BBS

Definition: 
Behavior Based Safety (see comment)
Subject Area 1: 
Drilling & Operations
Remarks: 
Behavior Based Safety (BBS) is the "application of science of behavior change to real world problems".[1] BBS "focuses on what people do, analyzes why they do it, and then applies a research-supported intervention strategy to improve what people do".[2] At its very core BBS is based on a larger scientific field called Organizational behavior management.[3] To be successful a BBS program must include all employees, from the CEO to the floor associates. To achieve changes in behavior, a change in policy, procedures and/or systems most assuredly will also need some change. Those changes cannot be done without buy-in and support from all involved in making those decisions. BBS is not based on assumptions, personal feeling, and/or common knowledge. To be successful, the BBS program used must be based on scientific knowledge. - A good BBS program will consist of: - Common goals – Both employee and managerial involvement in the process - Definition of what is expected – Specifications of target behaviors derived form safety assessments[4] - Observational data collection - Decisions about how best to proceed based on those data - Feedback to associates being observed - Review