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Introduction
Behavior-Based Safety has evolved over the years. This workshop will discuss what BBS is and what it is not. Strategies for best practices and practical application of BBS in the workplace will be described and illustrated with case studies. Topics include handling barriers to successful BBS implementation, developing safety coaching observation and feedback skills, leadership roles in effective BBS, selecting measurement priorities for BBS, and sustaining the process over time. The workshop is designed to be interactive with meaningful activities, analysis of relevant case studies, and practical application of the concepts covered.
Program Objectives
• Introduce effective strategies for successful implementation of BBS
• Discuss safety coaching techniques for observation and feedback
• Explore barriers and potential solutions to BBS implementation
• Explain leadership’s role in BBS initiatives
• Illustrate BBS Principles with Relevant Case Studies
• Practical application for sustaining BBS systems
Program Contents
• History of how BBS has evolved and current best practices
• Developing safety coaching skills
• Identifying and handling barriers to BBS
• Leadership’s role in making BBS effective
• Selecting best measures for BBS
• Exploring relevant BBS case Studies
• Keys to sustaining the BBS process
Assessment and Certification
On successful completion of the workshop, the participant will receive an attendance certificate from American Society of Safety Engineers.
Target Audience
Useful information will be provided for all levels, from those new to BBS as well as those who are already familiar with BBS.
• Safety Professionals
• Supervisors and Managers
• Consultants
• All Stake Holders in improving Safety Performance
Instructor Profile
Dr. Earl Blair, CSP
Earl Blair is a Professor in Safety Management at Eastern Kentucky University and a Partner in Blair & Spurlock LLC. Prior to EKU, Dr. Blair served as the department chair for Safety & Health at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, and taught for 12 years as an award winning author and teacher at Indiana University in Bloomington. In addition to academia, Earl has worked for over 20 years as a safety professional, consultant and trainer to industry.
Dr. Blair has authored a number of articles in safety publications such as Professional Safety Journal. He is a frequent speaker at national and international safety seminars for the American Society of Safety Engineers and the National Safety Council. Blair’s research interests involve ways to improve safety performance through leadership, measurement and education. His mission is to advance the existing knowledge about safety performance: to find and articulate the most efficient ways to save lives and reduce injuries.[/vc_column_text][vc_acf field_group=”3963″ field_from_3963=”field_5be95408a2048″ show_label=”yes”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
