IMPROVING SAFETY THROUGH APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

This study reports an attempt to improve safety in an industrial plant through the use of applied behavior analysis. The behavioral safety performance of all employees of the plant was observed and recorded with a behavior observation instrument consisting of 35 specifically identified key behaviors. The applied behavior analysis package consisted of training, goal setting, and feedback, used with a withdrawal design. The results confirm the applicability of a behavioral approach to safety. Implications for measurement and evaluation of safety are also discussed.

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    National Safety Council

    444 North Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL  United States  60611
  • Authors:
    • Chhokar, J S
    • Wallin, J A
  • Publication Date: 1984

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  • Accession Number: 00396906
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 221
  • Files: HSL, USDOT
  • Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM