IJMRR - International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews
Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Rev.
DOI Prefix: 10.56815
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Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Rev.

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews

Peer Reviewed | UGC Compliant | High Impact Factor | Scientific Journal

ISSN: 2945-3135 | High Scientific Impact | UGC-CARE Followed
IJMRR - International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews

Peer Reviewed · UGC Compliant · High Impact Factor · Scientific Journal

ISSN: 2945-3135 | High Scientific Impact | UGC-CARE Followed
DOI DOI Prefix: 10.56815
Vol. 4 (2025) No. S-1: Special issue on "Contemporary Issues in Science, Engineering, Management & Social Studies" (2025)

Improving Workplace Safety Through Behavior-Based Safety Models

V. C. Keerthivasan & Sanjay M

Over the years, many companies have dedicated significant time and resources to enhancing workplace safety. These efforts often focus on improving physical infrastructure, upgrading equipment, and implementing comprehensive safety management systems. A key aspect of these initiatives is the integration of routine safety audits conducted by line management, ensuring ongoing compliance and identifying potential risks. While these measures contribute to safer work environments, fostering a safety-first culture requires a balance between technical improvements and behavioural safety strategies. These efforts lead to a noticeable decline in accident rates. A persistent plateau of minor incidents often remains, defying conventional attempts to eliminate them. While these accidents are frequently blamed on carelessness or poor safety attitudes, they are more accurately rooted in deeply ingrained habits and behavioural patterns. Addressing these underlying behaviours through a human-cantered approach is essential for meaningful and lasting safety improvements. A substantial number of workplace accidents are initiated through unsafe acts and the unsafe conditions created by the employees in the work place. The employers need to be aware that further reducing accidents can only be achieved by identifying, examining and focusing upon such unsafe behaviour or the at-risk behaviour. Those are covered in this article paper.

Keywords:
Behavior Based Safety BBS Management Role of individual behaviors  Organizational strategies Safety-driven culture