The behavior-based safety management, a process that works
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https://doi.org/10.18041/2322-634X/rcso.1.2015.4965Keywords:
Behavior based safety process, Industrial Safety, Occupational AccidentsAbstract
The behavior based safety process (PGSBC),
Objective: Is based on observations development of people in developing tasks and feedback positive reinforcement in real time, with the aim of eliminating behaviors risks observed and, in some of the more advanced cases, to modify the environmental and organizational factors that cause them.
Methodology: This reflection was developed with the aim of providing a framework summarized on behavior based safety and provide data and rationale that highlights the benefits and impacts for businesses.
Results: Reviews important information published on results of this process were performed.
Conclusions: This reflection is deducted and summary changes and positive impacts on safety management in many companies in recent decades, based on proactive and reactive indicators of Industrial safety.
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