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About the Author Terry E. McSween is Co-founder and Director of the Houston office of Quality Safety Edge, where he has helped clients like E.I. DuPont, Hoechst Celanese, and Texaco design and implement organizational changes that have resulted in enhanced safety, quality, and productivity. He currently conducts a regular workshop — "A Behavioral Approach to Occupational Safety" — for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Dr. McSween has also published extensively on issues of safety, quality improvement, and organizational behavior. He received his Ph.D. in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Western Michigan University.

Safety Basics.

The Vision.

The Behavioral Safety Process.

A Values-Based Behavioral Safety Process.

The Safety Assessment.

Management Overview and Initial Workshops.

Final Design.

Step 1: Establish Purpose and Milestone Targets.

Step 2: Create the Safety Observation Process.

Step 3: Develop Feedback and Involvement Procedures.

Step 4: Establish Safety Incentives.

Step 5: Plan Training and Kickoff Meetings.

Step 6: Provide for a Variety of Ongoing Support Programs.

Conduct a Management Review.

Implement the Behavioral Safety Process.

Maintain the Behavioral Safety Process.

Some Practical Suggestions.

Advanced Topics: Why it Works and Behavioral Basics.

Case Studies.

Appendices.

Select Bibliography.

Index.