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A behavior-based safety checklist, or behavioral safety checklist, is used by safety managers to systematically apply positive reinforcement of safe acts in the workplace. Utilizing digital behavior-based safety checklists can help organizations eliminate root causes of at-risk behavior and inspire employees to be self-accountable.
It is important to have a behavior-based safety checklist in place to help ensure the safety of both employees and customers. To create a behavior-based safety checklist that is just right for your business, consider the following:
What is the purpose of the checklist?
What behavior do you want to target?
Who will be using the checklist?
How often will the checklist be used?
What format will the checklist be in?
The purpose of the checklist is to identify behaviors that could result in an injury or accident, while the behavior that is targeted will depend on the industry and type of business. For example, in a manufacturing setting, unsafe behaviors might include not wearing proper protective equipment or not following safety procedures.
In a retail setting, unsafe behaviors might include not cleaning up spills or not properly securing merchandise.
In some cases, the checklist will be used by supervisors to conduct observations of employees or by employees themselves to self-monitor their own behavior. Ultimately, the frequency of use will depend on the business—some use them on a daily basis, while others use them weekly or monthly.
These checklists can be paper-based or in digital form. There are also a variety of mobile apps that businesses can use to create and manage their behavior-based safety checklists.
A behavior-based safety checklist may vary depending on the industry and site. But every effective checklist should include the following key components:
Site Details – Identify the workplace or project site to organize data and track safety performance across locations.
Name of the Observer – Record the full name of the person conducting the observation for accountability and follow-up.
Aspects to Observe – List specific behaviors or conditions to monitor, such as:
Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Equipment operation
Loading/unloading procedures
Housekeeping
Compliance with safety protocols
Areas for Improvement – Note any unsafe behaviors or conditions observed, detailing why they pose risks.
Additional Comments/Recommendations – Allow space for suggestions, corrective actions, or positive feedback to encourage continuous improvement.
Completion (Names and Signatures) – Include full names and signatures of the observer and authorized personnel to validate the audit and ensure accountability.
Here is a sample of a behavior-based safety report using Mitti (by SafetyCulture)
Preview behavior-based safety sample report
A behavior-based safety checklist can provide many benefits for both individuals and organizations. For individuals, it can help identify potential hazards in their work environment and address them before they result in unforeseen incidents. Organizations, meanwhile, can improve safety performance by promoting safe behavior and improving communication between employees and management.
Behavior-based safety checklists can also help achieve compliance with safety regulations. By creating a clear and concise way to identify potential hazards, they can provide employees with a better understanding of their role in preventing accidents and injuries.
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This behavioral safety checklist is used by a professional services company that specializes in providing safety psychology services, including behavioral safety program implementation. Use this checklist to assess laboratory, blending operations, loading/unloading process, and warehouse operations practices and determine if they’re safe, unsafe, or unseen.
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