2. Agenda
About the Author / Introduction
Misinterpretations
Motivation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)
Behavioral Components
Conclusion
3. Introduction
Goals:
• Reduce work related injuries and illnesses
• Improve morale and productivity
• Reduce workers’ compensation costs
Aims:
• Management commitment provides motivation and confidence
• Employee involvement allows workers to develop and express
commitment to safety and health, while embracing change
4. Introduction
Despite the importance of workplace safety, psychologists
have not played a major part in studying workplace safety.
This is surprising, because the theoretical and
methodological traditions of psychology have much to offer
in terms of understanding the causes and prevention of
occupational injuries.
This training aims to correct the situation by analyzing both
the behaviors that lead to accidental injuries in the workplace
and the behaviors that can prevent and manage them.
6. Motivation
Internal Motivation:
• Support through active monitoring employee performance
• Actively caring for the well-being of the individual
• Inspiring the individual with open communication and guidance
External Motivation:
• Vision of the teams safety goals and communicating the ‘road
map’ to achieve them.
• Role modeling of compliant behaviors thereby setting the
bench mark that is expected.
10. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)
Benefits:
People learn about themselves (Weaknesses and
Strengths)
Display confidence
Break down barriers (Team Work)
Build trust
Motivate
Develop listening skills
11. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)
What Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities do employee need
to successfully adopt a safe work environment?
Fact:
The last 100 years have seen a substantial reduction in the
number of work-related deaths and injuries, at least in
industrialized nations. Nevertheless, fatalities and injuries on
the job still occur at unacceptably high rates in both industrial
and developing countries. The direct and indirect economic
cost of these injuries is staggering.
12. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s)
Attention
The ability to focus on a particular task
Care
A persons level of concern for the safety of others
Regulation
The capability to monitor emotions and anxiety
Self-Efficacy
The ability to perform the task successfully
