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Behaviour-Based Safety emphasises safe behaviour to prevent workplace injuries

This course is designed to help organisations shift from a compliance-driven mindset to a proactive, people-centred safety culture

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  • Creates a study community with your colleagues
  • Allows you to tailor the training to your organisation

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Behaviour-Based Safety for Leaders and Managers

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Course Information

This one day course introduces leaders and managers to the principles of behaviour-based safety, explains why behaviours matter more than rules alone, and teaches practical strategies for observing, reporting, and reinforcing safe practices. Participants will learn how to play an active role in building a strong safety culture—where everyone is responsible for safety.

Benefits of the course

Benefits of Culture Change for Behaviour-Based Safety for Leaders and Managers

Benefits for Individuals

  • You will learn how to leverage authentic leadership behaviours in growing a strong safety culture through Behavioural-Based Safety, building trust and engagement
  • Through discussions and exercise, understand BBS principles, coaching to address unsafe behaviour and reinforce safety practices and use of data to target action plans
  • Provides confidence in demonstrate ownership and accountability for a culture change journey within your organisation.

 

Benefits for employers

  • Gives you assurance that employees actively participate in culture change through behavioural-based safety initiatives.
  • Strengthens leadership influence on safety
  • Builds positive behaviours and attitudes that contribute towards a positive team culture, ultimately leading to Increases staff productivity, attendance, morale and retention.
  • Contributes to reducing workplace incidents and injuries by changing unsafe behaviours before accidents occur.
  • Demonstrates your commitment to excellent health and safety standards to stakeholders.

Why choose British Safety Council

World Class Experience

We are one of the leading global providers of training in health, safety, wellbeing and the environment. We pride ourselves on creating a positive learning experience for all our students. With expert trainers, exceptional pass rates and innovative, engaging materials, it is no wonder our students rate us as excellent. 

Why we care

You will be joining our large cohort of students who have successfully completed their professional development with us. You will also be supporting our global charitable activities in our dedication to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work.

Course overview

This one-day program is designed for employees who want to help make their workplace safer and better. The course focuses on:

  • Understanding the role of employees in building a proactive safety culture through Behaviour-Based Safety.
  • Recognising and addressing unsafe behaviours that impact workplace safety.
  • Fostering psychological safety and open communication to report safety issues.
  • Actively participating in safety improvements by suggesting fixes.
  • Demonstrating behaviours that support a positive and engaged safety culture.

Through interactive sessions, group discussions, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to contribute to a safer, more collaborative workplace.

Course Structure:

The course includes six sessions, each focusing on a key aspect of BBS from an employee perspective.

  • Session 1: Introduction to Behaviour-Based Safety
  • Session 2: Recognising Unsafe Behaviours
  • Session 3: Fostering Open Communication for Safety
  • Session 4: Contributing to Safety Improvements
  • Session 5: Building a Positive Safety Culture
  • Session 6: Taking Action for a Safer Workplace

Learning outcome

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the importance of Behaviour-Based Safety and their role in making the workplace safer through improvements.
  • Identify unsafe behaviours and systemic issues that affect safety in their workplace.
  • Apply strategies to foster psychological safety and open communication about safety concerns.
  • Participate actively in safety improvement initiatives by reporting issues and suggesting fixes.
  • Demonstrate behaviours that contribute to a positive, engaged, and safe team culture.

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