HSE-HGN-GLN-00-0003

SAFETY Rev 0
1 Jun 2009
QSAFE Coached Observation Guidelines
Page 1 of 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 2

2. SCOPE .............................................................................................................. 2

3. GENERAL GUIDELINES: ................................................................................. 2

4. COACHING GUIDELINES: ............................................................................... 3

5. INTERACTION SKILLS COACHING GUIDE: .................................................. 3

Rev. Issue Date Amendment Description Prepared By: Reviewed by Approved By:

QSAFE Steering
0 1-Jun-09 First Release Chintan Dalal Jarvis Olsen
Committee

Page 1 of 4
 HSE-HGN-GLN-00-0003
SAFETY Rev 0
1 Jun 2009
QSAFE Coached Observation Guidelines
Page 2 of 4

1. INTRODUCTION

This guideline contains the information and steps to do a coached observation.

2. SCOPE

This guideline applies to all QCHEM, QCII, RLOC employees and base load
contractors, and whoever is involved in observation process as observer or observee.

3. GENERAL GUIDELINES:

3.1 Coached observation can be done with any current / previous QIT (QSAFE
Improvement Team) members OR trained coached observers. (Observation
done with current QIT members will only be considered for observer of the
month eligibility.)
3.2 Coached observer and employee should do independent observations.
3.3 After end of the observation both should share their comments with each other.
3.4 Feedback should be carried out by both observers jointly.
3.5 Both should feed observation data sheet separately in to the system, based on
behaviours observed by individual only.
3.6 Coach should coach a maximum of 3 QSAFE observers during any single
observation.
3.7 Maximum 4 people should do observation on a single activity or task including
coach.
3.8 Coached observation can be done with lead worker / worker of the same group
involved in the task.

Page 2 of 4
 HSE-HGN-GLN-00-0003
SAFETY Rev 0
1 Jun 2009
QSAFE Coached Observation Guidelines
Page 3 of 4

4. COACHING GUIDELINES:
During Coached observation Coach / QIT member should try to enhance the
observation skills of employee by:

• Reinforcing fundamentals of observation process such as:

 No Name  No Sneaking up
 No Blame  Safe & At-Risk

• Going through each critical behaviour in the ICB data sheet.

• Improving observation skills by looking into even the smallest aspect of behaviours
• Better identifying Safe & At-Risk behaviour
• Improving the feedback skill after observation:
 Appreciating safe behaviour first and then discuss at-risk behaviour
• Uncover real barrier by digging into more WHY for at-risk behaviours
• Help observee to find out the most feasible solution of the problem
• Identifying the right follow up action items, if required.
• Instil confidence of observee in the process
• Marketing the QSAFE process
• Help employees to write quality comments into the system
• Solve the queries of observer and observee, if any.
•
5. INTERACTION SKILLS COACHING GUIDE:
Coach can use following form to calibrate the quality of observation done by employee

Page 3 of 4
 OBSERVE THE OBSERVER
Observation Evaluation Checklist
Coach takes notes while observer is performing the observation…
Step 1 – Introduction Need
Observer… Good Improvement
1. Introduces himself and explains observation process………………… ______ _______
2. Show the ICB data sheet and explain the list of Critical Behaviours.... ______ _______
3. Discusses anonymity (No Name- No Blame) ………………………... ______ _______
4. Asks observee if he wants observer to focus on anything……………. ______ _______
5. Position him / herself to a safe location with all required PPE……….. ______ _______
6. Mentions upcoming feedback………………………………………… ______ _______
7. Ensures that observee is comfortable being observed………………... ______ _______

Step 2 - Observation Need

Observer… Good Improvement
8. Focuses on one or maximum 2 personnel’s…………………………... ______ _______
9. Goes through each critical behaviour in sequence and evaluate them ______ _______
10. Does not interrupt the work unnecessarily……………………………. ______ _______
11. Stops the task if observee found in immediate danger of getting hurt... ______ _______

Step 3 – Feed Back

Feedback – SAFE Need
Observer… Good Improvement
12. Discusses, promotes and appreciates SAFE behaviours first………… ______ _______
13. Reinforces all SAFE behaviours specifically and thoroughly………... ______ _______
14. Asks observee, “Any SAFE behaviour, I didn’t notice?”…………….. ______ _______

Feedback - At-Risks Need

Observer… Good Improvement
15. Avoids starting feedback with YOU………………………………….. ______ _______
16. Seeks agreement on At-Risk………………………………………….. ______ _______
17. Promotes discussion by asking questions…………………………….. ______ _______
18. Dig more WHY part to find real barrier……………………………… ______ _______
19. Motivates observee to uncover real barrier…………………………… ______ _______
20. Promotes observee for input on working safer……………………….. ______ _______
21. Helps to derive positive suggestions/solution to remove barriers……. ______ _______
22. Listens for answers and checks for understanding…………………… ______ _______
23. Helps to derive short term solution if barrier removal needs follow up ______ _______
24. Witness the TRY of improved behaviour – if possible……………….. ______ _______

General Guideline Need

Observer… Good Improvement
25. Treats observee with respect ______ _______
26. Is positive in approach ______ _______
27. Avoids arguments ______ _______

Coach shares the findings to observer after completion of observation.

Page 4 of 4