Behavioural Safety

This course is ideal for employees, supervisors, team leaders, and managers across all industries who have a responsibility for health and safety or a role in influencing workplace behaviour. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking to understand how to foster a safer, more proactive safety culture within their organisation.

You will learn the fundamental principles of behavioural safety, including how behaviour influences safety performance, how to develop and implement behavioural safety programmes, and how to foster positive safety attitudes across the workforce. The course also covers techniques for evaluating and sustaining long-term improvements in workplace safety.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Recognise the core concepts behind behavioural safety.
• Contribute to a safer working environment through positive influence and safety leadership.
• Support or lead the implementation of a behavioural safety initiative.
• Promote safe attitudes and challenge unsafe behaviours in a constructive way.
• Help sustain safety improvements through continuous evaluation and feedback.

Introduction to Behavioural Safety

• What is behavioural safety
• Key concepts and definitions
• The business case for behavioural safety

How Behavioural Safety Works

• Core behavioural safety processes
• Factors that influence workplace behaviour

Designing and Implementing a Behavioural Safety Programme

• Key steps in programme design
• Implementing initiatives effectively
• Benefits and common challenges

Fostering Positive Attitudes Across the Workforce

• Why attitudes matter in safety
• Influencing mindset and behaviour
• Overcoming resistance and barriers

End of Course Assessment