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The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety

This book presents the scientific principles and real-world best practices of behavioral safety, one of the most mature and impactful applications of behavioral science to reduce injuries in industrial workplaces.

Cover of the book “The Science and Best Practices of Behavioral Safety” by Timothy D. Ludwig and Matthew M. Laske. Th

FEATURED ARTICLES

Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter?

Discover how filler sounds and words like "um" and "like" shape audience perceptions of public speaking effectiveness. This study determines when disfluencies start to hurt effectiveness — and when a few may actually be just fine.

First page of the article “Um, so, like, do speech disfluencies matter? A parametric evaluation of filler sounds and words”

The efficacy of remote video-based behavioral skills training & awareness training on public speaking performance

Explore how video-based training can boost public speaking skills and reduce distracting filler words. This study shows how structured outlines and awareness strategies help speakers become more confident, effective, and engaging

First page of the article “The Efficacy of Remote Video-Based Behavioral Skills Training and Awareness Training on Public Spe

The advancement of training within business using behavior-based instructional design

Learn how behavior-based instructional design improves employee training by making it more efficient, engaging, and aligned with real workplace needs. This article highlights strategies that blend behavioral science with modern technology to create lasting workplace performance.

First page of the article “The Advancement of Training within Business Using Behavior-Based Instructional Design” by Johnson,

Do employees’ work schedules put them at-risk? The role of shift scheduling and holidays in predicting near miss and incident likelihood

This study shows how long stretches of consecutive shifts — especially fourth consecutive 12 hr shifts — raise the likelihood of workplace incidents. Insights from this research help organizations design safer schedules that reduce fatigue-related risks.

First page of the article “Do employees’ work schedules put them at-risk? The role of shift scheduling and holidays in predic

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