Safety Leadership: How to Build High-Engagement Cultures and Prevent Complex Failures - Safety Professionals Continuing Education, 15 Hours

Accepted for:

BCSP Category 7: Safety Related Courses, Distance Learning, 1.5 Points

IHMM Category II: Professional Development Activities (Continuing Education), 15 CMP

BGC Category 4: Attendance at Educational Programs, 2.5 CM Points 

Here's How Simple It Is:

1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
3. Get your certificate of completion immediately and earn points towards your recertification
   

Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in leading safety programs that motivate employee participation, improve daily safety practices, and reduce organizational risk through strategic, systems-based approaches.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Apply systems thinking to proactively identify and mitigate complex safety risks before incidents occur.
• Recognize the psychological and cultural drivers of safe behavior and create conditions that support speaking up and active involvement from workers.
• Design safety programs that include workers in the decision-making process to improve practical effectiveness and ownership.
• Implement real-time data collection tools and dashboards to monitor safety behavior and guide leadership accountability.
• Lead during change, crisis, and uncertainty by using structured communication, trauma-informed practices, and resilient leadership strategies.
• Integrate safety into ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting, strategic planning, and digital innovation efforts to elevate safety as a core organizational value.

Who Should Enroll? 

• BCSP-Certified Professionals: Individuals holding CSP, SMP, ASP, or CHST credentials who wish to advance their leadership skills and integrate innovative systems into their safety programs.
  
• Safety Managers and Directors: Mid to senior-level professionals seeking to shift from compliance-driven approaches to strategic and engagement-focused leadership.
  Organizational Leaders: Operations, HR, or executive leaders involved in cross-functional safety performance and culture change.
  
• EHS Professionals in Complex or High-Risk Environments: Those working in manufacturing, construction, utilities, healthcare, logistics, or oil and gas who need scalable, sustainable safety strategies.