Key Questions
The following key questions are answered in this module:
What are the three elements that contribute to workplace safety?
They are human attributes (worker knowledge and skills), work environment (equipment and site or facility), and behaviors (choices workers make and things they do).
Can a BBS program replace a facility's safety program?
No, because a safety program must also address the other two elements of workplace safety: human attributes and work environment.
What is the only available method of successfully causing workers to exceed safety standards?
Only positive consequences (recognition or rewards) can cause workers to exceed standards.
Who should be selected for a BBS program "steering team"?
Members should come from all levels of the organization, be willing to serve, and have leadership skills, communication skills, respect of others, commitment to safety, strong interpersonal skills, time available, and/or resources they can provide to the process.
What is the goal of observation, an important aspect of BBS?
The goal of observation is to determine whether safe behaviors are being used, and if unsafe behaviors are observed, to find out why.