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

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

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

Some workplace hazards are obvious: when there is a risk of physical injury in the workplace, it can be relatively easy to identify and address. But work can also carry risks to mental health.

This program examines the various ways stress can affect members of an organisation as well as potential methods for combatting it.

Topics included in the program:

• What is Work-related Stress?
• The Causes of Stress
• Preventing Work-Related Stress

Work-related stress is not always the easiest of workplace hazards to identify. But being aware of the potential risks, and moving pro-actively to prevent stress taking hold, will help minimise the chances of stress-related illness.

RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes

Work-related stress is not always the easiest of workplace hazards to identify. This safety short explains how you can define what Work-related stress is.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

Being aware of the potential risks, and moving pro-actively to prevent stress taking hold, will help minimise the chances of stress-related illness. This safety short outlines some of the prevention measures that can be taken to reduce work-related stress.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes

Health and wellbeing encompasses not only a person’s physical fitness but also their mental wellbeing.

It is important that people’s health and wellbeing is considered within the workplace, as well as away from it.

There are many aspects of our working lives that, when not addressed, can have a negative impact over time. Every organisation can benefit from actively promoting healthy physical habits and fostering good social interaction throughout the workplace.

This program covers:

• Health and Wellbeing Factors
• Health and Wellbeing Problems
• Health and Wellbeing Planning
• Physical Measures
• Mental Health

Health and wellbeing starts with people getting together and deciding to make a change for the better. 

There are many ways in which you can improve health and wellbeing in your workplace. Sharing ideas and working together are the key to achieving a safer and healthier workplace.

RUNNING TIME: 11 Minutes

Our working life often requires frequent human interaction, and while the vast majority of these situations may be uneventful, there is always the risk that they may involve violence or aggression.

Though we all hope we’ll never have to face a situation where we are at risk of violence, the truth is that we could at any time be confronted with a violent or aggressive person, and knowing how to best deal with such a situation could be the difference between a peaceful resolution, and a real tragedy.

This program covers:

• What is Workplace Violence and Aggression?
• The Effects of Workplace Violence and Aggression
• Prevention
• De-escalation
• Incident Reporting

A commitment to the safety and wellbeing of everyone within an organisation, and a determination to create a positive and safe working culture, is the key to avoiding a violence and aggression issue in your workplace.

RUNNING TIME: 18 Minutes