Board Leadership in supporting Safety Accountabilities

Overview

The Board Leadership in Supporting Safety Accountabilities course is designed to provide board members with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support safety accountabilities within their organizations. The course focuses on the critical role of board leadership in establishing a culture of safety, setting safety objectives, and overseeing safety performance. Participants will gain insights into best practices for board engagement, risk oversight, and collaboration with executive leadership to ensure safety remains a top priority.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the importance of board leadership in promoting safety accountabilities.
2. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the board in establishing a safety culture.
3. Learn effective strategies for board engagement in safety initiatives.
4. Develop skills for risk oversight and monitoring safety performance.
5. Explore ways to collaborate with executive leadership to drive safety improvements.
6. Gain insights into international safety standards and best practices.
7. Understand the legal and regulatory framework related to safety governance.

Mode of Delivery:

Classroom-based

Duration of the Course:

2 days

Targeted Audience

Board members, directors, and senior executives responsible for safety oversight and governance.

Assessment Plan

The course will include both formative and summative assessments to evaluate participants’ understanding and application of the course materials.

Formative Assessments: In-class discussions, group exercises, case studies, and role-playing activities to assess understanding of key concepts and application of skills.

Summative Assessments: Final examination to evaluate knowledge retention and comprehension.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final examination will receive a certificate of completion.