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E. Scott Geller

E. Scott Geller, Ph.D., is Alumni Distinguished Professor, Center for Applied Behavior Systems, Virginia Tech, and senior partner with Safety Performance Solutions, Blacksburg, VA. For more information visit www.safetyperformance.com. "Actively Caring for People's Safety: How to cultivate a brother’s/sister’s keeper work culture," co-authored by Scott’s daughter Krista, was recently published by ASSE. Scott’s 15-minute TEDX talk on You Tube can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxpKhIbr0E

 

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Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions

Dig deeper into system factors behind at-risk actions

Discuss intentions,Not behaviors
E. Scott Geller
November 2, 2019

Most readers are familiar with the common phrase, “The errors of our ways.“ So why am I talking about the intention of our ways -- not errors – in this article?


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Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety

Humanistic behaviorism: The essence of effective behavior-based safety

E. Scott Geller
October 1, 2019
The Human Side of Safety

The Human Side of Safety

Broaden your perspective of injury analysis & prevention
E. Scott Geller
September 4, 2019

You can’t deny the critical role of human dynamics when analyzing contributing factors to a workplace injury, or when developing interventions to prevent injuries and improve occupational safety and health.


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increase self-motivated employee behavior

How can we increase self-motivated behavior?

When no one is watching
E. Scott Geller
June 25, 2019

We do what we do to obtain, avoid, or escape certain consequences. Consequences we work to obtain are termed "positive reinforcers." Consequences we attempt to avoid are "negative reinforcers."


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Behavior checklist for behavior-based coaching

Critical behavior checklist for effective behavior-based coaching

Assessing exposure, severity & probability
E. Scott Geller
October 8, 2018
Behavior-based coaching is essential for any mission to keep people safe. It’s human nature to get distracted or complacent on the job, and to deviate from performing the prescribed safe operating procedure (SOP).
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What legacy are you leaving?

‘Next-gen’ pros need mentors & coaches
E. Scott Geller
February 26, 2018
We live, we love, we learn, and we leave a legacy.” This profound quotation from Stephen R. Covey has fueled my motivation to keep teaching at Virginia Tech well beyond retirement age and a comfortable pension.
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Seven life lessons for safety & beyond

Evidence-based principles for improving human well-being
E. Scott Geller
September 20, 2017

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.


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Do you feel empowered for safety? Here’s how you can know

E. Scott Geller
June 9, 2017

In management literature, empowerment refers to delegating authority or responsibility. In other words, when a supervisor says, "I empower you," s/he means, "Get 'er done ASAP."


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feedforward

Let’s talk about feedforward

E. Scott Geller
October 1, 2016

Every reader has heard the term "feedback," and probably realizes the critical connection between behavioral feedback and behavior-based safety (BBS).


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safety incentives

Defining incentives, rewards, reinforcers, & recognition

E. Scott Geller
April 1, 2016

Many articles about incentives, rewards, recognition, and positive reinforcers reflect naiveté about human motivation. Have you been confused by the language discrepancies regarding these terms?


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