Behaviour-Based Safety: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this foundation-level course takes Behaviour-Based Safety out of the textbook and into the reality of operating sites, permit systems and audit programmes. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind Behaviour-Based Safety in clear, practical language
• 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to Behaviour-Based Safety for the constraints of operating sites, permit systems and audit programmes
• 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
• 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day Behaviour-Based Safety
• 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days

What You Will Take Away

• A ready-to-adapt audit and inspection checklist
• Risk-assessment worksheets you can apply immediately
• An incident-review template with root-cause prompts

Who Should Attend

• HSE Officers & Managers
• Site Supervisors & Foremen
• Safety Committee Members
• Operations & Maintenance Staff

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from operating sites, permit systems and audit programmes.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Behaviour-Based Safety

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Behaviour-Based Safety in operating sites, permit systems and audit programmes.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Behaviour-Based Safety.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Behaviour-Based Safety, built around realistic situations in operating sites, permit systems and audit programmes.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Behaviour-Based Safety.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Behaviour-Based Safety.

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