Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Program
Proactive safety observation program with trade-specific behavioral checklists, feedback methodology, data tracking, and ISNetworld RAVS-formatted documentation.
What this document is
This document is a complete Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Program tailored for contractors. It supplies trade-specific observation checklists, a structured feedback process, data collection forms, and ISNetworld RAVS-formatted records that help employers identify and correct unsafe behaviors before they cause injuries.
The regulation that requires it
OSHA 3885, ANSI/ASSP Z10.0, and ISNetworld RAVS together set the framework for proactive safety management systems. ANSI/ASSP Z10.0 section 6.2 requires organizations to establish processes for risk assessment and control that include ongoing monitoring of work activities. The standard calls for employee participation, regular observation of behaviors, and documented feedback loops to drive continuous improvement. ISNetworld RAVS verifies that contractors maintain these programs through standardized submission formats.
Who needs it
General contractors, specialty trade contractors, and multi-employer worksite participants need this program. It applies to trades that perform construction, maintenance, and installation work where human behavior is a primary cause of incidents. California contractors face additional emphasis on these systems under Title 8 CCR safety orders that align with federal expectations for documented safety programs. Any employer working on ISNetworld client projects must maintain BBS documentation in the required RAVS format.
What happens without it
OSHA and Cal/OSHA inspectors routinely review contractor safety programs during site visits and issue citations when behavior-based observation systems are absent. A serious violation currently carries penalties up to $16,131 per citation while a willful violation can reach $161,323. Multi-employer worksites increase the likelihood of citations because controlling and creating employers can both be held accountable. Without current BBS records, contractors also lose bidding opportunities on ISNetworld projects that require verified safety programs.
What's included in the generated document
- Program policy statement and responsibilities
- Trade-specific behavioral observation checklists
- Feedback and coaching procedures
- Data collection and trending forms
- ISNetworld RAVS submission templates
How to implement it at your company
- Review the entire document and customize the checklists to match the trades and tasks your crews perform.
- Assign safety personnel or supervisors to complete the required number of observations each month.
- Train observers on the feedback methodology outlined in the procedures section.
- Enter completed observation data into the tracking forms and prepare monthly trend reports.
- Submit the formatted records through ISNetworld when required by clients.