Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 2025, 15(1), 0005
Tackling Challenges in Implementing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS): Construction Safety Culture Focus
1Associate Professor, Department
of Civil and Architectural Engineering, Lawrence Technological
University, 21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, USA, E-mail:
aalbayati@ltu.edu (corresponding author).
2Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Civil and
Architectural Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West
Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, USA, E-mail: ttroyanop@ltu.edu
3Research Professor and Director, Craig and Diane Martin
National Center for Construction Safety, Department of Civil,
Environmental & Architectural Engineering, University of Kansas, 1530 W.
15th St., Lawrence, KS 66049, USA, E-mail: chko@ku.edu
Project Management
Received June 4, 2024; received revision October 18, 2024; accepted November 21, 2024
Available online December 22, 2024
Abstract: The dynamic nature of the construction industry renders it inherently hazardous, leading to elevated rates of occupational injuries. Thus, it is imperative to explore diverse strategies aimed at mitigating these risks. One such approach is Behavior Based Safety (BBS), which targets the enhancement of safety performance by addressing the behaviors of construction workers. This study undertook a systematic literature review on BBS in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Through this research endeavor, the aim is to deepen the industry comprehension of the conceptual framework, operational mechanisms, and inherent limitations of BBS within the construction industry context. Exploring the intricacies of BBS offers valuable insights into its operational mechanisms and underlying principles within the construction context. The comprehensive review encompassed 14 scholarly articles published between 2010 and 2023, all cataloged within the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) or ScienceDirect databases. Findings from these studies shed light on the effectiveness of BBS and its inherent limitations when applied within construction environments. It becomes increasingly evident that prioritizing safety culture might supersede the sole reliance on BBS methodologies within the construction sector.
Keywords: Behavior based safety (BBS), safety behavior, construction safety culture
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Citation: Al-Bayati, A. J., Abreu, T. T. P. D., and Ko, C. H. (2025). Tackling Challenges in Implementing Behavior-Based Safety (BBS): Construction Safety Culture Focus. Journal of Engineering, Project, and Production Management, 15(1), 0005.
DOI:
10.32738/JEPPM-2025-0005
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