Leadership in Health and Safety Management

In Nigeria’s rapidly expanding industries, leaders who champion health and safety (H&S) not only protect employees but also enhance organizational performance. Effective H&S leadership reduces accidents, lowers insurance cost, and strengthens the company’s reputation with regulations, customers, and the wider community.

This programme is designed for Managers and Supervisors who need to embed a safety-first culture while meeting the requirements of the Factories Act, the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act, and other relevant Nigerian regulations.

• Legal and Regulatory Foundations
• Leadership Styles for Safety
• Risk Management
• Incident Investigation and Corrective Action
• Performance Measurement
• Creating a Safety Culture
• Emergency Preparedness

• Senior managers, Departmental Heads, and supervisors responsible for H&S outcomes.
• Safety officers and HR partners who support line leaders in safety matters.
• Project managers overseeing high-risk activities.

By the end of this Training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the legal framework governing health and safety in Nigeria and the responsibilities of leaders under it.
• Develop a personal leadership style that motivates teams to adopt safe work practices.
• Conduct risk assessment, develop control plans, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Lead incidents investigations, implement corrective actions, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Establish and sustain a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety.
• Measure H&S performance using leading and lagging indicators and report to senior management.

• Leaders gain the knowledge and tools to meet Nigerian H&S legal obligations, reducing the risks of penalties.
• Improved safety performance leads to fewer lost-time injuries and lower insurance premiums.
• A proactive safety culture enhances employee morale, productivity, and retention.
• Practical templates can be rolled out immediately across the organization.
• Participants leave with a personal action plan that aligns with H&S goals with business objectives.
• Safety officers and HR partners who support line leaders in safety matters.
• Project managers overseeing high-risk activities

DATE:

CGFL06,Ground Floor Cancer Block, Eleganza Building 1, Commercial Road, Apapa Lagos.