A Safety Leader

Syllabus

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

• Understand the supervisor’s role in leading a proactive safety culture.
• Apply relevant occupational health and safety legislation.
• Identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls.
• Conduct inspections and lead incident investigations.
• Deliver safety training and communicate effectively.
• Support and guide new and young workers.

Course Modules / Topics

Module 1: Safety Leader

• Defining what it means to be a safety leader
• Leadership vs. management in safety
• Developing a strong safety culture through leadership

Module 2: Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

• Overview of OHS laws and regulations
• Supervisor roles and legal obligations
• Worker rights and employer responsibilities

Module 3: Hazard Assessments

• Identifying workplace hazards
• Conducting and documenting risk assessments
• Applying the hierarchy of controls

Module 4: Conducting Workplace Inspections

• Purpose and frequency of inspections
• Planning and performing inspections
• Reporting and corrective action

Module 5: Incident Investigation

• Why incidents need to be investigated
• Steps in the investigation process
• Root cause analysis and prevention

Module 6: Training and Communication

• Importance of training in safety programs
• Best practices for communicating safety messages
• Tools and methods for effective training delivery

Module 7: Supporting New and Young Workers

• Understanding the unique risks to this group
• Strategies for onboarding and mentoring
• Promoting awareness and engagement

Module 8: Final Thoughts

• Recap of key learning points
• Encouraging continuous improvement
• Next steps for supervisors as safety leaders