Behavior-Based Safety Program and its Impact on Workplace Incidents at Line 1 of the Lima Metro - 2023 (#507)

Authors

Donayre-Hernández, Lenny Graciela

Cacho-Chávez, Ena Mirella

Abstract

Abstract – The objective of this research is to implement a Behavior-Based Safety Program (BBSP) in the company UNNA TRANSPORTES S.A.C., in the Lima Metro Line 1 project, in order to reduce labor incidents in the station area. Through a behavior-based safety diagnosis, the main accidents and their causes were identified, highlighting unsafe acts (43%) and unsafe conditions (25%) as predominant factors. The program was designed in six phases, which included team building, diagnosis, training, dissemination, field observation and impact evaluation. The results showed a 31.2% reduction in accidents, especially in incidents of aggression (61.2%), entrapment (35.7%) and overexertion (33.3%). The research also highlighted the importance of staff motivation, compliance with procedures and management commitment to the success of the program. The PSBC proved to be an effective tool for improving occupational safety, aligning with previous studies showing its positive impact on the reduction of unsafe behaviors and occupational accidents. Keywords-- Behavior-based safety, occupational incidents, occupational accidents, occupational safety.