Enhancing Workplace Safety through Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS): A Case Study and Experimental Analysis

Year : 2024 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 25 28
    By

    Manikandan Hareendran,

  • Santhu Varghese Thomas a,

  • Vivek Kanjiangat,

  1. Professor, Mangalam College of Engineering (APJAKTU), Kottayam, Kerala, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Mangalam College of Engineering (APJAKTU), Kottayam, Kerala, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) is a method designed to enhance workplace safety by concentrating on the actions and behaviors of workers. It works by encouraging a proactive safety culture where everyone is actively engaged in preventing accidents. This article explores the principles of BBS, describes an experimental case study conducted at a manufacturing facility, and presents the outcomes and implications. The case study used Behavioural observation, feedback, and training as interventions to encourage safe Behaviours among employees. Results demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in unsafe acts and incidents, indicating the effectiveness of BBS as a safety management strategy.

Keywords: Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), Workplace Safety, Proactive Safety Culture, Behavioral Observation, Safety Management Strategy

[This article belongs to International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis ]

How to cite this article:
Manikandan Hareendran, Santhu Varghese Thomas a, Vivek Kanjiangat. Enhancing Workplace Safety through Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS): A Case Study and Experimental Analysis. International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis. 2024; 02(02):25-28.
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Manikandan Hareendran, Santhu Varghese Thomas a, Vivek Kanjiangat. Enhancing Workplace Safety through Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS): A Case Study and Experimental Analysis. International Journal of Mechanical Dynamics and Systems Analysis. 2024; 02(02):25-28. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijmdsa/article=2024/view=188360


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 02
Issue 02
Received 12/11/2024
Accepted 21/11/2024
Published 07/12/2024
Publication Time 25 Days
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