Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) is a practical approach that focuses on the everyday actions and decisions workers make while performing their tasks. It aims to reduce accidents by observing behaviour, identifying unsafe habits, and encouraging positive actions.
Instead of relying only on systems, equipment or rules, BBS helps people understand why accidents happen and how simple behavioural changes can prevent them.
At its core, Behaviour Based Safety is about creating a workplace where employees look out for themselves and each other, making safety a natural part of daily work.
Even in workplaces with strong safety systems, many incidents still occur because of human behaviour—rushing, ignoring hazards, skipping steps, or working without full focus.
Studies show that a large percentage of workplace accidents happen due to unsafe actions rather than unsafe conditions.
Industries such as construction, manufacturing, power plants, oil & gas, mining and logistics operate in demanding environments where even small mistakes can lead to major consequences.
This is where a Behaviour Based Safety approach becomes essential.
BBS helps organisations by:
When behaviour changes, safety improves—and this improvement is sustainable and measurable.
Ken Institute’s Behaviour Based Safety Training is designed to help teams understand the human side of safety. The training is not limited to theory. It includes case studies, discussions, observation tools and real workplace examples that make the concepts easy to apply.
The training covers:
Participants learn how to approach colleagues respectfully, guide them in the right direction and build a culture where safety becomes everyone’s responsibility.
The training also highlights emotional, psychological and environmental factors that influence how people behave at work.
Below are the main modules included in the BBS training program. These can be customised based on your organisation’s needs and safety maturity level.
Workers become more aware of their actions and make safer choices.
Teams learn how to talk about safety openly and positively.
Workers feel responsible for their own safety and for their colleagues.
Supervisors and managers learn how to guide and influence safe behaviour.
Companies experience steady improvement in safety performance.
Observation records and behaviour data are valuable during inspections.
The training suits all industries where safety plays a key role.
Workers return with a better understanding of their responsibilities and a renewed commitment to safety.
Ken Institute offers flexible training formats to suit global and industry-specific requirements.
Ideal for learning concepts through discussions, case studies and interactive sessions. Online classes include videos, quizzes and virtual group activities.
Our trainers visit your workplace to observe real tasks, workflows and behaviour patterns. This helps participants apply BBS principles directly in their environment.
A combination of online learning and on-ground observations, suitable for large teams or companies operating multiple sites.
Many organisations are at different stages of their safety journey. We design tailor-made BBS programs to match your culture, industry and operational needs.
Each training session includes:
Consultant - NSDF, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Govt of India
NASA'S Senior Scientist in Human Computer Interface, NASA Life Time Acheivement Award Oct 2013 Winner
Director - Clinical & Medical Affairs , Morphic Medical , USA
The goal is to help workers recognise unsafe actions, understand their root causes and adopt safer habits through observation and positive reinforcement.
No. BBS can be applied in small, medium and large workplaces. Any organisation that values safety can implement BBS principles.
The duration depends on the program level. Most training sessions are 1–2 days, and extended programs can be conducted over weeks for deeper implementation.
Yes. All participants who complete the training and assessments receive a certification from Ken Institute.
No. BBS complements existing safety systems like PPE rules, SOPs and audits. It strengthens them by focusing on human behaviour.
Absolutely. We tailor the modules, case studies and examples based on your industry, risks and work culture.
Yes. Organisations that adopt Behaviour Based Safety consistently experience noticeable reductions in unsafe actions, near misses and workplace incidents.