Health and safety are crucial for business leaders because they not only fulfil legal and ethical responsibilities but also have a direct impact on the organisation’s financial performance, reputation, and the well-being of its employees.

Prioritising health and safety is a sound business practice that leads to long-term success and sustainability.

Here are some of the main reasons why it is critically important for business leaders to lead safely:

• Protecting Lives: The primary reason for leading safely is to protect the lives and well-being of employees, contractors, and visitors. Workplace accidents and incidents can result in injuries, illnesses, or even fatalities. Leading safely helps prevent these tragedies.
• Legal Compliance: There are often legal requirements and regulations in place that mandate safe working conditions. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to legal consequences, fines, and even criminal charges. Leading safely ensures legal compliance.
• Moral and Ethical Responsibility: There is a moral and ethical obligation to ensure that the people in your organisation go home safe each day. Prioritising safety is a reflection of a company’s values and ethical standards.
• Reputation Management: An organisation’s reputation can be severely damaged by workplace accidents. Leading safely protects the reputation of the company and enhances its image as a responsible and caring employer. This, in turn, can help attract and retain customers and talent.
• Productivity and Efficiency: A safe workplace is often a more productive one. When employees feel safe, they can focus on their tasks without the distraction of safety concerns. This can lead to increased efficiency and reduced downtime due to accidents.
• Cost Savings: Workplace accidents and illnesses can be costly. Leading safely can help reduce these costs by preventing accidents.
• Employee Engagement and Morale: When employees see their leaders prioritising safety, it can boost their morale and engagement. A safe and caring workplace fosters a positive work culture and can lead to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover.
• Stakeholder Trust: Customers, investors, and business partners often look at an organisation’s commitment to safety when making decisions. Leading safely builds trust with stakeholders and can lead to stronger business relationships.
• Sustainability: Safety and environmental sustainability often go hand in hand. Leading safely contributes to a more sustainable and responsible approach to business operations.
• Innovation: Safety leadership can drive innovation in processes, equipment, and systems. Leaders who encourage a culture of safety may also be more open to continuous improvement and innovation.

IOSH Leading Safely®

The IOSH Leading safely® training course was designed in conjunction with business leaders to help shape your organisation’s safety and health objectives.

Leading Safely® equips individuals in leadership roles with both practical expertise and strategic approaches to gain a sustainable competitive edge through effective safety and health practices. Many businesses are already experiencing the advantages of Leading Safely®, implementing practical solutions and fostering inclusive, well-managed organisational cultures that yield quicker returns on investment. When initiated from the highest levels of leadership and integrated into management systems, improved safety and health practices become a valuable asset for your organisation.

We have been delivering the Leading Safely® course to our customers and to a wide range of industries for a number of years. Here are some of the organisations we’ve helped recently to lead safely:

• Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure
• Eco Sustainable Solutions
• Draken Europe
• Environment Agency
• Churchill Estates Management
• Reid Steel

Open and in-house courses

Open courses:

Ideal for individuals or organisations who only have the odd few people who require the training. Open courses are held at our training venue in Wimborne, Dorset. Please view our scheduled dates.

Open courses 2023

Open courses 2024

In-house (at your premises):

If you have a group of people who would benefit from the Leading safely® course, then we can come to your premises to deliver a closed course solely for your organisation. When training a group, it makes it a more cost-effective option per person and removes any hassle of travel and inconvenience as we will come to you on a convenient date for you.

Online:

If more suitable, Leading Safely® can also be delivered Live Online via Zoom or Teams. This works well if you have multiple learners to attend who are not based in the same location.

OFFER

If the IOSH Leading Safely® course is something you think could benefit you and your organisation, we are offering a 10% DISCOUNT on the remaining spaces of our open course on 27^th November.

To redeem the discount, please get in touch either by:

Phone 0800 389 1314

Email [email protected]

Book online IOSH Leading Safely – 27^th November (USE CODE AF9BCE2C at checkout)

If you have any questions on how we can help your organisation with customised learning solutions, please don’t to hesitate to get in touch.

Simon and the Ouch team

www.ouchlandd.co.uk

0800 389 1314