Course Duration

5 Days (Approximately 35–40 training hours)

 

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

Safety Professionals and HSE Officers

Site Managers and Supervisors

HR and Organizational Development Managers

Behavioral Safety Coordinators

Trainers and Safety Coaches

Team Leaders and Frontline Employees

Anyone involved in safety culture development

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles of behavior-based safety (BBS).

Identify common types and causes of human errors in the workplace.

Analyze behavioral patterns contributing to unsafe acts.

Implement effective observation and feedback strategies.

Promote a proactive safety culture through positive reinforcement.

Apply practical methods for reducing unsafe behaviors and human error.

 

Training Methodology

This instructor-leading training is delivered using a blended learning approach and comprises of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise and group work.

You will have the opportunity to interact with our experienced facilitator who will bring professional and research expertise into their teaching.

 

Course Contents

Module 1: Introduction to Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)

• Definition and Key Concepts of BBS
• Benefits of Behavior-Based Safety Programs
• Behavior vs. Attitude vs. Culture
• Legal and Organizational Perspectives

Module 2: Understanding Human Error

• Types of Human Error: Slips, Lapses, Mistakes, and Violations
• Root Causes of Human Error
• Error-Prone Situations and Risk Factors
• Human Reliability and Performance Influences

Module 3: Behavioral Observations and Feedback

• Observation Techniques and Tools
• Identifying Safe and Unsafe Acts
• Constructive Feedback Delivery
• Engaging Employees in Peer Observations

Module 4: Implementing and Sustaining a BBS Program

• Designing a BBS Strategy and Action Plan
• Overcoming Resistance to Behavioral Change
• Data Collection, Analysis, and Behavior Tracking
• Monitoring and Improving Safety Behavior Over Time

Module 5: Linking BBS with Safety Culture and Leadership

• Safety Leadership and Behavioral Influence
• Empowering Employees to Take Ownership of Safety
• Developing Safety Champions
• Integrating BBS into Organizational Systems and KPIs

Module 6: Practical Exercises and Case Studies

• Simulated BBS Observations and Recording
• Analyzing Case Studies on Behavioral Incidents
• Creating Behavior Intervention Plans
• Group Activities and Role Plays

Assessment Methods

• Multiple Choice Quiz (End of Course)
• Practical Observation Exercise
• Behavior Analysis Assignment
• Participation in Group Role Plays and Discussions
• Final Written Test (Minimum Pass Mark: 50%)

Certification

After successful completion of the course and assessment, candidate will receive Behavior-Based Safety & Human Errors certificate from ASSP with Credit CEU 2.4