2.3 Behavior-Based Safety

Behavior-based safety (BBS) helps employees identify and choose safe behaviors. Safety in the workplace has typically focused on equipment, engineering controls, and conditions in the work environment. Individual behavior is often overlooked as an important part of a good safety and health program.

Managers and supervisors should oversee behavior in the workplace. They should correct unsafe behavior and recognize safe behavior.

2.3.1 Job Safety Observation

A Job Safety Observation (JSO) form provides direct, measurable information that will impact an employee’s safe work practices. Managers and supervisors use the JSO to observe tasks in which employees are potentially exposed to physical, chemical, or other kinds of hazards (see chapter 7). Instructions for using the JSO can be found on the back of the form.