Love it or hate it, behavior-based safety (BBS) has become an entrenched part of the EHS landscape since it first emerged in the 1980s. Still, many safety professionals rightly point out that what many people think of as behavior-based safety doesn’t work.

Leaders who "get" safety

October 11, 2009

By Jim Spigener

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This article examines the ways personality and values shape a leader’s personal safety ethic.

Leader behavior is the catalyst of culture

September 8, 2009

By Jim Spigener

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Zero-harm performance is dependent on the culture and climate established by an organization’s leaders.

Can you recognize "exposure creep"?

June 9, 2009

By Jim Spigener

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This month we look at nine characteristics of a culture that supports zero-harm performance.

The false security of low injury rates

May 8, 2009

By Jim Spigener

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This article begins a series exploring four critical ideas essential to achieving the zero-harm goal. We begin by looking at why zero-harm organizations focus their efforts on exposure instead of injuries.

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The cover story of ISHN's May issue is about how lower exposure limits lead to conservative sensor settings. Also, check out some tips on how to avoid heat stress and advice on how to improve hand hygiene.

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