Exploring the Impact of Behaviour-Based Safety in Reducing Accidents in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry

Authors

  • Esang Lazarus Esitikot Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.
  • Mary Ubong Umoh Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • Akaninyene Edet Ekong Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.
  • Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke Highstone Global University, Texas, USA.
  • Utibe Amos Ofon Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • Anthony Akadi Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
  • Clement O. Obadimu Institute of Health, Safety, Security and Environment Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nicass/v2/5234

Keywords:

Accidents, behaviour-based safety, health, safety, safety management, human vulnerabilities, loss prevention observation

Abstract

Background: Accidents are one of the most undesirable events in different industries. The impact of an accident can be devastating, with the potential for loss of lives and reduction in organisational profitability. However, over time, the perception of accidents changed, and many organisations accepted that all accidents are preventable. This led to the implementation of different strategies to prevent or reduce accidents in the different industries.

Aims: This study was carried out to test the impact of behaviour-based safety (BBS) implementation on accident rates. Specifically, the study aimed to identify whether the implementation of the BBS program led to a reduction in accidents among workers in the petroleum industry in Nigeria.

Methodology:  This study was based on a multiple case study design. The study was carried out on the petroleum industry in the Nigerian Niger Delta region. The questionnaire was deployed as the research instrument and was distributed to 50 workers in the Nigerian petroleum industry. A stratified random sampling technique was utilised to select the workers. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation. The oil industry is made up of both offshore and onshore installations and workers. The data was collected from different categories and levels of workers and across different vocations to enhance the reliability of the research conclusion.

Results:  Findings from the study indicated that the implementation of the BBS programme was effective in reducing accidents. Therefore, organisations that aim to address unsafe acts, at-risk behaviours, and accidents due to human frailties and performance difficulties can adopt BBS as a safety tool to drive improved safety culture.

Conclusion: This study established that the implementation of BBS resulted in the reduction of accident rate in the Nigerian petroleum industry. This indicates a positive effect on health and safety management. The implication is that organisational leaders can deploy BBS as an instrument to drive positive changes in safety culture to reduce accidents. Though this study concluded that the implementation of BBS contributes to the reduction in accidents, further study is recommended to address the proportion of accidents that the implementation of BBS impacts

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Published

2025-04-16

How to Cite

Esang Lazarus Esitikot, Mary Ubong Umoh, Akaninyene Edet Ekong, Gerald Ndubuisi Okeke, Utibe Amos Ofon, Anthony Akadi, & Clement O. Obadimu. (2025). Exploring the Impact of Behaviour-Based Safety in Reducing Accidents in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry. New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2, 134–147. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nicass/v2/5234

Issue

New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 2

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