Behaviour Based Safety Observer
Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) Observer Training is designed to build the capability of selected team members to observe, identify, and influence workplace behaviours that impact safety. While traditional safety programs focus on hazard identification and regulatory compliance, BBS Observer Training emphasizes human behaviour as a critical element in preventing incidents. This course enables participants to conduct structured behaviour observations, deliver constructive feedback, recognize safe actions, and report behavioural trends that support proactive safety decisions. It strengthens the cultural foundation of safety by turning observers into active role models who reinforce safe practices and build trust among peers.
Behaviour Based Safety Observer Training
Unlike general BBS safety training it creates awareness of behavioural principles for the broader workforce BBS Observer Training is a role-specific program focused on skill- building for those responsible for conducting formal observations and interventions. It dives deeper into behavioural psychology, observation techniques, data recording, coaching methods, and positive reinforcement strategies. Participants will engage in real-world observation drills, case studies, and feedback simulations to develop the confidence and communication skills needed to lead behaviour-based safety initiatives on the ground. By the end of the course, certified observers will play a pivotal role in reducing unsafe behaviours, improving team accountability, and driving measurable safety performance improvements.
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Duration1/2 Days
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Training ModeVirtual/Face to Face
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LevelIntermediate/Advance
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LanguageEnglish and other regional languages based on availability
Why Should Employers Invest in this Training?
- Early Detection of At-Risk Behaviours: Observers are trained to identify unsafe actions in real-time, allowing for immediate corrective feedback before an incident occurs.
- Strengthens Safety Ownership: To empower employees to take personal responsibility for safety, shifting the culture from reactive enforcement to proactive engagement.
- Bridges the Gap Between Policy and Practice: Reinforce safe behaviours on the shop floor, ensuring that safety procedures are followed not just on paper, but in action.
- Develops Practical Coaching & Feedback Skills: Trains team members to give respectful, effective feedback by building trust and improving compliance without confrontation.
- Improves Peer-to-Peer Communication skills: By Promoting open dialogue around safety, strengthening team dynamics and accountability across departments.
- Supports Audit & Compliance Requirements: Demonstrates a structured, ongoing approach to behavioural safety by improving audit performance and client confidence.
Training Objective
BBS Observer Training is to develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence required for selected employees to actively observe, identify, and influence workplace behaviours that impact safety performance. This training aims to transform frontline personnel, supervisors, and safety champions into effective observers who can recognize safe and at-risk behaviours, deliver constructive feedback, and contribute to data-driven safety improvements. Participants will learn structured observation techniques, behavioural reinforcement methods, and coaching strategies to engage peers positively and promote a culture of accountability. By the end of the course, learners will be capable of conducting formal behaviour-based safety observations, documenting findings, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and playing a central role in driving safe behaviour across the organization.
Training Methodology
Instructor-led
Sessions
Case Study
Analysis
Hands-On
Practice
Group
Discussions
Knowledge
Checks
Final
Assesment
How Will This Training Strengthen Workforce Readiness?
Upon successful completion of the Behaviour Based Safety observer training, participants will acquire the following practical and safety-critical skills:
- Sharpen Observation Skills - Learn how to recognize both safe and unsafe behaviours during routine operations, enhancing day-to-day hazard awareness.
- Encourages Mindful Decision-Making - Promotes behavioural awareness that helps workers think before they act, leading to safer task execution and risk reduction.
- Effective Communication & Feedback - Develops the ability to give respectful, clear feedback thus turning difficult safety conversations into opportunities for learning.
- Builds Peer Accountability - Strengthens teamwork by encouraging open discussions about safety, where everyone becomes responsible for each other’s well-being.
- Fosters a Culture of Continuous Improvement - Instils a mind-set where every team member contributes to a safer workplace, not just through compliance, but through everyday actions.
- Aligns Frontline Behaviour with Safety Goals - Bridges the gap between policy and practice, ensuring workers adopt and sustain safe behaviours aligned with organizational objectives.
Who can take this course?
This course is suitable for anyone involved in workplace operations where safety behaviour matters. It is especially recommended for:
- Supervisors and Line Managers
- Safety Professionals
- Team Leaders/Managers
- Front line Employees and Operators
Assessment
âś… Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ)
Training Mode
Face to face training
Virtual training
