Introduction

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial and labor environments, Safety Leadership, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), Risk Management, and Workplace Hazard Prevention have become critical priorities for union representatives. Safety Leadership for Union Representatives Training Course is designed to strengthen the capacity of union leaders to champion safety culture transformation, compliance with global safety standards (ISO 45001), incident prevention, and proactive hazard identification across workplaces. It empowers participants with modern tools to address emerging risks such as psychosocial hazards, ergonomic injuries, industrial accidents, and digital safety reporting systems.

Union representatives play a vital role in bridging the gap between workers and management, ensuring worker rights, workplace safety advocacy, and sustainable health and safety governance. This program builds competencies in incident investigation, safety audits, hazard communication, behavioral safety leadership, and collective bargaining for safer workplaces, enabling unions to become strong drivers of zero-harm workplace strategies and continuous safety improvement systems.

Programme Curriculum

Safety Leadership for Union Representatives Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Develop Safety Leadership Competency for union representatives
Strengthen understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations
Build skills in Workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
Enhance capability in Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Promote Safety Culture Transformation and Behavioral Safety Practices
Improve knowledge of ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Strengthen Worker Advocacy and Safety Negotiation Skills
Build competence in Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Enhance understanding of Ergonomics and Workplace Wellbeing
Promote Psychosocial Risk Management and Mental Health Awareness
Strengthen skills in Safety Audits and Compliance Monitoring
Develop Data-Driven Safety Reporting and Digital HSE Tools Usage
Enable leadership in achieving Zero Harm and Accident-Free Workplace Goals

Target Audience

Union Representatives and Shop Stewards
Workplace Safety Committee Members
Labor Union Leaders and Organizers
Occupational Health and Safety Officers
HR and Employee Relations Managers
Industrial Relations Practitioners
Factory and Site Supervisors
Government Labor Inspectors and Compliance Officers

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Safety Leadership & Union Role

Principles of safety leadership in unions
Role of union reps in workplace safety governance
Understanding labor rights and safety laws
Building proactive safety culture
Leadership accountability in HSE systems
Case Study: Union-led safety transformation in manufacturing reducing accidents by 40%

Module 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological)
Risk assessment methodologies
Hazard reporting systems
Workplace inspections and audits
Control measures and mitigation strategies
Case Study: Mining sector hazard control reducing fatal incidents

Module 3: Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

Accident investigation frameworks
5 Whys and Fishbone analysis
Evidence collection techniques
Reporting and documentation standards
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Case Study: Construction site collapse investigation and prevention redesign

Module 4: Occupational Health, Ergonomics & Wellbeing

Ergonomic risk factors in workplaces
Musculoskeletal disorder prevention
Occupational hygiene principles
Mental health and psychosocial risks
Wellness programs in unions
Case Study: Call center ergonomic redesign reducing injury claims

Module 5: Safety Compliance & ISO 45001 Systems

Structure of ISO 45001 standards
Legal compliance frameworks
Internal and external audits
Documentation and reporting systems
Continuous improvement cycles
Case Study: Manufacturing plant ISO certification improving safety compliance

Module 6: Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

Emergency planning procedures
Fire safety and evacuation drills
First aid and medical response
Crisis communication strategies
Disaster risk reduction planning
Case Study: Warehouse fire emergency response minimizing casualties

Module 7: Behavioral Safety & Culture Change

Human factors in workplace accidents
Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs
Safety communication strategies
Worker engagement and participation
Leadership influence on safety behaviour
Case Study: Oil & gas sector behavioral safety reducing near-misses

Module 8: Safety Negotiation & Worker Advocacy

Collective bargaining for safety improvements
Conflict resolution in safety disputes
Worker representation in safety committees
Data-driven negotiation strategies
Policy advocacy and labor engagement
Case Study: Transport union securing improved driver safety regulations

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Safety leadership risk awareness compliance monitoring incident prevention

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Nov 02 2026

02 Nov — 06 Nov 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000