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Behavioural Base Safety

Instructor: Hurix Digital

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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3 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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There are 3 modules in this course

Behavioural Base Safety: Observing, Coaching, and Reinforcing Safe Workplace Behaviors is an intermediate-level course designed for safety professionals, supervisors, and operational leaders who want to reduce workplace incidents by focusing on human behavior. Traditional compliance-based approaches often fail to engage employees effectively; this course teaches how to transform observations into actionable feedback, reinforce positive behaviors, and build a proactive safety culture.

Through expert-led videos, real-world case studies from organizations that successfully applied BBS frameworks, and hands-on exercises, you'll learn to design structured observation systems, provide timely and constructive feedback, implement reinforcement strategies, and monitor behavioral trends. By the end of the course, you'll be able to implement practical Behavior-Based Safety programs that improve workplace engagement, minimize at-risk behaviors, and enhance overall safety performance.

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In this foundational lesson, learners will explore the key models and theories that shape Behavior-Based Safety. They’ll examine how individual actions influence workplace safety outcomes, compare leading BBS frameworks, and understand the psychological principles behind safe and unsafe behaviors. Through case examples, learners will analyze how organizations apply BBS models to reduce incidents, and practice mapping behaviors to safety outcomes in their own work settings.

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3 videos2 readings1 assignment

3 videosTotal 14 minutes

Introduction and Welcome 4 minutes
Understanding Behavioural-Based Safety Fundamentals5 minutes
Core Models and Principles of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 14 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview4 minutes
Foundations of Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

HOL: Conducting a Behavior-Based Safety Observation15 minutes

This lesson explores the practical techniques used to observe workplace behaviors and provide feedback that reinforces safe practices. Learners will examine structured observation methods, including defining critical behaviors, recording at-risk and safe actions, and avoiding common biases during observation. They’ll also practice delivering both positive reinforcement and constructive coaching in ways that build trust and accountability. Through real-world industry examples, learners will discover how consistent observation-feedback cycles reduce incidents, encourage peer-to-peer accountability, and foster a proactive safety culture.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

This lesson explores practical strategies for reinforcing safe workplace behaviors and coaching employees to reduce at-risk actions. Learners will examine evidence-based reinforcement techniques, including positive feedback, recognition programs, and behavior modeling. They will also practice coaching conversations that correct unsafe behaviors constructively, maintain trust, and strengthen team engagement. Through real-world case studies and interactive exercises, learners will gain the skills to create a culture where safe behaviors are consistently recognized, repeated, and internalized across teams.