Safety Leadership: Empowering Supervisors & Managers

Programme introduction /

Supervisors and managers shape how safety is understood through the choices they make every day. What they prioritise, the questions they ask, and how they respond when someone raises a concern all influence whether safe working practices become part of the team's routine. When expectations are unclear or production pressure dominates the conversation, employees can receive conflicting signals about what matters most.

Safety Leadership helps supervisors and managers connect their leadership responsibilities with everyday prevention and team accountability. Through practical workplace scenarios and guided discussion, participants explore how to communicate clear expectations, encourage concerns to be raised, recognise gaps in working practices, and follow through on agreed actions. They consider how to involve their teams in identifying improvements and work with the relevant safety personnel when issues require specialist attention. The focus is on consistent leadership behaviour that supports a more open, responsible, and prevention-focused workplace.

Planning your programme

Can the programme be customised?

Yes. We begin with a discussion of your business priorities and capability gaps, then adapt examples, exercises and case discussions to your team’s context. The final scope is agreed in your proposal.

How many people can attend?

Share your expected participant count and their roles when you enquire. We will recommend a group size and facilitation approach suited to the activities and learning objectives, and confirm these in the proposal.

Where will the training take place?

Tell us your preferred location and whether you have a training room. Venue, equipment, delivery format and any associated costs are agreed before booking.

How do I request an outline or proposal?

Use “Request course outline” on this page. The enquiry form will include the programme name. Add your participant count, preferred dates and the workplace challenge you want the training to address.

Is HRD Corp funding automatic?

No. Eligibility depends on the employer, the registered programme, grant approval and the applicable HRD Corp requirements. Confirm the specific programme and grant conditions before booking; claimable does not guarantee approval or reimbursement.

Check the current HRD Corp Claimable Courses requirements before confirming your training arrangements.