Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Professionals
• Department and Site Heads
• Project and Operations Managers
• HR, Training, and Organizational Development Practitioners
• Anyone responsible for leading teams and promoting safety performance

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of leadership in developing and maintaining a safety culture
• Demonstrate proactive leadership behaviors that promote safe work practices
• Recognize the link between leadership, motivation, and safety performance
• Communicate safety expectations effectively across all organizational levels
• Identify and address unsafe behaviors and conditions promptly
• Lead by example and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety

DAY 1

Introduction to Safety Leadership

• Welcome and Introduction
• Pre-Test
• What Is Safety Leadership and Why It Matters
• Differences Between Safety Management and Safety Leadership
• The Relationship Between Leadership, Culture, and Performance
• Key Leadership Traits That Influence Safety Outcomes
• Case Study

DAY 2

Building a Strong Safety Culture

• Understanding Safety Culture and Its Core Elements
• The Manager’s Role in Shaping Safety Behavior
• Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to a Positive Safety Culture
• Aligning Organizational Values and Safety Objectives
• Engaging Employees in Shared Responsibility for Safety
• Group Exercise

DAY 3

Effective Communication and Engagement in Safety

• Communication as a Leadership Tool for Safety
• Conducting Safety Conversations and Feedback Sessions
• The Power of Active Listening and Empathy in Safety Leadership
• Motivating Teams Toward Safe Work Practices
• Leading Safety Meetings and Toolbox Talks
• Exercise

DAY 4

Behavioral Safety and Accountability

• Understanding Human Factors and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)
• Observing, Analyzing, and Influencing Unsafe Behaviors
• Coaching and Mentoring for Safety Performance
• Holding Teams Accountable Without Blame
• Reinforcement and Recognition for Positive Safety Behaviors
• Case Study

DAY 5

Sustaining Leadership in Safety and Course Wrap-up

• Integrating Safety into Strategic Decision-Making
• Leading Continuous Improvement and Safety Innovation
• Measuring and Reviewing Leadership Impact on Safety Performance
• Personal Action Planning for Safety Leadership Development
• Post-Test
• Certificate Ceremony