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Book SynopsisThis book makes the case that far too much work undertaken under the banner of âbehavioural safetyâ is overly person-focused. âIf you can walk on hot coals, you can do anything â so be safeâ needs to be dismissed out of hand, but also more advanced techniques based on coaching and empowerment fail to reflect the fact that, as âJust Cultureâ models show, the great majority of causes of unsafe behaviour are environmental. Our methodologies mustnât focus on the person with an open mind that there may be an underlying root cause; they must start from the statistically proven assumption that there is an underlying cause. This shift in mindset has a profound impact on the type of methodologies we must lead with, how they are used, how they are perceived, and last but certainly not least, their efficacy.
A Definitive Guide to Behavioural Safety is a one-stop guide to all of the core theories and principles that underpin behaviour-based safety. All front-line behaviours that lead to i
Trade Review
"...he sets out to provoke a debate about BBS (and) is well positioned to do so having been part of the seminal research...an enjoyable read... there is very useful examination of communication, the need for good behavioural data and analysis, planning, good material on coaching .. and pleased to see, in a section on wellbeing, the author highlighting that workplace safety is the least of our concerns.. a lot of very useful questioning and signposting... (so in conclusion) this is a very useful primer, extremely accessible and worthy of a read by anyone... highly recommended. Buy it, read it, keep it – but don’t forget to pass the message on.
Health and Safety at Work, Dec 2017
"This book provides the first short, accessible and easy-to-read guide to the principles and practise of Behavioural safety...Marsh writes in a very chatty and engaging style (and) the book is written from the perspective of someone who has implemented numerous behavioural programmes across a range of industries... the reader is presented with valuable proven insights...This is essential reading for anyone embarking on, or relaunching, a behavioural safety programme..."
IOSH Magazine, September 2017
Table of ContentsIntroduction - Behavioral Safety: Where Are We Now?
Part One - Identifying and Addressing the Problem
Chapter One - Why People Take Risks at Work
Chapter Two - Safety Training as Ground Zero
Chapter Three - Heinrich’s Principle: Version 2.0
Chapter Four - A Lack of Safety Leadership
Part Two - Behavioral Safety Solutions
Chapter Five - Planning For Behavioral Safety
Chapter Six – Identifying Risks and Pitfalls
Chapter Seven - Person-Focused Methodologies and Human Factors
Chapter Eight - A ‘Don’t Do That’ Approach
Chapter Nine - Generic Skills
Chapter Ten - Systemic Behavioral Analysis
Chapter Eleven - Led and Behavioral Measurement
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