The New Values-Based Safety - Paperback

by Terry McSween (Author), Adam Hockman (Author)

Behavioral safety expert, Terry McSween, teams up with trusted learning adviser, Adam Hockman, to bring you The New Values-Based Safety, an essential reference for leaders and safety professionals in any industry. The authors expand on McSween's original works on Values-Based Safety, an approach to behavior-based safety grounded in aligning organizational behaviors with a clearly defined set of organizational values such as honesty, respect, and concern for the well-being of everyone. Written in understandable language, the book guides you through:

• NEW! Two new chapters on laying the cultural and leadership foundation for any safety improvement effort
• Implementing a Values-Based Safety process from design to execution and maintenance
• Special considerations for small companies and industries where employees work in isolation
• The behavioral science behind it all
• Real-world case studies

Throughout it all, the authors underscore the importance of creating a culture of caring and concern to support employee well-being along with the company's bottom line.