Supervisor’s Safety Development Program

Overview

Supervisors have a direct impact on workplace safety. The Supervisors’ Safety Development Program (SSDP) helps supervisors and managers build the knowledge, leadership skills, and tools they need to make safety part of their daily responsibilities.

This program focuses on practical safety management strategies that supervisors can apply on the job. Participants learn how to identify hazards, support employees, improve safety processes, and become stronger safety leaders within their organizations.

What You’ll Learn

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

• Incorporate safety and health practices into daily management activities
• Address workplace safety concerns with confidence
• Strengthen safety responsibilities and management systems
• Conduct effective safety inspections and incident investigations
• Identify and control workplace hazards
• Improve employee engagement and promote safe behaviors
• Support ongoing safety training and on-the-job learning
• Understand OSHA compliance requirements
• Build and maintain a positive safety culture
• Use continuous improvement strategies to strengthen workplace safety

Program topics include:

• Safety management
• Safety and health inspections
• Ergonomics
• Hand and portable power tools
• Communication
• Incident investigation
• Hazard communication
• Materials handling and storage
• Safety and health training
• Industrial hygiene
• Regulatory requirements
• Electrical safety
• Employee involvement
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Machine safeguarding
• Fire safety

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:

• Supervisors and managers
• Frontline leaders
• Operations managers
• Safety coordinators
• Employees with safety responsibilities
• Anyone who oversees employees and wants to strengthen their safety leadership skills