If practiced routinely and extensively, the seven life lessons reviewed here will do more than prevent workplace injuries. Human welfare will be improved by less interpersonal conflict and bullying, and enhanced work productivity, environmental sustainability and life satisfaction. The first four lessons reflect the behavioral science principles of positive reinforcement, observational learning, and behavior-based feedback. The subsequent three lessons are derived from humanism. Thus, the academic label for these evidence-based lessons is humanistic behaviorism. We call it “Actively Caring for People” (AC4P).
Applying soon, certain and positive consequences is the most efficient and effective way to improve both behavior and attitude at the same time. But historically, safety-related behavior has been managed more often with negative than positive consequences.