Improving workplace safety at EOT crane operating area through behavioral-based safety approach: a case study analysis

Abstract The study investigated the implementation of a Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) approach at an Electric Overhead Traveling (EOT) crane operating area in the logistics industry to improve workplace safety. The BBS approach is defined as the utilization of scientific principles to alter the behavior of an individual. The EOT crane work center under investigation comprises 22 employees who carry out skilled work such as welding, forklift, and crane operation, and contract laborers who perform unskilled work. The BBS approach was implemented in seven steps, which led to a significant improvement in the safety performance of the work center with the BBS alert card system. The data analysis for this study was conducted using the open-source statistical platform called JAMOVI. The baseline safety performance was recorded at 56%, but by the end of the fourth week of the BBS intervention, it had improved to 85%. The card system was effective in improving safety behavior and also had a positive impact on workers’ mindsets, making them more aware of safe work practices. This result indicates that the BBS approach is an effective measure for inducing positive behavioral changes among workers.