Behaviour-Based Safety Observation

How to carry out peer safety observations and feedback conversations, record no-name/no-blame observation cards that drive real trends and campaigns, and coach other observers. For anyone taking part in or leading a behaviour-based safety (BBS) programme.

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53m

Total time

Competency levels

Lessons

What you'll learn

Explain what behaviour-based safety observation is and why it is a peer feedback process, not policing
Describe the accident-triangle logic for focusing on behaviours, and its limits for process safety
Carry out the five-step observation cycle, including a respectful, blame-free feedback conversation
Apply stop-work authority when an observed behaviour puts someone in immediate danger
Record specific, observable descriptions so card data can drive trends, Pareto analysis and campaigns
Recognise common programme failure modes and coach other observers to sustain quality

Curriculum

Progress through each competency level in order.

Awareness

What Behaviour-Based Safety Is
Knowledge
3m
Why Behaviours? The Accident Triangle and Its Limits
Knowledge
3m
Awareness Check: BBS Fundamentals
Assessment
7m

Knowledge

The Observation Cycle
Knowledge
3m
The Feedback Conversation and Stop-Work
Knowledge
3m
Knowledge Check: The Cycle and the Conversation
Assessment
8m

Skill

Recording Observations That Drive Action
Knowledge
3m
Conduct a Full BBS Observation
Assignment
3m
Skill Check: Quality Observations in Practice
Assessment
7m

Mastery

Leading a BBS Programme: Data, Failure Modes and Coaching
Knowledge
3m
Coach an Observer and Analyse Card Data
Assignment
3m
Mastery Assessment: Sustaining the Programme
Assessment
7m

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