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AN EXPERIENCE IN IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIOR BASED SAFETY AT LPG BOTTLING PLANT

S. K. Singh

Abstract

BBS is a process of repeatedly going to co-workers and making random observations till he reaches safe behavior. OHSAS 18001:2007 Stipulation, OISD-244 STD & M.B.Lal Committee on Jaipur Terminal has proposed behavioral aspects of safety in the Organizations. Accidents in LPG plants revealed that these are due to unsafe behavior. The present case study was conducted at LPG Plant. Observers were selected and trainedfor quality observation. Formation of Steering Committee was done along with their division of work. The study participants expressed their strong feelings for launching of BBS which is an on-going continuous process and very good toolfor changing organizational culture. Indian Oil Corporation has already implemented BBS at nine locations.

Keywords- Implementation, Behavior Based Safety, LPG Plant.

Volume (2012)

Number 12 (Dec)

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