Removing Obstacles to Safety
by Judy L. Agnew, Ph.D. & Gail Snyder, M.S.
Today, organizations track safety data almost as avidly as they follow the stock reports. Safety is no longer considered a subject that can be easily taken care of with a slogan, a banner, and a monthly meeting. Corporate leaders know that an unsafe workplace, in addition to causing unwanted human pain and suffering, can negatively impact a company's performance and employees' views of their company as a good place to work. Over the years, in addition to increasing safe conditions through mandated requirements, many organizations committed to safety in their values statements and employment practices. These changes have created safer conditions... However, accidents at work still occur. This reality means that many companies are now addressing a key but neglected component to safety - human behavior - by implementing behavior-based safety (BBS) processes. Removing Obstacles to Safety is a practical guide to the successful BBS methods used by organizations across America and around the world. Written as a concise overview of a time-tested and proven technology, this book explains the BBS roles of organizational leaders as well as line employees. Each chapter includes a summary and a set of entertaining safety facts. Readers also enjoy true case studies and a section of frequently asked questions. After reading Removing Obstacles to Safety, every employee will understand the how and why of applying behavioral tools to make safety a habit while adding enjoyment to the everyday work environment.
ISBN 0-937100-07-2
Published by Performance Management Publications, Tucker, Georgia
(paper) 166 p.