Lean Behavior-Based Safety

by Shawn M. Galloway, Terry L. Mathis

In 2001, ProAct Safety introduced Lean BBS® as a major update to traditional behavior-based safety (BBS) models with a focus on providing new value with more efficient, safer work. Simply put, Lean BBS focuses on adding value to employees rather than trying to control them. Lean BBS addresses the four major issues found within the average behavior-based safety 1. BBS provides successful results for many organizations, but they are looking for a way to take the process to the next level. The Lean BBS methodology takes them there. 2. Some are adamantly against BBS for a number of reasons (union resistance, questionable implementations, cookie-cutter and inflexible approaches, etc.). Lean BBS gains bargaining unit support, is fit-for-purpose and customized to the realities of each organization. 3. Organizations with vastly different processes from site to site want to bring uniformity across the company. Simply changing from one methodology to another is not appealing nor rational. Implementing a more efficient Lean BBS model was both appealing and a rational solution to encourage the processes to evolve towards value-add. 4. Some hesitate to pursue BBS due to high costs and demand on internal resources to operate the process. Lean BBS provides an alternative that addresses these concerns due to the hyper focus on efficiency and ensuring value-add. While several version of BBS have been around since the 1980s, few of them have truly adapted to the changing environment in which they must operate. The Lean BBS process has not only evolved, but continues to do so with each customized implementation. Making BBS fit your culture, operations and logistical realities, rather than trying to make your company fit some idealistic model, is a key to success in today’s realities. From the authors of bestselling books on the future of safety excellence, safety strategy, culture and leadership, explore how to put the principles of Lean BBS to work in your operations. Discover the new realities of behavior-based safety.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 17, 2017

Reviews

[Bob Wallner · Rating 1 out of 5]

The company I recently started with uses BBS. Over my 30 years in Manufacturing, I've never heard of this. Having a gap I was naturally curious about what BSS was and how it is used. This book goes into excellent detail about implementing BBS and the challenges you may face in your journey. There is only one thing missing for me....what is Behavior Based Safety?

During the short audiobook, I was lost. I would have found it helpful if the author had used a fictitious example of a company "Acme" trying to roll out BBS rather than a lot of theory. They could have talked about an example of this or a challenge with that and someone who knows nothing about the topic would have had an idea. Even a 2-3 page pdf of a BBS checksheet (According to the author they've done thousands).

In general, if you know what Behaviour-Based Safety is this might give you some insight on how to deploy, but if you are starting from ground zero stay away!

[Ramiro fuentes · Rating 4 out of 5]

EBT vs AQP

I was waiting some specific application based on the author's experience. Besides of that I found the reading interesting an light.