Managing Safely for Directors and Leadership

Course Overview

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the strategic responsibilities of directors and leaders in creating and sustaining a safe workplace culture.
• Recognize legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations related to occupational safety and health at the organizational leadership level.
• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety management systems, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate organizational safety performance using key metrics, audits, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote accountability, ownership, and proactive safety behaviors among managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Lead and review incident investigations, root cause analyses, and ensure effective corrective and preventive measures are applied.
• Integrate risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity into strategic planning and leadership decisions.
• Foster effective communication, engagement, and collaboration with employees, management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities on safety matters.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement to achieve long-term organizational safety excellence.
• Demonstrate leadership that balances organizational objectives with the health, safety, and well-being of the workforce.

• Understand the strategic responsibilities of directors and leaders in creating and sustaining a safe workplace culture.
• Recognize legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations related to occupational safety and health at the organizational leadership level.
• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive safety management systems, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate organizational safety performance using key metrics, audits, and benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.
• Promote accountability, ownership, and proactive safety behaviors among managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Lead and review incident investigations, root cause analyses, and ensure effective corrective and preventive measures are applied.
• Integrate risk management, emergency preparedness, and business continuity into strategic planning and leadership decisions.
• Foster effective communication, engagement, and collaboration with employees, management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities on safety matters.
• Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement to achieve long-term organizational safety excellence.
• Demonstrate leadership that balances organizational objectives with the health, safety, and well-being of the workforce.

Mode of Delivery

Course Content

• Roles and Responsibilities of Directors and Senior Leaders in Safety
• Strategic Safety Leadership and Governance
• Developing and Implementing Safety Policies, Programs, and Procedures
• Risk Assessment, Hazard Management, and Regulatory Compliance Oversight
• Fostering a Positive Safety Culture Across the Organization
• Monitoring Safety Performance, Metrics, and Continuous Improvement
• Decision-Making, Accountability, and Ethical Leadership in Safety
• Integration of Safety Leadership with Organizational Strategy and Corporate Governance

• Leadership in High-Risk or Critical Operations
• Behavior-Based Safety Leadership at the Executive Level
• Crisis Management, Emergency Response, and Strategic Oversight
• Integration of Safety Performance with Corporate Objectives and Reporting

Entry Requirements

Program Duration

Examination

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