History of BBS at WSRC

Behavior Based Safety (BBS) was originally implemented in the Site Utilities Department at Westinghouse Savannah River Company (WSRC) in early 1994. The department purchased consultation support from Behavioral Science Technology, Inc.

The process remains strong within the Utilities Department as indicated by over 4000 observations and the positive trend of leading indicators to injuries, such as number of observers trained, observation contract rate, and action plans implemented.

In 1999, the WSRC Management Council approved the formation of a Site Safety Steering Committee (S3C) to guide the site in the implementation of behavior-based safety at Savannah River Site. The committee developed a strategic plan and is working on five key issues to ensure effective implementation.

The site Occupational Safety and Health Technology Department (OSHT), in concert with BNFL-Solid Waste Division, who have had prior experience implementing BBS in the United Kingdom, developed workshop modules for Managers, Teams, and Observers. Two lead implementing organizations, F-Tank Farm in High Level Waste Division and E-Area in Solid Waste Division, have begun their implementation process.

During the year 2000, HB-Line in NMS&S, DP, SRTC lower 700-Area, TSD Diesel Maintenance, and the Operations Evaluation Board will implement behavior-based safety.