Behavioural Safety is a systematic approach that focuses on identifying and promoting safe behaviours to prevent accidents and work-related illnesses.
Its foundation lies in the research of Herbert William Heinrich, who, in his 1931 book Industrial Accident Prevention: A Scientific Approach, highlighted that approximately 88% of workplace accidents were caused by unsafe employee actions rather than hazardous conditions.
In my article, I break down the core principals of Behavioural Safety and discuss how by focusing on human factors and behavioural safety, organisations can reduce incidents, protect employees, and build a culture where safety comes naturally.
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