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Safety Culture Assessment & Consulting Services

ADI helps organizations evaluate safety culture, leadership behaviors, and system performance through science-based assessments and consulting. Using behavioral analysis, surveys, site observations, and coaching roadmaps, we turn findings into practical actions that strengthen accountability, improve engagement, and support lasting safety performance across every level of your organization.

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Our Safety Culture Assessment & Consulting Services Services

Science-based safety assessments, consulting, and leadership solutions tailored to strengthen culture, systems, and sustained performance.

Safety Culture Assessments

Evaluate current safety culture through surveys, interviews, observations, and document review to identify behavioral patterns, leadership gaps, and practical opportunities for measurable improvement.

Safety Leadership Consulting

Equip leaders with behavioral tools, coaching methods, and accountability practices that improve trust, reinforce safe behaviors, and support proactive safety performance.

Safety Systems Analysis

Analyze existing safety systems, incentives, and workflows to uncover inconsistencies, remove competing contingencies, and improve execution across the organization.

Behavior-Based Safety

Implement behavior-based safety programs that use observations, feedback, and positive reinforcement to build consistent safe behaviors at every organizational level.

Safety Engagement

Strengthen workforce participation by building trust, replacing blame with learning, and creating conditions where employees contribute to safety improvement voluntarily.

Safety Training

Deliver practical workshops and coaching that develop real safety leadership skills, improve hazard recognition, and reinforce lasting behavior change after training.

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Our Safety Improvement Process

Assess Current Safety Reality

We begin with surveys, interviews, observations, and document review to understand how safety is actually experienced across leadership, frontline teams, and existing systems.

Identify Behavioral Root Causes

Build a Behavioral Roadmap

Train and Coach Leaders

Support Long-Term Execution

Trusted By Organizations

Success Stories

See how organizations use ADI's behavioral approach to improve safety culture and leadership performance.

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations

"The consultants we work with at ADI are practical and pragmatic. Our consultants get to know us—they invest time and effort to understand our business environment and provide pertinent guidance on how to shape culture."

Rich Gold

"We are achieving better numbers than we've ever achieved before. Our accuracy is higher. Our accidents are going down. Our costs are lower than they've ever been, and we're setting new records on throughput activity and accuracy."

VP Logistics

"There is no question that it's a more engaged workforce. And in some cases, it has been really dramatic."

Mark Manion

"The change was astronomical. The improvement we've had has been miraculous."

Manager of customer service operations
The ADI Difference

Why Choose Aubrey Daniels International?

ADI combines behavioral science expertise with practical consulting that turns safety insights into measurable action.

Experience

Over 45 years applying behavioral science to improve safety, leadership, and organizational performance.

Science-Based

Recommendations are grounded in behavior analysis, not assumptions, trends, or one-size-fits-all safety programs.

Actionable Findings

Assessments translate directly into coaching plans, system changes, and measurable improvement priorities.

Global Capability

ADI supports organizations worldwide with scalable surveys, consulting, and multi-level safety culture implementation.

Meet The ADI Team

Experienced behavioral experts guiding safer performance.

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Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels

Founder

Dr. Aubrey C. Daniels is the founder of Aubrey Daniels International (ADI), a globally recognized leader in applying the science of behavior to business performance for over 45 years. He is widely credited with introducing the phrase "Performance Management" to describe how organizations can motivate employees to enthusiastically deliver results. Grounded in his deep expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis, Dr. Daniels built ADI on the principle that understanding behavior and identifying what truly reinforces people unlocks exceptional performance. He is the author of several bestselling management classics, including Bringing Out the Best in People and Performance Management, and has transformed organizational cultures across diverse industries worldwide. His work continues to shape how leaders think about sustainable, behavior-based performance improvement.

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Judy Agnew

Senior Vice President

Judy Agnew serves as Senior Vice President at Aubrey Daniels International, where she applies her extensive expertise in behavioral science to help organizations achieve measurable, lasting performance improvements. A dynamic and compelling speaker, Judy has the rare ability to energize and inspire audiences of all sizes, delivering presentations that challenge conventional thinking and motivate meaningful change. She is the co-author of Safe by Accident, a resource that brings behavioral science principles to workplace safety. As an expert presenter and advisor, Judy works with leaders across diverse industries to translate the science of behavior into practical strategies that enhance employee performance, strengthen organizational culture, and drive sustainable business results.

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Tom Spencer, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Tom Spencer joined Aubrey Daniels International in 2000, initially serving as Director of Strategy Integration and Chief Operating Officer. For more than 36 years, Tom has provided consulting services in areas such as instructional and performance systems, behavioral process design and improvement, leadership development, and strategy integration and implementation. Tom's approach to consulting is pragmatic and grounded in the science of behavior, creating positive change in management practices, organizational systems, and critical business results. Tom earned a doctorate in psychology (behavior analysis) from West Virginia University and a master's degree in applied behavior analysis from Northeastern University.

Portrait of David Uhl, Senior Vice President of Consulting Services at Aubrey Daniels International

David Uhl

Senior Vice President of Consulting Services

David Uhl is a results-driven leader who helps clients in aerospace, energy, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and customer care maximize the Discretionary Effort of their employees. With more than 34 years of experience, David is a seasoned executive coach, change leader and master facilitator who is adept at applying behavioral science technology to accelerate and sustain organizational change and performance improvement. David is a frequent conference presenter, invited to deliver sessions that address leadership and organizational challenges, particularly those that relate to high-hazard environments or the rapid execution of organizational change.

Portrait of Bart Sevin, Ph.D., Vice President at Aubrey Daniels International

Bart Sevin, Ph.D.

Vice President

Specializing in performance and systems analysis and the development of behavior-based implementation strategies, Bart Sevin helps clients create long-term organizational change. As a highly trained and experienced Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Bart helps organizations examine systems, processes, and people strategies to ensure that their motivational initiatives are aligned to promote business success and drive their desired outcomes. Bart works with clients from a variety of business sectors, including Manufacturing, Energy, Banking, Heavy Construction, Automotive Financial Services, and Insurance. Bart received his Ph.D. and M.S. in behavioral psychology from Auburn University.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a safety culture assessment?

A safety culture assessment is a structured evaluation of how safety is actually supported across your organization. It typically includes surveys, interviews, observations, and document review to identify behavioral patterns, leadership strengths, system gaps, and barriers to consistent execution. The goal is to move beyond assumptions and produce clear, actionable findings that improve safety performance.

What does safety culture consulting include?

How do you measure safety culture in an organization?

How long does a safety culture assessment take?

Who should be involved in a safety culture assessment?

Can you assess existing safety systems as well as culture?

What happens after the assessment is complete?

Is safety culture consulting useful for organizations with low incident rates?

Still Have Questions About Safety Culture?

Talk with ADI about assessments, consulting, and next steps.

Trusted Expertise

Awards and Recognition

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Elite Media Presence

Sought out by CNN, CNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post for expert authority

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45+ Years Experience

Longstanding expertise in behavior-based consulting.

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5-Star Google Rating

Strong early client review signal.

Start Building a Stronger Safety Culture

Share your goals, current challenges, and organizational needs. ADI will help you explore the right assessment and consulting approach for measurable, sustainable safety improvement.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 678-904-6140. You can also send us a quick email at info@aubreydaniels.com.