Advanced Topics in Behavior-Based Safety

Advanced Topics inBehavior-Based SafetyBehavioral Safety Now, 2006Kansas City, Mo.Terry E. McSweenQuality Safety Edge1© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeObjectivesDuring this workshop, you will:– Complete a preliminary assessment– Develop a preliminary plan forenhancing your BBS process2© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeOur AgendaIntroduction– Emergency exits– Who is QSE?Common issuesReview BBS basicsBest practices and self assessmentQ & A3© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeWho are we?BBS experience began in 1980QSE founded in 1990National Awards– ASSE Scrivener Award, 1994– OBM Network Outstanding Contribution, 2001The Values-Based Safety Process– Initial publication in 1995– 2nd Edition, 2003Started Behavioral Safety NOW in 19954© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeCommon “Barriers” Active employee resistance Lack of employee participation and support– After initial implementation– At some time after implementation Poor management support Too many initiatives Too little attention to safety issues/systems5© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeThe BasicsEmployee conduct observations of critical behaviorsVoluntaryNo namesNo disciplineObservations announced in advanceIncludes positivesImmediate feedback6© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeThermal Area - Major RefinerySafety Observations vs Number of Accidents1080Safety ObservationsStarted 8/949708607snts50n6tioeaidcrv5c40esAbf4oO30f#o3#20210100ctctJun JularayarayAugececSep ONov D'94 Feb MApr MJun Jul Aug Sep ONov D'95 Feb MApr MJunJanJanAccidentsObservations7© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeRecordable Accidents at a RefineryValues BasedSafety7654# 3210199119921993199419958© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeLWC Rate at a RefineryLost Workday Incident RatesValues-Based Safety2.52rshkw 1.500,00021rep#0.50198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004Year9© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety EdgeAverage Monthly ParticipationPercentage of Employees Conducting Observations90807060tne 50rc 40eP 302010020002001200220032004 YTD10© Copyright 2006 Quality Safety Edge