2. Safety today During 2008/09 4.7 million days were lost due to workplace injury 180 workers were killed at work 29.3 million days were lost overall There must be something we can do? There is… Behavioural Safety training Data source HSE
3. Behavioural Safety –What's that then? Behavioural Safety is an approach to workplace safety that focuses on workers' behaviour as the cause of most work-related injuries It’s the natural progression from procedurally based systems Workers recognise that they are the biggest influencers of their own safety They encourage and develop the behavioural safety of others
4. What's in it for us? A manufacturing company reduced accidentsby 45% in four years (HSE) A petrochemicals company saved £250,000 following a behavioural safety programme (HSE) Integrated Packaging Ltd in Gateshead ordered to pay £3,374 in 2008 for a fractured wrist (IOSH) International Paper (UK) Limited fined £6,000 when a worker lost an arm And most important of all –keep your people safe at work
5. Safe behaviours at work and home Identify the link between safety at work, home, family, friends etc What are our responsibilities to each other What do we do to keep everyone safe Human vs process elements
6. Creating a team safety culture Safety Team Activity Understanding Team Dynamics Effective Team working Developing a Team Safety Culture
7. Spotting unsafe behaviour in others What are the drivers of safety personal, financial, commercial, humanitarian – what works? How perception and consequences reinforces beliefs Personal Styles inventory Taking an adult approach to keeping safe (TA) Words, phrases or approaches that get the outcomes required
8. Having safety conversations Communication skills and styles Active Listening Overcoming our reluctance to challenge unsafe behaviours in others The power of positive language My Safety Legacy will demonstrate…
9. Summary and next Steps The behavioural approach works You will save money, effort and people Improve your accident profile Build the confidence of your people Demonstrate you care about safety Talk to us!