Strategic Focus: The Role Of Technology In Behaviour Based Safety Management Programmes
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Executive Summary
Behaviour based safety (BBS) management is used extensively as part of EHS programmes across multiple industries. The core concept of BBS is to improve safety performance by promoting critical safety behaviours amongst workers using observations of key operational procedures. A successful BBS system, however, goes much further than providing feedback on peer observations. Ultimately its goal is to initiate a significant psychological shift amongst workers in the way they think about safety. With this report, Verdantix aims to uncover the factors that contribute to an effective BBS programme, the benefits that can be realized by successfully utilizing BBS, and how BBS can be optimized with technology, such as mobile applications, connected wearables, analytical tools, EHS software, learning management systems and advanced training solutions.Developing A Sophisticated Behaviour Based Safety Programme Is A Priority For EHS Managers
Improving Safety Culture Is A Key Challenge For EHS Professionals
BBS Looks To Trigger A Psychological Change In Workers’ Mindsets Towards Safety
Firms Can Leverage Technology To Develop Strong BBS Programmes
Employee Buy-In Is The Pivotal Factor In Building BBS Management Programmes
Existing And Emerging EHS Technology Can Optimize Performance Along A Firm’s BBS Roadmap
Figure 2. Firms Should Develop BBS Through People, Processes And Technology
Figure 3. Key Technology Investments To Enable A Successful BBS Programme
About the Authors
Tom Brown
Senior Consultant, Advisory Services
Tom is a Senior Consultant in the Verdantix Advisory Services practice, where his focus is on delivering client solutions for EHS and sustainability digitization. Tom joined V...
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Bill Pennington
VP Research
Bill is VP Research at Verdantix, where he leads analysis on the evolving and interconnected landscapes of EHS, quality, AI and enterprise risk management. His research helps ...
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