Actively Caring for Safety

<p><i>Actively Caring for Safety: The Psychological Science of Injury Prevention</i> outlines proactive applications of applied behavioural science and humanism (i.e. humanistic behaviourism) for improving health and safety. This text provides evidence-based principles for customizing effective processes for improving the human dynamics of safety and health in various locations—from home to the workplace and throughout a community. World-renowned health/safety researcher teacher and consultant E. Scott Geller combines theory and principles in practical step-by-step procedures with behavioral science methods capable of enhancing safety awareness reducing at-risk behavior and facilitating ongoing participation in safety-related activities. </p><p>Drawing upon his bestselling works <i>Working Safe</i> and <i>The Psychology of Safety Handbook</i> this book presents a science-based and practical approach to improving attitudes and behavior for achieving an injury-free work environment. The text has been improved and updated throughout and includes additional material on a rationale for language to replace common safety-related words that stifle human engagement. Plus critical safety-relevant information is provided on empathy emotional intelligence self-motivation positive psychology psychological safety the dramatic benefits of promoting perceptions of personal choice and critical distinctions between leadership and management for optimizing workplace safety and productivity.</p><p>Written in an enjoyable anecdotal and engaging style this is an essential read for any student academic researcher or professional of health and safety.</p>