Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) 2.0

By : Harbans Lal Kaila

Page No: 141-147

Abstract 
Most companies take safety implementation as a face-saving exercise to suit business perspective, as because, the long-term commitment for building safety culture is a bit harder for them. HSE professionals emphasised on integrating the safety systems with the positive safety culture. This article describes the need for behaviour based safety 2.0, defines BBS 2.0 interventions and makes us aware of its challenges and issues while integrating it with the organisational culture. BBS 1.0 and 2.0 is a journey from individual behaviours to organisational transformation. This manuscript briefs on how behaviour based safety (BBS) 2.0 is implemented qualitatively at organisational levels. BBS 1.0 and 2.0 both together transform the safety culture into a positive work culture. BBS 2.0 focuses more on organisational factors, rather individual behaviour. The basic difference between BBS 1.0 and 2.0 is clarified. BBS 2.0 does not replace BBS 1.0 but both are complementary to each other. The broad focus of BBS 1.0 is on building culture, while the focus of BBS 2.0 is on building organisational perspective.

Author : 
Harbans Lal Kaila :  Professor of Psychology (Retd.) – SNDT Women’s University, Director - Forum of Safety culture, Mumbai, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2023.18.01.14