Frontline Safety Leadership
The modules presented in this course will provide knowledge on a supervisor’s legal and organizational obligations regarding worker safety and provide insight into handling several of the challenges and underlying factors that influence workers’ ability or motivation to work safely.
Students who serve as frontline leaders or future leaders will learn how to use various tools and better develop the skillsets needed to be a safety leader for their organization. This includes training on how to develop yourself as a manager and safety leader, how to assess yourself and your workers to improve communication, and how to delegate tasks, manage production, improve worker performance, handle workplace conflict, and ensure worker safety.
General Information
Upon successful completion of the course and competency exam, all students are issued a physical and digital Veriforce ID card with their name, company name, picture, barcode, and completed course. All students are automatically entered into the Veriforce training database where your company’s clients and auditors can view proof of completion.
Certification Requirements
Written evaluation: Students must evidence the knowledge they have learned by passing a final course test (competency exam)
Topics Covered
(includes, but not limited to:)
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Responsibilities and Roles of a Supervisor
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List the responsibilities and tasks of a supervisor.
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Explain the characteristics of an ideal supervisor.
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Perform a self-assessment of your skills in leading workers.
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Explain the importance of leadership and management.
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Explain the role attitude plays in leadership.
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People Skills of a Supervisor
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Explain a supervisor’s responsibility to their workers.
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Explain the importance of delegation and time management.
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Explain effective communication.
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Describe the supervisor’s role in the management of change.
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Practical Skills of a Supervisor
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Describe how to determine if workers are fit-to-work.
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Describe how to successfully manage a team.
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Explain the importance of worksite safety.
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Certification Period
Not Required, but recommended annually
Minimum / Maximum Class Size
Minimum of two students required, maximum is dependent on training facility limitations.
Class Duration
6-8 hours
Class Cost
$300 per student* In-Person Training
* Additional fees such as booking (If HSTC needs to book a space for the training event), or mileage may apply. This will be discussed during the booking process.