Safety Observations (BBS, GEMBA)
Transform safety culture through systematic observation programs that identify at-risk behaviors and conditions before they cause injuries.
Everything a proactive safety observation program needs
Why safety observations matter
Proactive safety, built on everyday observations
We know that most workplace injuries are preventable if hazardous conditions and at-risk behaviors are identified and corrected before incidents occur. Our safety observation software supports both Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and GEMBA safety walks, making it easy to conduct regular observations, provide positive reinforcement, and track improvement trends. From front-line worker observations to leadership safety walks, our platform ensures observations are documented, acted upon, and used to drive continuous safety improvement. Build a proactive safety culture where everyone is engaged in identifying and eliminating hazards.
Feature Summary
Here are some of the ways our clients use SBN:
- Conduct structured BBS observations and GEMBA walks using customizable checklists by industry and task
- Capture observations in real time with mobile photo, video, voice note, and GPS tagging
- Recognize safe behaviors and document positive reinforcement to support a constructive safety culture
- Convert at-risk behaviors and hazardous conditions into tracked corrective actions with one touch
- Support leadership safety walks with structured protocols and worker engagement conversation guides
- Analyze leading indicator trends, observer participation, and program effectiveness with visual dashboards
The platform, feature by feature
Built for proactive safety observation, end to end
Structured Observation Checklists
Conduct focused, consistent safety observations using customizable checklists that guide observers through systematic evaluation of work practices and conditions.
Our structured approach ensures observations are thorough and comparable over time, making trend analysis meaningful and actionable.
Mobile Observation Capture
Conduct observations in real-time using mobile devices with photo documentation, GPS location tagging, and immediate data capture.
Our mobile platform works offline so observations can be conducted anywhere in your facility, with automatic sync when connectivity returns.
Positive Recognition and Coaching
Support behavior-based safety programs with tools for recognizing safe behaviors and providing constructive coaching for at-risk actions.
Our platform helps you create a positive safety culture by making recognition easy while ensuring at-risk behaviors are addressed constructively.
Immediate Corrective Action Workflow
Address identified hazards and at-risk behaviors immediately with integrated corrective action creation and tracking—ensuring observations lead to improvement.
Our system links observations directly to corrective actions, so nothing falls through the cracks between identification and resolution.
Leadership GEMBA Walk Management
Structure leadership safety walks with focused observation protocols that demonstrate management commitment while gathering valuable safety insights.
Our GEMBA walk tools help leaders conduct meaningful workplace observations that engage workers and identify systemic safety opportunities.
Analytics and Trending
Transform observation data into actionable insights with powerful analytics that identify trends, measure program effectiveness, and guide improvement priorities.
Our dashboards and reports help you see patterns in behaviors and conditions, track improvement over time, and demonstrate the impact of your safety program.
Built for your environment
Safety Observations (BBS, GEMBA) for Industries
Manufacturing
Conduct BBS observations on production floors to reinforce safe machine operation, proper PPE use, and safe work practices while recognizing workers who consistently work safely.
Construction
Implement observation programs on job sites to identify at-risk behaviors, hazardous conditions, and near-miss situations before they result in injuries.
Warehousing & Distribution
Observe material handling practices, powered industrial truck operation, and loading dock activities to prevent the most common warehouse injuries.
Oil & Gas
Conduct safety observations in high-hazard operations to reinforce critical safety behaviors and identify process safety risks early.
Healthcare
Implement observation programs for patient handling, infection control practices, and workplace safety behaviors to protect healthcare workers.
Transportation
Observe driver behaviors, pre-trip inspection practices, and loading operations to prevent transportation-related incidents and injuries.
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Ready to Build a Proactive Safety Culture?
Transform safety from reactive incident response to proactive hazard identification with systematic observation programs. Schedule a demo today to see how SBN can help you implement effective BBS and GEMBA walk programs.
Learn MoreTechnical Specifications
Platform Capabilities:
- Works on iOS, Android, tablets, and desktop computers
- Offline observation capture with automatic sync
- Customizable BBS and GEMBA walk checklists
- Photo, video, and voice note documentation
- GPS location tagging for spatial analysis
- Integration with corrective action tracking
- Positive recognition and coaching tools
- Advanced analytics and trending dashboards
- Complete observation history and audit trail
- Role-based permissions and access controls