Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Most incidents involve some form of unsafe behaviour, often influenced by workplace conditions, pressures and culture. Behaviour-based safety programmes focus on observing, understanding and reinforcing safe behaviours.
This Aractech course explains the psychology of behaviour, the ABC model, observation and feedback programmes, peer-to-peer conversations, leadership involvement and how to avoid common pitfalls such as blame. Participants design a behaviour-based safety programme suited to their organisation.
The course balances behaviour with system and organisational factors.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain the principles of behaviour-based safety
- Apply the ABC model to workplace behaviour
- Design observation and feedback programmes
- Hold effective safety conversations
- Engage leaders and workforce in BBS
- Measure and sustain programme effectiveness
Who should attend
Target audience
- HSE managers and professionals
- Supervisors and team leaders
- Operations managers
- Safety committee members
- HR and training staff
- Senior leaders
Methodology
Learning approach
- Interactive sessions
- Observation practice
- Conversation role plays
- Programme design workshop
- Case studies
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Understanding Behaviour
- Why people behave unsafely
- Human factors
- ABC model
- Culture and behaviour
- Coffee break
- Culture and behaviour (continued)
- Limits of BBS
- Exercise: ABC analysis
Day 2
Observation Programmes
- Critical behaviours
- Observation checklists
- Sampling
- Data collection
- Coffee break
- Data collection (continued)
- Avoiding blame
- Practice: Safety observations
Day 3
Safety Conversations
- Feedback principles
- Positive reinforcement
- Challenging unsafe acts
- Coaching
- Coffee break
- Coaching (continued)
- Listening
- Role play: Safety conversations
Day 4
Engagement and Leadership
- Leadership role
- Workforce involvement
- Steering teams
- Recognition
- Coffee break
- Recognition (continued)
- Communication
- Case study: BBS programme
Day 5
Measurement and Sustainability
- Leading indicators
- Data analysis
- Action planning
- Avoiding pitfalls
- Coffee break
- Avoiding pitfalls (continued)
- Sustaining momentum
- Capstone: BBS programme design
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Behaviour-Based Safety (HSE-015) cover?
This course covers Health Safety and Environment through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
HSE managers and professionals, Supervisors and team leaders, Operations managers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Rome, Munich, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Geneva, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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