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Implementing a behavior-based safety (BBS) program significantly reduced unsafe behaviors in a fertilizer complex. This safety initiative improved overall workplace safety and employee morale.

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  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Industrial Psychology
  • Chemical Engineering

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  • Unsafe behaviors pose significant risks in industrial settings, particularly in fertilizer complexes.
  • A behavior-based safety (BBS) program offers a structured approach to identify and mitigate these risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation of a BBS program aimed at reducing unsafe behaviors.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary-developed behavior observation form.

Main Methods:

  • A BBS program was implemented over 18 months.
  • Six key observation categories were used: people's position and reaction, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, tools, operating procedures, and housekeeping.
  • Observations were conducted across operational and non-operational areas of the fertilizer complex.

Main Results:

  • Safe behaviors increased from 57% to 70%.
  • Unsafe behaviors decreased from 40% to 26%.
  • Non-compliance with PPE and housekeeping were key areas for improvement, especially in non-operational zones like the housing colony.

Conclusions:

  • The BBS program effectively reduced unsafe behaviors and increased safe practices.
  • Targeting non-operational areas like the housing colony, administration block, and fire station can address a significant portion of remaining unsafe behaviors.
  • Industries globally can adopt this BBS model to enhance safety, reduce incidents, and boost employee morale.