ABCs of BBS
What do the letters "A", "B", and "C" in a behavior based safety system stand for?
Antecedents, Behaviors, and Consequences
Upholding ____________ in the workplace is critical.
safe behaviors
What are the four components of a BBS system?
Observations, checklist, feedback, and goals.
Focus on the facts when performing observations. Refrain from making emotional statements or providing ____________________.
Personal opinions
This element refers to the factors leading up to an individual engaging in certain behaviors.
Antecedents
According to occupational safety experts, at-risk behaviors contribute to the vast majority (_____%) of workplace accidents.
97
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
To increase the likelihood of employees upholding safe behaviors, such actions must be _______________.
positively reinforced
This term refers to any observable actions an individual partakes in, such as what they do or say.
Behaviors
The BBS approach encourages employees to always keep safety at the top of their minds by thinking critically about________________.
the impact of their behaviors.
Checklists should be catered to the tasks at hand and outline key hazards and _____________ to monitor.
safety behaviors
It’s best to refrain from providing ____________ reinforcement for the behavior at hand
excessive
This term refers to what occurs after an individual engages in certain behaviors.
Consequences
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.
Observers should provide employees with feedback both _______ and _______ BBSOs take place.
during, after
Social reinforcement may entail public or private_______________.
What are the two categories of consequences?
Reinforcers and punishers
An individual who repeatedly engages in unsafe behaviors on the job without getting hurt may ______________.
keep taking risks
Goals should be ___________ in nature and reasonably achievable.
Short-term
_________ reinforcement may involve free snacks, catered lunches, gift cards, trophies or plaques, and additional workplace privileges.