ABCs of BBS
Value of BBS
Components of BBS
BBS Best Practices
100

What do the letters "A", "B", and "C" in a behavior based safety system stand for?

Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences

100

Upholding ____________ in the workplace is critical.

safe behaviors

100

What are the four components of a BBS system?

Observations, checklist, feedback, and goals.

100

Focus on the facts when performing observations. Refrain from making emotional statements or providing ____________________.

Personal opinions

200

This element refers to the factors leading up to an individual engaging in certain behaviors.

Antecedents

200

According to occupational safety experts, at-risk behaviors contribute to the vast majority  (_____%) of workplace accidents.

97

200

Observers should always be trusted and respected employees who have been properly trained to perform objective observations and are well-experienced in ______________.

the tasks being observed

200

To increase the likelihood of employees upholding safe behaviors, such actions must be _______________.

positively reinforced

300

This term refers to any observable actions an individual partakes in, such as what they do or say.

Behaviors

300

The BBS approach encourages employees to always keep safety at the top of their minds by thinking critically about________________.

the impact of their behaviors.

300

Checklists should be catered to the tasks at hand and outline key hazards and _____________ to monitor.

safety behaviors

300

It’s best to refrain from providing ____________ reinforcement for the behavior at hand

excessive

400

This term refers to what occurs after an individual engages in certain behaviors.

Consequences

400

Frequent BBSOs usually deliver long-term results by pushing employees to continuously improve and adopt a mindset that focuses on___________________.

avoiding unsafe practices on the job.

400

Observers should provide employees with feedback both _______ and _______ BBSOs take place.

during, after

400

Social reinforcement may entail public or private_______________.

verbal praise
500

What are the two categories of consequences?

Reinforcers and punishers

500

An individual who repeatedly engages in unsafe behaviors on the job without getting hurt may ______________.

keep taking risks

500

Goals should be ___________ in nature and reasonably achievable.

Short-term

500

_________ reinforcement may involve free snacks, catered lunches, gift cards, trophies or plaques, and additional workplace privileges.

tangible
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