Safety Leadership Course for Top Management

Course Introduction

Safety leadership is not merely a task to be delegated; it is a fundamental responsibility of top management and the cornerstone of a resilient and successful organization. For senior executives and board members, demonstrating a visible, unwavering commitment to safety goes far beyond legal compliance. It is the single most powerful factor in shaping an organization's safety culture, influencing every decision, action, and mindset from the boardroom to the front line. A company's true values are often revealed not by what its leaders say, but by what they do, and a genuine commitment to the well-being of every employee sends a clear and powerful message that people are the most valuable asset.

This proactive approach to safety is a strategic imperative. It builds trust, fosters a sense of shared responsibility, and creates an environment where employees are empowered to speak up about hazards without fear of retribution. When leaders prioritize safety, they lay the foundation for a culture of excellence that drives not only a reduction in incidents and injuries but also improvements in productivity, morale, and overall business performance. Ultimately, safety leadership is about creating a legacy of care, where every individual feels protected and valued, and where a safe workplace is a non-negotiable part of the company’s identity.                   

Learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explain responsibilities of employers and workers as per legislation
• Understand the key principles of Workplace Health and Safety Risk Management
• Implement effective procedures for hazard identification
• Identify causes of incidents in the workplace
• Undertake incident/occurrence investigations.

Programme outline:

Leadership Actions

• Management Commitment for Safety
• Organizational Leadership and Accountability
• Safety Goal, Objectives and Matrices 

Safety Process

• Safety Auditing
• Incident Investigation
• Policies and Procedures
• Safety Training
• Motivation and Communication
• Safety Meeting

Safety Discipline 

Conclusion 

Target Audience

This seminar will be of immediate benefit to Directors, Employers, Managers and Supervisors

Course Fees (Incl GST)

SCAL Members: $165.00

Non-members: $200.00

Speaker Profile

Greg graduated with Master of Science in Environmental Engineering and obtain his BSc in Mechanical and Production Engineering (Hons) from NTU. Thereafter, he went on, obtained a Graduate Certificate in WSH in 2015, and currently is a WSH Approved Auditor. Greg is a qualified Fire Safety Manager. Currently, he is consultant and trainer for the past 8 years with a WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment & WSQ Diploma in Adult Continuing Education. 

Greg has been working in the marine engineering and pump industries for several years (12 years). He has previously been the Operation Engineer with Jurong Marine Contractors Pte Ltd, Product Engineer at Groundfos, Application Engineer at Sulzer pumps. Currently he is a Consultant (ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018 Management Systems, Bizsafe Programme, Culturesafe) and Trainer for the past 8 years. Some of his training range from Pump Training Course, Lean Six Sigma, ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 Management Systems courses, Bizsafe course (Bizsafe level 1, 2 and 4), WSQ-WSH courses, Risk Assessment Training, SGsecure Training, Inhouse Safety Training for Corporate including Safety Leadership and Safety Culture for Top Management.