Professional training course · HSE-015
Behaviour-Based Safety
Most incidents involve some form of unsafe behaviour, often influenced by workplace conditions, pressures and culture. Behaviour-based safety programmes focus on…
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Course overview
Why Attend
Most incidents involve some form of unsafe behaviour, often influenced by workplace conditions, pressures and culture. Behaviour-based safety programmes focus on observing, understanding and reinforcing safe behaviours.
This LLMI course explains the psychology of behaviour, the ABC model, observation and feedback programmes, peer-to-peer conversations, leadership involvement and how to avoid common pitfalls such as blame. Participants design a behaviour-based safety programme suited to their organisation.
The course balances behaviour with system and organisational factors.
Course Objectives
Explain the principles of behaviour-based safety
Apply the ABC model to workplace behaviour
Design observation and feedback programmes
Hold effective safety conversations
Engage leaders and workforce in BBS
Measure and sustain programme effectiveness
Target Audience
HSE managers and professionals
Supervisors and team leaders
Operations managers
Safety committee members
HR and training staff
Senior leaders
Course Methodology
Interactive sessions
Observation practice
Conversation role plays
Programme design workshop
Case studies
Course outline
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1Day 1: Understanding Behaviour
- Why people behave unsafely
- Human factors
- ABC model
- Culture and behaviour
- Limits of BBS
- Exercise: ABC analysis
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2Day 2: Observation Programmes
- Critical behaviours
- Observation checklists
- Sampling
- Data collection
- Avoiding blame
- Practice: Safety observations
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3Day 3: Safety Conversations
- Feedback principles
- Positive reinforcement
- Challenging unsafe acts
- Coaching
- Listening
- Role play: Safety conversations
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4Day 4: Engagement and Leadership
- Leadership role
- Workforce involvement
- Steering teams
- Recognition
- Communication
- Case study: BBS programme
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5Day 5: Measurement and Sustainability
- Leading indicators
- Data analysis
- Action planning
- Avoiding pitfalls
- Sustaining momentum
- Capstone: BBS programme design
Schedule
Dates and fees
13 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Behaviour-Based Safety course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Behaviour-Based Safety course?
The next public date is 14 - 18 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Istanbul, Rome, Vienna, Barcelona, Geneva, Cape Town.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,840 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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