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Showing 1 to 11 of 11 for “"Behavior Based Safety"”.
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Behavior Based Safety and the Multi-Generational Workforce
… were needed in order to effectively implement a Behavior Based Safety program within a specific company. The study found that there was a greater difference between generations regarding observations than on other domains. The results suggest that additional research should be undertaken in order …
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The Effectiveness of Behavior-based Safety in the Flight Training Environment
… reduced through the implementation of behavior-based safety (BBS)? and (b) Is there a significant increase in the utilization of clearing turns prior to the initiation of training maneuvers by students in the flight program after BBS implementation? The participants in this study were …
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A Correlational Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Behavior-Based Safety in an Offshore Oil Production Facility
… activities with high incident rates. Workplace safety has remained a challenge for these industries which strive to operate injury free. Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) is used as a safety intervention approach to minimize the frequency and severity of workplace incidents and injuries. Many …
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Safety management model based on lean construction and behavior-based safety to reduce accidents in smes in the construction sector
La industria de construcción ha experimentado a través de los años un problema preocupante el cual es el incremento de accidentes de trabajo. Esto ha ocasionado que muchos trabajadores tengan una lesión orgánica, perturbación funcional o psiquiátrica, una invalidez o en el peor de los casos la …
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The Effects of Feedback on Safety Observations and Related Behaviors
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) has been remarkably successful at decreasing injuries and fatalities in organizational settings. Direct, behavioral observations are one cornerstone of effective BBS programs. This study examined the effects of providing managerial-level, weekly feedback to front-line …
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Exploring Personal Responsibility for Participation in Organizational Processes: Antecedents and Consequences
… (Cummings & Anton, 1990; Dose & Klimoski, 1995). Behaviors performed due to personal responsibility are performed for internal as opposed to external reasons. It was hypothesized that feelings of personal responsibility could be influenced by both individual (interdependent self-construal, group …
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Investigating the Impact of Specific, Global, and Social Comparison Feedback on Safety Behaviors
Behavior-based safety feedback is increasingly used by organizations to reduce the frequency and severity of work-related injuries. Improvements in safety performance have been demonstrated in numerous settings following behavior-based (BB) safety feedback. The relative impact of global, specific, …
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The Heinrich Model: Determining Contemporary Relevance
… as long as his work has been at the core of the safety profession, Herbert William Heinrich has been a staple of debate. His 1931 work Industrial Accident Prevention: A Scientific Approach has sparked worldwide debate on the effectiveness or ineffectiveness of his safety theories, as well as the …
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My Trash, Your Treasure: What Prevents Risk-Based Governance from Diffusing in American Coal Mining Safety Regulation?
Recently, there has been a growth of risk-based governance in coal mining safety regulation in many European and commonwealth countries. However, it is puzzling that the progress is much slower in the U.S. This dissertation seeks to explore this puzzle by examining the question what are the …
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Development and Application of a Risk-Based Online Body-of-Knowledge for the U.S. Underground Coal Mining Industry: RISKGATE-US COAL
… the need for improved methods of major safety hazard identification and control. While many solutions to reducing the risk of mine disasters have been proposed, including stricter regulation and improved technology, a comprehensive risk management approach has yet to be fully integrated …
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A Comparison of Feedforward versus Feedback Interventions for Safety Self-Management in Mining Operations
… field study examined the efficacy of a safety self-management intervention to increase safety-related work practices in mining operations. A total of 15 male miners participated in the study while engaging in their normal work practices at the Virginia Tech Quarry, located in Blacksburg, …