THE BASICS OF SAFETY: BEHAVIDR-BASED SAFETY VS. PRDCESS-BASED SAFETY

摘要

Behavior-Based Safety, or BBS as it is often called, is an approach to worker safety based on a combination of behavioral science research, organizational behavior, and behavioral psychology. In broad strokes, BBS is based upon the idea that the vast majority of injuries are caused by unsafe acts and the safety of the workplace can be significantly improved by activities aimed at reinforcing safe behaviors and raising the awareness of unsafe acts. There are many different BBS systems and the popularity of the methodology has grown exponentially in recent years. The system is particularly attractive among business owners and safety professionals that are frustrated by a pattern of injuries that could have been easily prevented had the injured parties simply exercised a modicum of care. BBS systems seek to impart accountability for safety to workers while encouraging safe behavior through feedback and incentives.