About Pre conference course G - Introduction to Behavior based (bio)safety and Human Factors risk assessment
Pre conference course G - Introduction to Behavior based (bio)safety and Human Factors risk assessment
Instructors
Jonathan Bohm and Filippo De Franceschi
The behavior-based safety and human factors approach is a proactive and comprehensive strategy aimed at identifying and addressing at-risk behaviors in laboratory settings. This approach emphasizes the importance of individual behaviors in creating a safe work environment and preventing accidents and injuries.
Main topics:
- Overview of the Human Factors discipline
- Human Error and Human Performance
- Qualitative methods for Human Factors Risk Assessment
- Learn the BBS approach and examples of its implementation
The course will cover the following key components:
Introduction to Human Factors
- What is Human Factors
- Definitions
- Human Capabilities and Limitations
- Performance Influencing Factors
- Person, Task and Organisational influences on performance and behaviour
- Human Error
- Introduction to the different types of human error and their causes
- Identifying the most suitable risk reduction measures
- Cognitive bias
- Human Factors and the importance of Procedures
Human Factors Risk Assessment
- Human Factors risk assessment method for highest risk tasks (Safety Critical Task Analysis)
- How to carry out Task Analysis using walk-through, talk-throughs
- How to identify Human Factors risks and prevent or mitigate them
- Human Factors risk assessment method for lower risk tasks
BBS approach
- Safety mindset and safety culture
- Shift from traditional safety approach to safety mindset
- Lean safety and Behavior based safety
- How different models work and synergies
- Coaching and trainings
- Communicating with people
- Implementation and suggestions
- Reporting BBS results
Examples and exercises
- Video demonstration with involvement of participants to simulate a BBS.
Learning Objectives
- To have a basic understanding of the Human Factors discipline and the factors that influence human performance
- To be able to identify the main types of human error, their causes and appropriate measures for risk reduction
- To gain a basic understanding of the formal Human Factors methods (eg Safety Critical Task Analysis) that can be used to identify and mitigate Human Factors health and safety risks
- To compare Lean Safety with Behavior Based Safety
- To gain ideas for Behavior Based (bio)safety implementations
- To be able to interpret BBS results
Target Audience
Biosafety Officers with at least 3 years of experience, good understanding and significant practical experience of risk assessment and with some awareness of Human Factors.
References to CWA 16335:2011, annex C reference
- C.1.2 Specialized competences
- C.2.1.2.3 Human Factors
- C.2.1.2.15 Biorisk management programme
- C.2.1.2.17 Communication skills and information/knowledge systems