BEH/General/TBT-BEH-011

Peer-to-Peer Safety Coaching

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Peer-to-peer safety coaching means workers helping each other to work safely through respectful conversation.
It is not about reporting or disciplining; it is about looking out for your colleagues on site.
Research shows that workers respond better to safety advice from their peers than from managers.
Effective coaching uses open questions: ask why someone is doing something a certain way before suggesting changes.
Positive coaching recognises good practice as well as addressing unsafe actions constructively.
Everyone on site has the right and responsibility to coach others on safety, regardless of trade or seniority.
Timing matters; coaching immediately after observing a behaviour is more effective than raising it later.
A coaching conversation should be private and respectful, not a public confrontation in front of others.
Peer coaching builds trust between teams and creates a culture where safety conversations are normal.
CDM 2015 places duties on every worker to cooperate on health and safety, which includes helping each other.

Prevent injuries	A respectful word from a colleague stops unsafe behaviour faster and more effectively than a written warning.
Build trust	Peer coaching creates a team environment where everyone looks out for each other, strengthening site safety culture.
Worker influence	Workers are more likely to change behaviour when a respected colleague explains the risk than when a manager issues an order.

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See also: Challenging Unsafe Behaviour | Safety Observations and Conversations

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