Safety Culture Assessment and Improvement
Two sites with identical procedures produce very different safety records, and the difference is culture. This course covers measuring safety culture honestly and changing the conditions that shape everyday behaviour.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What safety culture is and how it actually forms
- 02Why identical procedures produce different results
- 03Assessment methods: survey, interview and observation
- 04Interpreting findings without blaming the workforce
- 05Management behaviours that shape what is tolerated
- 06Interventions that change conditions rather than slogans
- 07Measuring cultural change over time
What you will gain
- Explain what safety culture is and how it forms
- Assess culture using survey, interview and observation
- Interpret findings without blaming the workforce
- Identify the management behaviours that shape culture
- Design interventions that change conditions, not slogans
- Track cultural change over time
Who should attend
- Safety managers and practitioners
- Senior and site managers
- Human resources staff supporting safety
- Safety representatives and committees
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 29 to 31 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Health, Safety & Environment
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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