Professional Certification on Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS)

Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) is a proactive safety management approach that focuses on identifying, analyzing, and improving unsafe behaviors that lead to workplace incidents and accidents. Research across high-risk industries such as manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, power, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and infrastructure has consistently shown that 80–90% of workplace accidents are linked to unsafe acts and human behavior rather than unsafe conditions alone.

Traditional safety systems primarily rely on rules, procedures, and engineering controls. While these are essential, they are often insufficient without addressing the human and organizational factors that influence day-to-day safety performance. Behaviour-Based Safety bridges this gap by promoting safe behaviors through observation, feedback, positive reinforcement, leadership involvement, and a strong safety culture.

This programme is designed to provide participants with a practical, structured, and implementable understanding of BBS, integrating global best practices, ISO 45001 requirements, human factors, and recent trends such as psychological safety, safety leadership, and digital safety tools.

The training emphasizes real-world applications, case studies, and hands-on learning, enabling organizations to reduce incidents, improve safety culture, enhance employee engagement, and achieve sustainable safety excellence.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Behaviour-Based Safety

• Evolution of workplace safety: reactive to proactive approaches
• Concept and philosophy of Behaviour-Based Safety
• Difference between traditional safety systems and BBS
• Relationship between behavior, accidents, and near misses
• Heinrich’s Triangle and modern safety models
• Importance of BBS in high-risk industries
• Benefits of BBS: accident reduction, productivity, morale, and compliance

Module 2: Human Factors and Safety Psychology

• Human behavior and decision-making at the workplace
• Why people take shortcuts and unsafe actions
• Role of attitudes, beliefs, perception, and habits in safety
• Error types: slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations
• Fatigue, stress, workload, and mental health impacts on safety
• Risk perception and normalization of deviance
• Psychological safety and its role in reporting hazards

Module 3: Identifying Unsafe Acts and At-Risk Behaviours

• Common unsafe behaviors across industries
• Unsafe acts vs. unsafe conditions
• Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Task Risk Assessment (TRA) from a behavioral lens
• Critical behaviors for accident prevention
• Leading vs. lagging safety indicators
• Near-miss reporting and behavioral insights
• Root causes of unsafe behavior

Module 4: Safety Culture and Leadership Role

• Safety culture vs. safety climate
• Management commitment and visible leadership
• Role of supervisors and frontline leaders
• Safety accountability at all organizational levels
• Communication, trust, and employee engagement
• Integrating BBS into organizational values
• Case examples of strong vs. weak safety cultures

Module 5: BBS Observation Process and Tools

• Purpose and principles of safety observations
• Designing effective BBS checklists
• Observation techniques: planned vs. unplanned
• Peer-to-peer safety observations
• Data collection, analysis, and trend identification
• Avoiding blame and punishment in BBS
• Ethical considerations in observations

Module 6: Feedback, Coaching, and Positive Reinforcement

• Importance of constructive feedback
• Techniques for effective safety conversations
• Coaching unsafe behaviors without conflict
• Positive reinforcement and recognition systems
• Behavior correction vs. behavior encouragement
• Role of motivation and rewards in BBS
• Building trust through feedback

Module 7: Integrating BBS with Safety Management Systems

• Alignment of BBS with ISO 45001
• Integration with HIRA, PTW, LOTO, and SOPs
• BBS and incident investigation
• Linking BBS with EHS KPIs and audits
• Contractor safety and BBS implementation
• Digital tools and mobile apps for BBS
• Using data analytics for proactive safety management

Module 8: Case Studies, Best Practices, and Implementation Roadmap

• Successful BBS implementations in manufacturing, construction, and process industries
• Indian and global case studies
• Common challenges and barriers in BBS implementation
• Change management for BBS adoption
• Step-by-step roadmap to implement BBS in an organization
• Measuring effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Future trends in behavior-based and people-centric safety

Eligibility

• Graduates / Diploma holders in Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Safety, Management, or allied disciplines
• EHS professionals, Safety Officers, Safety Engineers
• Supervisors, Managers, and Line Leaders
• HR professionals involved in safety culture initiatives
• Plant heads, Operations managers, and Contractors
• Consultants, Trainers, Faculty members, and Research scholars

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 3 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive study material for all modules in soft copy, aligned with current industry requirements
• Interactive online live sessions with expert faculty
• Industry-oriented explanations supported by real-world examples
• Participant feedback collected after each module
• All training and learning sessions conducted in English

Assessment & Certification

An online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Professional Certification in Behavioural-Based Safety by the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute actively supports career development through its placement assistance initiatives. The dedicated placement cell, comprising senior HR professionals and talent acquisition experts, maintains strong industry linkages across manufacturing, agri-food, logistics, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, sustainability consulting, and environmental services sectors.

Support includes:

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Mock interviews
• Career guidance and industry exposure 

Future Career & Organizational Benefits

• Improved accident prevention and risk control
• Stronger safety culture and employee engagement
• Reduced incidents, downtime, and costs
• Enhanced compliance with ISO 45001 and statutory requirements
• Career roles such as:
• Safety Officer / Safety Engineer
• EHS Manager
• BBS Champion / Safety Trainer
• Safety Auditor
• Operations & Safety Leadership Roles

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Apply Online

Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 19^th Jan 2026.

For further enquiries, call or write to us on:
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