Line management involvement in safety ensures accountability and ownership, integrating safety into daily operations and decision-making. This proactive approach fosters a stronger safety culture and enhances employee engagement, reducing reliance solely on safety officers.
Behavior Based Safety (BBS) – an effective tool
Behavioral interventions, such as positive reinforcement and correcting unsafe behaviors, are highly effective in achieving line management involvement in safety. Positive reinforcement encourages desired behaviors by recognizing and rewarding safe practices, fostering a proactive safety mindset. Simultaneously, addressing unsafe behaviors through coaching and guidance helps build awareness and accountability, enabling line management to lead by example and drive a sustainable safety culture.
BBS interventions at Albwardy Damen
At Albwardy Damen, line management's involvement in safety has been greatly strengthened through the implementation of behavioral interventions. Since 2015, we have introduced Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives aimed at line staff, leading to significant improvements in employee engagement and accountability. In 2024 alone, these efforts resulted in 9,516 BBS interventions, demonstrating a strong commitment to a proactive safety culture. These efforts have driven a remarkable transformation in the organization’s safety principles, fostering a proactive approach to risk management. This shift is evidenced by a consistent reduction in the Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRI’f), highlighting the effectiveness of our interventions in achieving safer workplaces.
As of January 1, 2025, we have implemented an online platform for Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) reporting, replacing paper-based observation cards and drop boxes. This new system enhances efficiency in reporting, database management and analysis, ensuring better time utilization and contributing to the company’s sustainability initiatives.