Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) Awareness Course
Key Features
Of this BBS - Behavioural Based Safety Course:
- Focuses on identifying and reinforcing safe behaviours to reduce workplace incidents
- Covers practical observation techniques applicable across construction, manufacturing, logistics and office environments
- Teaches constructive feedback methods that encourage positive safety culture without blame
- Includes real-world scenarios for recognising at-risk behaviours before incidents occur
- Emphasises data collection and trend analysis to drive continuous safety improvement
Course Date Availability
BBS - Behavioural Based Safety training at the following 1 centres. Prices from £65 per person :
| Training Centres | Next Available Dates |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth | 14th Sep 20262nd Dec 2026 |
Course Information
Overview:
Behavioural Based Safety Awareness training equips delegates with the knowledge to understand how human behaviour influences workplace safety outcomes. The course examines the principles of observing actions, identifying triggers for unsafe behaviour, and applying positive reinforcement strategies that have been proven effective in UK industries since the early 2000s. In 2026, organisations continue to face pressure from HSE guidance and insurance expectations to move beyond procedural compliance toward measurable behavioural change. Delegates learn to apply structured observation methods that help teams recognise patterns, intervene early, and sustain safer working practices across diverse operational settings.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Site supervisors and team leaders responsible for daily safety oversight
- Health and safety coordinators seeking to expand from compliance to behavioural approaches
- Operations managers in construction, warehousing, and manufacturing
- Frontline workers nominated as safety champions or observers
- HR and training personnel involved in safety culture programmes
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to conduct structured safety behaviour observations in varied work environments
- Techniques for distinguishing between at-risk behaviours and system failures
- Methods for delivering non-confrontational, effective safety feedback
- How to record observation data accurately and identify meaningful trends
- Approaches for involving teams in developing safer behavioural norms
- Ways to integrate behavioural observations into existing risk assessment processes
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one day and combines short presentations with group discussions and practical observation exercises using workplace scenarios. Delegates participate in role-play feedback sessions and review anonymised observation examples drawn from UK sites.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Foundations of behavioural safety and its role alongside traditional risk controls
- ABC model (Antecedents, Behaviour, Consequences) applied to workplace tasks
- Planning and conducting safe observations without disrupting operations
- Giving and receiving behavioural feedback in real time
- Analysing observation data to prioritise improvement actions
- Sustaining behavioural change through team involvement and follow-up reviews
Private Courses On-site
Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) Awareness training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Delegates receive a certificate of completion confirming attendance and understanding of core BBS principles. Many organisations then introduce internal observation programmes, with some delegates progressing to more advanced facilitator training offered by specialist providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked Behavioural Based Safety (BBS) Awareness questions:
The standard course is delivered over one full day with a mix of classroom input and practical exercises.
No formal qualifications are required. Delegates should have a basic understanding of workplace safety from their current role.
Delegates study the ABC model, observation planning, data recording, constructive feedback techniques and methods for sustaining behavioural improvements.
Assessment is continuous through participation in exercises and group discussions rather than a written test.
A certificate of completion is provided confirming attendance and coverage of the core BBS awareness content.
Certificates do not expire, though organisations often recommend refresher training every two to three years to maintain skills.
This course concentrates specifically on behavioural observation and feedback rather than the broader legal and technical content found in IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications.
Many providers can deliver the course at client premises using examples relevant to the organisation's specific operations.
Delegates need only bring note-taking materials. All observation templates and scenario materials are supplied during the session.
Yes. The practical exercises focus on workplace situations so delegates can begin planning observations within their own teams straight away.
The principles apply equally to office, retail, healthcare and industrial settings through tailored observation examples.
Prior experience is not necessary. The course starts from foundational principles and builds practical skills step by step.
Prices per person typically start at £65. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The training prepares delegates to contribute immediately to behavioural safety initiatives by applying observation and feedback skills within their own teams and reporting structures.
Last updated: Jun 2026 • Part of XYZ Training Group