Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness · Short course
Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Training
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to understand human behaviour, implement Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) systems, improve safe behaviours, and reduce workplace incidents through proactive…
The programme
Programme overview
Programme content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac outline. Confirm entry requirements and the applicable certificate before booking.
This programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills to understand human behaviour, implement Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) systems, improve safe behaviours, and reduce workplace incidents through proactive interventions.
The programme combines subject knowledge with workplace application. The detailed day-by-day outline below includes the published session themes and individual topics, so you can compare the course with the responsibilities of your role.
Practical work and assessment are part of the supplied outline. The facilitator must determine suitable equipment, supervision and activities for the selected training level.
Who should attend
Is this programme for you?
Workplace safety personnel, supervisors and employees with responsibilities relevant to this subject.
- Individuals with responsibilities relevant to the programme’s subject.
- Workplace teams arranging training for designated personnel.
- Supervisors coordinating readiness, communication and follow-up.
Purpose of the learning
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand human behaviour in relation to safety
- Conduct behaviour-based safety observations
- Provide effective feedback and coaching
- Analyse behavioural data and trends
- Implement and sustain a BBS programme
- Improve workplace safety culture
3 learning blocks
Detailed programme outline
01Day 1 — Introduction to BBS
The published outline groups these sessions together: Introduction to BBS; Human behaviour & safety; Safety culture & behaviour; Communication & engagement; Behaviour observation techniques. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Definition and principles of BBS
- Difference between unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
- Benefits of BBS programmes
- Behavioural science basics
- ABC Model (Antecedent–Behaviour–Consequence)
- Why people take risks
- Relationship between culture and behaviour
- Leading vs lagging indicators
- Role of leadership
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Coaching for safe behaviour
- Positive reinforcement
- Observation methods
- Identifying critical behaviours
- Observation checklists
- Behaviour observation exercise
- Communication role play
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Observation checklists; Behaviour observation exercise; Communication role play. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
02Day 2 — Conducting behaviour observations
The published outline groups these sessions together: Conducting behaviour observations; Data collection & analysis; Intervention strategies; Employee involvement; Developing a BBS programme. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Planning observations
- Recording safe and unsafe behaviours
- Recording behavioural data
- Identifying trends and patterns
- Coaching and corrective actions
- Reinforcing safe behaviours
- Encouraging participation
- Building ownership
- Setting objectives
- Implementation steps
- Monitoring performance
- Develop a BBS observation checklist
- Conduct a mock observation and feedback session
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Monitoring performance; Develop a BBS observation checklist; Conduct a mock observation and feedback session. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
03Day 3 · optional — Monitoring behavioural performance
The published outline groups these sessions together: Monitoring behavioural performance; Continuous improvement; Integration with OHS systems; Leadership & sustainability; Action planning. The topics below retain the course content supplied by Ratomac.
Topics to explore
- Tracking safety behaviour trends
- Using KPIs
- Improving BBS programmes
- Addressing gaps
- Linking BBS with OHS management systems
- ISO 45001 alignment
- Role of leadership in sustaining BBS
- Creating a safety culture
- Developing BBS implementation plans
- Organisational commitment
- Develop a BBS implementation plan
- Group presentation
Practical learning
The day’s concluding applied topics include: Organisational commitment; Develop a BBS implementation plan; Group presentation. Practical arrangements are confirmed by the facilitator for the selected programme.
From discussion to application
How the programme could be delivered
The supplied outline combines knowledge sessions with practical activities. The detailed topics are grouped by training day, with any optional day identified in the outline.
The programme includes formative activities and a summative assessment approach. Ratomac will confirm the specific practical evaluation, evidence requirements and certificate applicable to the booking.
For workplace groups, include your operating environment, participant roles and any existing training when you enquire. This helps the team assess suitability without assuming that every level has the same requirements.
Discuss your requirements
Dates, duration & arrangements
Contact Ratomac to agree the final programme, duration and delivery format. Include your preferred timing, location and whether the enquiry is for yourself or a team.
Discuss this programme ↗Content and duration follow the supplied Ratomac programme outline.