Advantages of Behavior Based Safety

Behavioral based safety, a philosophy of identifying and preventing accidents, has many advantages. Unsafe behavior triggers accidents and injuries. Implementing behavioral based safety practices in the workplace ensures a protected environment.

History

• Behavioral based safety was first identified in the early 1990s based on scientific research conducted in many countries. Unsafe work habits have historically shown to trigger accidents.

Legal

• Identifying common workplace safety issues enables a company to assess the problem areas and create behavioral based safety guidelines. This practice lessens the possibility of accidents and injuries with possible resultant law suits.

Productivity

• Workers out on Workman's Comp or hospitalized due to accidents or injuries slow productivity. Establishing and training behavioral based safety helps keep workers at work, protecting efficiency.

Employment

• Organizations practicing behavioral based safety demonstrate dedication to the health and safety of employees. This provides an advantage in attracting quality employees during recruiting and hiring practices.

Teamwork

• By implementing behavioral based safety methods, employees are prompted to work together as a team to help monitor and lessen occurrences. Encouraging employees to be proactive in both how they work and watching the habits of coworkers creates a sense of continuity and loyalty.