Behavior Based Safety Checklist

Creating a behavior based safety checklist (BBS) involves focusing on observable behaviors that contribute to workplace safety.

Here’s a template for a behavior-based safety checklist:

1. Introduction:

   • Briefly explain the purpose and importance of behavior-based safety in promoting a safer work environment.
   • Emphasize the role of observable behaviors in preventing accidents and injuries.

2. General Observations:

   • Are employees wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)?
   • Are work areas clean and free from clutter or trip hazards?
   • Do employees follow established safety procedures and guidelines?

3. Specific Behaviors:

   • PPE Usage:

     • Are employees wearing safety glasses, gloves, helmets, or other required PPE?
     • Do they properly adjust and wear their PPE according to guidelines?
     • Are there any instances of non-compliance with PPE requirements?

   • Safe Lifting Practices:

     • Do employees use proper lifting techniques, such as bending at the knees and lifting with the legs?
     • Are heavy objects being lifted with the assistance of equipment or other workers?
     • Are employees avoiding awkward or risky lifting positions?

   • Equipment Operation:

     • Are operators following safe procedures when operating machinery or equipment?
     • Are guards and safety devices in place and functioning correctly?
     • Do employees conduct pre-operation checks and inspections as required?

   • Housekeeping:

     • Are work areas clean and organized, with tools and materials properly stored?
     • Spills promptly cleaned up to prevent slips and falls?
     • Are waste bins emptied regularly to prevent overflow?

   • Communication and Coordination:

     • Do employees effectively communicate with each other regarding safety concerns or hazards?
     • Are there clear procedures for reporting near misses or safety incidents?
     • Are supervisors and management actively engaged in promoting safety and addressing concerns?

4. Positive Observations:

   • Recognize and commend employees for demonstrating safe behaviors.
   • Highlight examples of employees going above and beyond to ensure safety in the workplace.

5. Areas for Improvement:

   • Identify any observed behaviors that deviate from safety protocols.
   • Provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.

6. Conclusion:

   • Summarize the key findings of the observation.
   • Reinforce the importance of ongoing vigilance and commitment to safety.
   • Encourage employees to continue practicing safe behaviors and actively participate in the BBS program.

By implementing and regularly using this behavior based safety checklist, organizations can proactively identify and address potential safety hazards, ultimately fostering a safer and more productive work environment.

Using eAuditor Audits & Inspections for conducting behavior-based safety (BBS) inspections can greatly streamline the process and enhance safety practices in the workplace. Here’s how you might structure such inspection using Behavior Based Safety Checklist:

1. eAuditor Audits & Inspections provides behavior-based safety checklist that can be customized with these sections
   

   • General Observations:

     • Include options for observing general safety practices like PPE usage, housekeeping, and adherence to safety procedures.

   • Specific Behaviors:

     • Include subsections for specific behaviors such as safe lifting practices, equipment operation, communication, and coordination.

   • Positive Observations:

     • Provide a space for recording positive observations and behaviors worth recognizing.

   • Areas for Improvement:

     • Allow users to identify observed behaviors that deviate from safety protocols and suggest improvements.

2. Checklist Items:

   • Within each section, list specific Behavior Based Safety checklist items corresponding to observable behaviors.

3. Photo and Video Capture:

   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections enables users to capture photos or videos as evidence of observed behaviors, both positive and areas for improvement.
   • This feature can provide valuable documentation and context for follow-up actions.

4. Comments and Notes:

   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections allows users to add comments or notes to provide additional context or detail for each observation.

5. Scoring and Rating:

   • Optionally, eAuditor Audits & Inspections has scoring system to evaluate overall safety performance based on observed behaviors.
   • Users can assign ratings or scores to different sections or checklist items.

6. Reporting:

   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections provides options for generating comprehensive inspection reports.
   • Reports are customizable and exportable in various formats (e.g., PDF) for sharing and analysis.

7. Dashboard and Analytics:

   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections includes a dashboard to track inspection trends, identify recurring safety issues, and measure improvements over time.
   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections dashboard can include visual analytics can help stakeholders gain insights into safety performance and prioritize interventions.

8. Training and Resources:

   • eAuditor Audits & Inspections offers access to app training materials.

9. Conclusion:

   • Encourage users to utilize the eAuditor Audits & Inspections regularly to conduct BBS inspections and contribute to a safer work environment.
   • Emphasize the role of every employee in promoting a culture of safety through their behaviors and actions.

By utilizing a comprehensive checklist in eAuditor Audits & Inspections tailored for behavior-based safety inspections, organizations can empower their workforce to actively participate in safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety practices.