Institutionalizing Behavior-Based Safety: Theories, Concepts, And Practical Suggestions‪.‬

Abstract This paper describes issues related to the institutionalization of behavior-based safety interventions. Key theoretical positions are discussed, practical suggestions are made, and preliminary data are presented. it is suggested that institutionalization requires an understanding of the relationship between how people talk about safety and how they manage safety on a daily basis. Furthermore, to increase the probability of institutionalization, it is argued that we must first intervene at the level of the controller of contingencies. Finally, it is claimed that institutionalizing behavior-based safety starts in our graduate training programs and requires that we train students to communicate the principles of behavior analysis more effectively.