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Safe Behaviour Observation Checklist

by HL Mullane, from the Community

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This Safe Behaviour Observation checklist helps supervisors and safety teams conduct structured observations on site. It includes guided prompts across PPE, housekeeping, communication and procedures, manual handling and ergonomics, equipment and tools, work at height, excavation, confined space, and hot works. Capture evidence, verify permits and training, document corrective actions, and sign off to improve construction site safety performance.

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Safe Behaviour Observation (SBO)
This Safe Behaviour Observation (SBO) form is designed to capture site safety observations with space for dates, location details, and the personnel involved. Teams can verify PPE compliance, document observations, add photos, and log corrective actions to address hazards and improve safety performance. The template supports structured behaviour-based safety checks, general site notes, and follow-up actions to strengthen workplace safety culture across field and site operations.
by Adam Monteith, from the Community
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Site Safety Observation Record
Use this site safety observation record to conduct quick on site checks and document hazards, controls, and actions. The checklist covers work environment and conditions such as housekeeping, fall prevention, traffic control, and environmental measures. It verifies systems and procedures including SWMS and permits. It prompts reviews of people and behavior, actions such as lifting and working at height, and protection like PPE and electrical and chemical safety. It also assesses tools, equipment, vehicles, and communication, and helps assign and track corrective actions.
by Peter Hughes, from the Community
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Behavioural Safety Observation Checklist
This behavioural safety observation checklist helps supervisors and observers evaluate safe and unsafe acts during routine tasks. It covers task observation across activities such as manual handling, chemical use, operating machinery, welding and hot work, working at height, confined space entry, and equipment maintenance. The form guides reviews of personal safety, adherence to standard operating procedures and permits, safe work practices, housekeeping, and the condition and correct use of tools and equipment. It also prompts checks on appropriate PPE and encourages structured safety conversations and dynamic risk assessment. Use the checklist to record hazards, near misses, and corrective actions, and to secure worker commitment to improvements.
by mark dobner, from the Community
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Behavioral Safety Observation Checklist
This behavioral safety observation checklist helps supervisors and peers conduct short, constructive observations to reinforce safe work practices and address risks. It covers task observation across activities such as manual handling, working with chemicals, operating machinery, hot work, working at height, confined spaces, and more. Sections include personal safety hazards, adherence to standard operating procedures and permits, safe work practices, housekeeping, tools and equipment, and PPE checks. It guides effective safety conversations, documents safe and unsafe acts, records corrective actions and near-miss hazards, and captures sign-offs from observers and workers.
by mark dobner, from the Community
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Safe Behaviour Observation (SBO)

This Safe Behaviour Observation (SBO) form is designed to capture site safety observations with space for dates, location details, and the personnel involved. Teams can verify PPE compliance, document observations, add photos, and log corrective actions to address hazards and improve safety performance. The template supports structured behaviour-based safety checks, general site notes, and follow-up actions to strengthen workplace safety culture across field and site operations.

by Adam Monteith, from the Community

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Site Safety Observation Record

Use this site safety observation record to conduct quick on site checks and document hazards, controls, and actions. The checklist covers work environment and conditions such as housekeeping, fall prevention, traffic control, and environmental measures. It verifies systems and procedures including SWMS and permits. It prompts reviews of people and behavior, actions such as lifting and working at height, and protection like PPE and electrical and chemical safety. It also assesses tools, equipment, vehicles, and communication, and helps assign and track corrective actions.

by Peter Hughes, from the Community

10+

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Behavioural Safety Observation Checklist

This behavioural safety observation checklist helps supervisors and observers evaluate safe and unsafe acts during routine tasks. It covers task observation across activities such as manual handling, chemical use, operating machinery, welding and hot work, working at height, confined space entry, and equipment maintenance. The form guides reviews of personal safety, adherence to standard operating procedures and permits, safe work practices, housekeeping, and the condition and correct use of tools and equipment. It also prompts checks on appropriate PPE and encourages structured safety conversations and dynamic risk assessment. Use the checklist to record hazards, near misses, and corrective actions, and to secure worker commitment to improvements.

by mark dobner, from the Community

20+

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Behavioral Safety Observation Checklist

This behavioral safety observation checklist helps supervisors and peers conduct short, constructive observations to reinforce safe work practices and address risks. It covers task observation across activities such as manual handling, working with chemicals, operating machinery, hot work, working at height, confined spaces, and more. Sections include personal safety hazards, adherence to standard operating procedures and permits, safe work practices, housekeeping, tools and equipment, and PPE checks. It guides effective safety conversations, documents safe and unsafe acts, records corrective actions and near-miss hazards, and captures sign-offs from observers and workers.

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Safe Behaviour Observation Checklist

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