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

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

Diversity and inclusion are essential strategies for creating a thriving, innovative, and safe workplace. When neglected, poor diversity and inclusion can create a multitude of issues for both the organisation and individuals.

Common issues that can take place in organisations that do not have strong Diversity and Inclusion practices are:

• Reduced employee wellbeing and effectiveness
• Lower innovation
• Less adaptability
• Reduced motivation
• Missing out on talent
• Legal liabilities and
• Increased risk of employee isolation

RUNNING TIME: 12 Minutes

When discussing Diversity and Inclusion it is important to understand the distinction between the two words and the practical benefits of each in the workplace.

Diversity is a term that encompasses the wide range of human differences that need to be considered in order for an inclusive work environment to be achieved.

Inclusion often refers to how incorporated and considered an individual is by the organisation.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minute

Without appropriate workplace practices around diversity and inclusion, many hazards and negative outcomes can emerge and put both organisations and individuals at risk.

Some of the key hazards are:

• Legal liabilities,
• Reduced employee wellbeing and effectiveness,
• The risk of reduced adaptability, and
• Missing out on talented employees.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minute

There are many key ways an organisation can create a more inclusive workplace to harness the benefits and avoid the hazards.

Some of the most effect methods are:

• Leadership commitments,
• Equitable hiring practices,
• Training and education,
• Building an inclusive culture,
• Ensuring fair decision-making, and
• Revisiting and revising regularly.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minute

Feeling tired or drowsy after prolonged mental or physical effort at work is normal. Fatigue, however is more than just feeling tired.

Fatigue is an acute and/or chronic state of tiredness that can lead to mental and/or physical exhaustion. Fatigue prevents people from functioning within normal boundaries.

Fatigue can be physical, mental or both. It is worth noting that Fatigue is a ‘symptom’ rather than a ‘disease’ or ‘disorder’. This means if properly identified, fatigue can be effectively managed and controlled.

This program covers:

• A definition of Fatigue
• The causes of Fatigue Work-related and non work-related factors contributing to Fatigue
• The effects of Fatigue Hazards and Consequences Control of Fatigue hazards
• The role of the individual

The objective of this program is to highlight the major hazard areas associated with Fatigue and by so doing, increase awareness of the standards for worker responsibility in observing and being active in daily safety procedures.

RUNNING TIME: 11 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

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

When aggressive incidents arise, it’s important to know how to respond to de-escalate them, so that they can be defused before serious harm is done. This safety short gives you some warning signs that you may be dealing with an aggressive individual as well as some do’s and don’ts that can help de-escalate an aggressive situation.

RUNNING TIME: 4 Minutes

Workplace violence and aggression can have devastating effects in a multitude of ways. This safety short gives you a quick overview of some of the negative effects that can result from workplace violence and aggression.

RUNNING TIME: 1 Minute

In every workplace there should be a clear and well-understood procedure in place for reporting any incidents of violence or aggression. This safety short covers some concepts and techniques that can help in dealing effectively with a violent or aggressive incident that has occurred in the workplace.

RUNNING TIME: 3 Minutes