.
saying “nice work Biswajeet”,
saying “Biswajeet, your  Don’t generalized
housekeeping skills/use of right feedback be specific.
tools are so impressive.

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STEP 3_Discuss

Do’s
 Engage the person in conversation Don’ts
 Question to explore. Question employee to
learn not to teach Don’t interrupt the
– Can you tell me about the job?
– What are the hazards and risks? person while he/she
– Is JSA carried out for the job?
 A feedback-rich environment enhances both
communication and motivation.
is speaking.
Don't...Be Negative
 Positive feedback can act as a consequence that
increases behavior (reinforcement)
 Maximize the good .
 Praise safe behaviors, Provide praise when a job
is being done correctly.
Don't...Try to be a
 Use your body language and tone of voice to
project your interest.
comedian.
 Be empathetic and curious
Don't...Try too hard.
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STEP 4_Emotional Touch

Do’s Don’ts
 Ask “Who would be
affected if you were Don't...Make it an
injured”?( family)
 Provide some information argument or debate
highlighting the benefits of Don’t talk to only
changing a behavior.
 Show employees their one person when
contribution matters. conversing in a
 Encourage compassion
from management group.
 Recognize their efforts
 Focus on increasing trust
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STEP 5_ Seek information to do the job safely

Do’s
 Allow the worker to
explain how he believes the job
Don’ts
can be done more safely.  Don’t interrupt the
 Your job is to listen allowed person while he/she is
to find his own solution. Listen to your
employees and use the process to speaking
improve communication.
 Act as a coach if required  Don't be distracted
 Provide praise when a job is  Don't speak too fast or
being done correctly
too slow
 Speak clearly –Project your
voice to make sound

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STEP 6_Agreement for future

Don’ts
Do’s  Don’t blame anyone. Instead,
• Make an agreement to correct
help people to realize their
the situation and complete the
improvement opportunities.
job safely.
• Express a genuine interest in
keeping employees healthy and
safe.

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 • “Employees says that would work harder if they were better recognized”
• “The Efforts that is APPRECIATED gets repeated”.
• “The Most bad behaviors come from insecurity”

THANKS

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