Certified Manager Program in Occupational Health and Safety Leadership and Management

The Certified Manager Program in Occupational Health and Safety Leadership and Management has been designed to address the growing need for leaders who can establish effective strategies to safeguard individuals and ensure business continuity. In today’s dynamic work environment, characterized by multiple risks and challenges, this program aims to empower managers to develop comprehensive policies, strengthen a sustainable safety culture, and enhance preparedness in facing emergencies. This program, delivered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, represents a major step toward qualifying managers with both leadership vision and administrative expertise in the field of occupational health and safety.

Target Group:

• Executives and department heads aiming to strengthen their leadership capacity in occupational health and safety.

• Health and safety officers working in industrial and service sectors.

• Supervisors and site managers with direct responsibility over work teams.

• Human resources managers seeking to integrate safety standards into HR policies.

• Consultants and professionals looking for a recognized certification in safety leadership.

Objectives:

• Provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety principles from a leadership perspective.

• Develop the ability to design and implement effective risk management strategies.

• Enhance decision-making skills in alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks.

• Foster preventive leadership as a foundation for building a strong safety culture.

• Equip participants with practical tools to design and implement integrated preventive systems that ensure sustainability.

Course Outline :

• Principles of Occupational Health and Safety

  • Key concepts and fundamental definitions of health and safety.

  • Importance of aligning safety with organizational objectives.

  • Regulatory and legal frameworks related to the field.

  • Manager’s role in supervising and supporting safety policies.

• The Role of Leadership in Promoting Safety

  • Link between leadership style and safety commitment.

  • Building a preventive culture within the workplace.

  • Motivating and communicating with teams to raise awareness.

  • Establishing leadership standards that support employee safety.

• Occupational Risk Management

  • Identifying and analyzing potential hazards.

  • Methods for assessing probability and severity of incidents.

  • Developing effective risk response plans.

  • Monitoring and ensuring implementation of risk control measures.

• Legislation and Regulatory Policies

  • National laws related to occupational health and safety.

  • International standards and best practices.

  • Developing internal policies aligned with legal requirements.

  • Ethical and legal responsibilities of managers.

• Safety Systems and Procedures

  • Designing integrated preventive safety systems.

  • Implementing inspection and monitoring programs.

  • Managing records and reports on workplace incidents.

  • Leveraging technology to support safety procedures.

• Emergency Planning

  • Preparing emergency response plans for major incidents.

  • Organizing emergency teams and assigning roles.

  • Early warning tools and protective systems.

  • Crisis management and minimizing damage.

• Communication and Training in Safety

  • Designing training programs to enhance employee awareness.

  • Effective communication strategies between management and staff.

  • Promoting preventive culture across the organization.

  • Leadership’s role in reinforcing safety commitment.

• Incident Analysis and Investigation

  • Collecting data and evidence following incidents.

  • Identifying root causes of workplace accidents.

  • Developing improvement plans based on investigation outcomes.

  • Manager’s role in preventing recurrence of mistakes.

• Performance Management in Occupational Health and Safety

  • Establishing key performance indicators for safety compliance.

  • Evaluating effectiveness of policies and programs.

  • Methods for continuous improvement in safety management.

  • Reporting and its impact on decision-making.

• Strategic Leadership in Occupational Safety

  • Integrating health and safety into the organization’s strategic plans.

  • Enhancing competitiveness through excellence in safety standards.

  • Manager’s role in creating a long-term preventive vision.

  • Institutional sustainability as a key leadership objective.