Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors (HSE-008) Training Course

Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors

Supervisors are the people most directly responsible for how work is carried out every day, which makes them central to preventing injuries and ill health. Yet many are…

5 daysClassroom or online

15Upcoming dates

9Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Supervisors are the people most directly responsible for how work is carried out every day, which makes them central to preventing injuries and ill health. Yet many are promoted for technical skill without training in how to lead safety.

This LLMI course equips supervisors with practical knowledge of health and safety responsibilities, hazard identification, risk assessment, safe systems of work, toolbox talks, incident reporting and leading safe behaviours in their teams. Participants practise the conversations and routines that make safety part of daily work.

The course is practical, relevant across industries and focused on what supervisors can do on the next shift.

Course Objectives

Understand the legal and moral responsibilities of supervisors

Identify workplace hazards and assess risks

Implement safe systems of work and controls

Deliver effective toolbox talks and briefings

Report and investigate incidents and near misses

Lead safe behaviours and intervene confidently

Target Audience

Supervisors and team leaders

Foremen and shift leaders

Newly appointed supervisors

Maintenance and operations supervisors

Contractor supervisors

HSE representatives

Course Methodology

Interactive presentations

Workplace scenario exercises

Toolbox talk practice

Incident case studies

Personal action planning

Course outline

1Day 1: The Supervisor's Safety Role

Why safety matters
Legal duties and responsibilities
Cost of accidents
Safety leadership at supervisor level
Safety culture
Exercise: Reviewing your team's risks

2Day 2: Hazards and Risk Assessment

Common workplace hazards
Hazard spotting
Risk assessment steps
Hierarchy of controls
Recording assessments
Workshop: Risk assessment of a task

3Day 3: Safe Systems of Work

Procedures and method statements
Permits to work basics
Personal protective equipment
Housekeeping
Contractors and visitors
Exercise: Preparing a job safety analysis

4Day 4: Communication and Behaviour

Toolbox talks
Pre-task briefings
Safety observations
Intervening in unsafe acts
Recognition of safe behaviour
Practice: Delivering a toolbox talk

5Day 5: Incidents and Continuous Improvement

Incident and near-miss reporting
Basic investigation
Corrective actions
Health and wellbeing
Monitoring performance
Capstone: Supervisor safety action plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Vienna. There are 15 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Vienna, Barcelona, London, Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Geneva, Amsterdam, Istanbul.

Can I take Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors

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