BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: How to create a safety-first workplace culture

Organisations are prioritising behavioural safety as part of a broader effort to reduce workplace incidents and create a proactive, safety-first culture. Unlike traditional safety measures that focus solely on compliance, behavioural safety initiatives encourage employees to take personal responsibility for workplace safety, embedding positive safety habits into daily routines. By implementing leadership-driven engagement, comprehensive employee training, and behaviour-based safety (BBS) programs, companies can improve safety […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: Key metrics and best practice for 2025

Behavioural safety programs have become a cornerstone of workplace safety strategies across the UK’s public and private sectors. These initiatives focus on fostering positive safety behaviours, reducing workplace risks, and promoting a proactive safety culture. However, measuring the effectiveness of these programs is crucial to ensuring they deliver tangible results. To evaluate the success of a behavioural safety […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: The Psychology of Safety – Understanding human behaviour to prevent workplace accidents

Occupational health and safety (OHS) professionals attending the Occupational Safety & Health Forum are increasingly focusing on behavioural psychology as a key factor in preventing workplace incidents. Understanding how human behaviour, cognitive biases, and social influences impact decision-making can help organisations develop more effective safety programs that go beyond traditional compliance-based approaches… 1. The Role of Cognitive Biases […]
February 2025 is Behavioural Safety Month on Health & Safety Briefing – Here’s how to get involved!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the sector – and in February we’ll be focussing on Behavioural Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: Understanding the key principles of behavioural safety in the workplace

The pursuit of a safe and healthy workplace is paramount in every industry. While traditional occupational health and safety (OH&S) focuses on eliminating hazards and establishing safety procedures, behavioural safety takes a different approach, delving into the human element behind accidents. The Core Principle: Understanding Behaviour The key principle of behavioural safety lies in the […]
BEHAVIOURAL SAFETY MONTH: Blending best practice and psychology for a safer work environment

Implementing effective workplace behavioural safety is a critical aspect of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) strategy in both the public and private sectors. This approach focuses on modifying employees’ behaviours to prevent accidents and injuries, promoting a culture of safety that goes beyond mere compliance with regulations. Here are the key pillars for implementing effective […]
If you specialise in Behavioural Safety we want to hear from you!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Behavioural Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Do you specialise in Behavioural Safety? We want to hear from you!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Behavioural Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Do you specialise in Behavioural Safety? We want to hear from you!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Behavioural Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Do you specialise in Behavioural Safety? We want to hear from you!

Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in February we’ll be focussing on Behavioural Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]