How to Implement Behavioral Safety—Common Steps

Cooper recommends a nine-step implementation process (1998). The following is an abbreviated adaptation of the recommended steps, plus the important step of solving system problems and pursuing continuous improvement  

Seek/gain workforce buy-in to the behavioral process prior to implementation. Conduct briefings and educational awareness sessions so everyone is informed and knows what behavioral safety entails as well as its potential benefits. 

Select a project team or steering team to implement and run the system. 

Identify the critical safety behaviors that should be addressed. This may be accomplished similar to the way priorities are chosen for Job Hazard Analysis review the past three years injury records to determine behaviors and system factors contributing to injuries. 

Develop specific behavioral checklists that cover the critical behaviors identified. 

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