Courage to Care

What is a Courage to Care

In KBR, Courage to Care is part of their Zero Harm 24/7 safety philosophy and all employees must conduct one Courage to Care conversation per month. It means:

• Speaking Up for Safety: Employees are encouraged to intervene and have conversations when they see unsafe behaviors or conditions, even if it feels uncomfortable.
• Empathy and Responsibility: It’s about caring enough for your colleagues’ well-being to take action, not just following rules.
• Creating a Culture of Safety: Leaders and team members work together so everyone feels empowered to stop work or raise concerns without fear.

In short: Courage to Care means having the confidence and care to protect people by addressing risks and unsafe acts immediately. It’s a proactive, people-first approach to safety.

How to Lodge a Courage to Care

To lodge a courage to care, go to the Courage to Care website ZeroHarm Courage to Care and:

1. Select Home & Play

2. Press the Login button if prompted

3. Enter an Unsafe Act that you Observed and,

4. Enter what you did to correct the Unsafe Act in the “Corrective Action - Conversation” box

Courage to Care Examples

For some easy wins on Courage to Cares, see some examples below:

Unsafe Act Observed	Corrective Action - Conversation
Noticing a colleague struggling and checking in	Asked my colleague if they wanted to talk about anything as they seem stressed
Person crossing the road while looking at their phone.	I reminded them to stop and pay attention to traffic before crossing, and suggested putting the phone away until safely across.
Someone walking in a car park without using designated pedestrian paths.	I guided them to the marked walkway and explained it’s safer to stay in the designated area.
A colleague carrying heavy bags without proper posture.	I offered help and suggested splitting the load or using a trolley to prevent injury.
Person riding a bike without a helmet.	I politely reminded them of the importance of wearing a helmet and offered to help find one if needed.
Someone rushing down stairs while distracted by a phone call.	I asked them to pause the call and hold the handrail to avoid a fall.
A friend about to drive after drinking alcohol.	I offered to call a taxi or rideshare and explained the risk of impaired driving.
Jogging with headphones at high volume near traffic.	Suggested lowering volume or removing one earbud for awareness.
Using a ladder without someone holding it.	Offered to stabilize the ladder and reminded them of the risk.
Child playing near a busy road unsupervised.	Alerted the guardian and stayed until they arrived.