Location

Productivity and Quality Institute - Alexandria

Objectives

• This comprehensive approach enables frontline supervisors and managers to explore new ideas and models presented in class and to interpret and apply this information in-depth back at their workplace. Despite the predominance of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) as a key driver of business over recent times, organizations are often still struggling to achieve the aspiration of “Zero Harm” and the full engagement of employees in the OHS effort.This comprehensive approach enables frontline supervisors and managers to explore new ideas and models presented in class and to interpret and apply this information in-depth back at their workplace. Despite the predominance of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) as a key driver of business over recent times, organizations are often still struggling to achieve the aspiration of “Zero Harm” and the full engagement of employees in the OHS effort.

Outcomes

By the end of this course the delegate will be:• Implement strategies for improving OHS performance through visible Safety Leadership • Describe the commitments and actions required of a genuine Safety Leader • Gather, convey and receive information and ideas • Build and maintain networks and relationships • Manage difficulties to achieve positive outcomes • Understanding and applying your legal and practical responsibilities for providing a safe working environment • Implementing changes in your workplace to make it safer

Course Contents

• The role of leadership in building a culture of safety • Management vs. Leadership • Leadership case studies • Integrating Safety Leadership into Operational Planning • Effective communication skills • Communicating ideas and expectations • Developing trust and integrity • Providing, receiving and using feedback • Resolving issues, problems and conflicts • Effective working relationships and performance management • Networking • Safety management systems • Tools and techniques to support safety management systems