Location

Technical and Vocational Institute

Objectives

• This training course aims to equip leaders and managers with the knowledge, skills, and tools to foster a strong safety culture within their organizations. Participants will learn how to effectively lead by example, engage their workforce in safety initiatives, and implement robust safety management systems to reduce risks, enhance performance, and ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:Define and implement the components of a safety culture and understand the critical role of leadership in shaping it.Apply the principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS) to develop and sustain effective safety processes.Conduct thorough risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement appropriate control measures.Investigate incidents using root cause analysis and establish effective incident reporting mechanisms to learn and prevent future occurrences.Demonstrate effective leadership behaviors, foster trust, and communicate safety expectations clearly.Empower employees to take ownership of safety initiatives and contribute actively to a culture of safety.Develop and evaluate impactful safety training programs to ensure continuous learning and improvement.Measure and monitor safety performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and audits.Create and implement comprehensive emergency preparedness and response pl

Course Contents

Module 1: Foundations of Safety Leadership• Understanding Safety Culture: o Definition and components of a safety cultureo The role of leadership in shaping safety cultureo Identifying and addressing safety barriers• Safety Management Systems (SMS): o Overview of SMS principles and requirementso Role of leadership in implementing and maintaining SMSo Conducting safety audits and inspections• Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: o Hazard identification techniqueso Risk assessment methodologieso Developing and implementing control measures• Incident Investigation and Reporting: o Root cause analysiso Incident reporting procedureso Learning from incidentsModule 2: Leading by Example• Personal Behavior and Attitude: o Modeling safe behaviorso Promoting a positive safety mindseto Communicating safety expectations clearly• Effective Communication: o Active listeningo Providing constructive feedbacko Encouraging open communication• Building Trust and Respect: