Statistics show that unsafe acts are the most common cause of workplace accidents. Despite the introduction of training programs and safe work practices and procedures, controlling unsafe acts has proven to be difficult. The reason for this is that unsafe acts involve the Human Factor, that is, they occur as a result of people’s attitudes and behaviours.

Behavioural Safety offers a way to reduce the incidence of unsafe acts by modifying people’s behaviours and improving their attitudes towards safety.
 
This program is designed to provide an understanding of Behavioural Safety and to show how a Behavioural Safety program works.

The program looks at:

• Unsafe acts and unsafe conditions
• Behaviours and attitudes towards safety
• The theory Behaviour Modification
• The ABC model
• Positive reinforcement
• The three components of a Behavioural Safety program
• The Behavioural Safety Observation

RUNNING TIME:   12 minutes

Bullying can happen in any organisation or workplace, and anyone can be a victim of it.

Workplace bullying can have severe effects on anyone subjected to it including:

• Anxiety,
• Depression, and
• Physical harm.

Bullying can affect a victim's life and relationships outside of work and in some cases cause health problems such as headaches and sleep disorders.

This program covers the following:

• What is bullying?
• Bullying prevention
• What should be in an effective workplace bullying policy
• Bullying response

Clearly it's in everyone's best interests to prevent workplace bullying, and put a stop to it wherever it occurs. By working together to develop effective policies and procedures, and being vigilant in identifying and addressing bullying, healthier and safer workplaces for everyone can be achieved.

RUNNING TIME: 7 Minutes

When attempting to provide a safe workplace, it is important to consider everybody who will set foot in that workplace or on it’s grounds. This includes, not only regular staff members but also contractors and sub-contractors.

When planning a project that involves contractors, health and safety must be part of that planning.

This program covers:

• Planning Ahead
• Induction
• Task Creep

Communication between managers, contractors and all staff is a necessity to keep everyone not only productive, but safe.

RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes

At the beginning of the job, contractors, along with everyone doing work in the location, should receive a safety induction. This safety short gives you a quick overview of what a safety induction is and what information should be included in it.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

Consideration of health and safety issues must begin at the planning stage, before the contractor has started work. This safety short covers some important questions that should be asked when planning work for a contractor and potential hazards a contractor may encounter.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

One of the most important considerations in contract management is so-called “task creep”. This can occur when, after the contractor’s task is assigned, the job requires more work than was originally agreed. This safety short briefly explains what ”task creep” is and why it’s an important consideration.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

There is human involvement in virtually every accident and incident, however in many cases it is not the direct primary cause. 

The intention of this program is to examine the human factors involved in accidents, incidents and mistakes in the workplace. 

Topics included in the program: 

• Direct human involvement
• Indirect human involvement
• Violations
• Errors
• Mistakes and Slips
• Dormant Errors

Not all accidents are preventable, but careful forethought and planning, combined with strict adherence to safe work practices will minimise the frequency and severity of accidents and incidents.

RUNNING TIME: 9 Minutes

Mental health, while an important factor in workplace health, is often overlooked. This safety short covers some concepts and techniques that can promote good mental health in the workplace. 

RUNNING TIME: 2 Minutes

We are all familiar with different committees but how do committees function and what elements combine to make an effective committee.

A committee is a group of people, usually people with a vested interest, brought together to manage, address or oversee a particular organisation, part of an organisation or a particular problem or issue.

For a committee to be effective:

• Its role must be clearly defined. 
• The goals and objectives must be understood by all committee members.
• And it must be able to meet in a timely manner to address problems and issues that arise.

The word committee is derived from the word commit, and commitment to achieve its goals and objectives is the basis of any successful committee.

The objective of this program is to highlight the importance of Workplace Safety Committees and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

DURATION: 5 Minutes

Sexual harassment is any form of unwelcome sexual conduct. This can include written, verbal or physical acts. These incidents can happen in person or online.

If an incident is reciprocated, consensual or welcome and is based on mutual attraction or friendship then it is not sexual harassment.

This program covers:

• What is Sexual Harassment?
• The Impacts of Sexual Harassment
• Control Measures

Sexual harassment represents a serious risk to health and safety.

It is important to not only implement effective control measures but also to continually check these control measures to ensure they are working.

Sexual harassment… a lack of awareness is not an excuse.

RUNNING TIME: 5 Minutes

Some workplace hazards are obvious but work can also carry risks to mental health which are less apparent. This safety short covers some of the potential causes of Work-related stress.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes

It would not be unfair to say that the identification, evaluation and control of hazards is the cornerstone of current workplace health and safety philosophy. The principle is simple, if we either eliminate the hazards or control them so they pose no serious risks to our health and safety, then we have a safe workplace.

Any successful safety strategy has this principle as its foundation.  However, the degree to which it is successful is dependent on the following three factors:

• The ability of the organisation to identify all of the hazards that are present
• The ability of the organisation to implement satisfactory control measures whenever necessary, and
• The level of commitment from all personnel within the organisation to accept the rules, regulations and safe work practices and procedures that have been established.

 Because the process of hazard identification and evaluation, often referred to as  risk assessment, is so important, it is vital that everyone fully understands the meaning of the words, ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’, and, importantly the difference between.

Hazards are always present so it is important that hazards are either completely removed or controlled so that the risks they present are deemed to be at an acceptable level.

RUNNING TIME: 13 Minutes

In the past, safety was often regarded as just an adjunct to production. 

Today, it is well recognised that managing safety issues efficiently and effectively will contribute to an organisation's financial viability and it will demonstrate a commitment to the most valuable asset of any organisation; its people.

Safety awareness is the starting point to accident prevention.

Included in this program:

• What is an Accident?
• Why do accidents occur?
• Who is responsible for safety?
• Safety policies
• Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards
• Safe work procedures
• Manual handling
• Good Housekeeping practices
• Use of tools and equipment
• General safety requirements.

What is Safety Awareness?

It's a responsibility, a commitment, an obligation.  It's common sense, teamwork and safe work procedures.  It's recognising hazards and showing a willingness to act to control any hazard present.

The program has been designed for all personnel.  It can be used as a general safety training program and can also be utilised as an induction program for new personnel to introduce safety concepts.

RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes

Arguably the most common cause of unsafe acts can be categorised as indifference. In these situations safe methods are known but individuals simply choose to ignore them.

This program examines the reasons for the occurrence of unsafe acts and methods that can be used to reduce their frequency.

Topics included in the program:

• Causes of Unsafe Acts
• Outcomes from Unsafe Acts
• Reducing Unsafe Acts

Creating and maintaining a workplace culture that will encourage people to continually follow safe work practices and procedures will result in fewer accidents and injuries and will produce a measurable decrease in risk exposure.

RUNNING TIME: 13 Minutes