Managing employee safety and health

Managing employee safety and health involves creating and implementing strategies to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for employees. This capability includes developing and administering safety and health policies and programs, identifying and assessing potential hazards and risks, implementing controls to prevent or mitigate these hazards and risks, and promoting a culture of safety and health awareness. It also involves providing training and resources to employees on safety and health practices, monitoring safety and health compliance, and continuously improving safety and health programs to enhance employee well-being and productivity.

Beginner competence definition

At the beginner level, managing employee safety and health involves understanding the basic principles of safety and health and the company’s policies and programs. Beginners are able to participate in administering safety and health programs, identifying and assessing potential hazards and risks, and promoting safety and health awareness among employees. They can communicate effectively with employees and follow established protocols and procedures related to safety and health.

Intermediate competence definition

Intermediate-level professionals have a deeper understanding of safety and health strategies and their application to the company’s needs. They are able to lead efforts to develop and administer safety and health policies and programs that align with the company’s overall business goals and values. They can identify and assess potential hazards and risks, implement controls to prevent or mitigate these hazards and risks, and provide comprehensive training and resources to employees on safety and health practices. Intermediate professionals also have the skills to monitor safety and health compliance and recommend improvements to enhance employee well-being and productivity.

Advanced competence definition

An advanced-level competence involves a comprehensive understanding of safety and health strategies and their application in complex, global organizations. Advanced professionals can design and implement safety and health programs that promote a culture of safety and health, align with the company’s overall business goals and values, and comply with legal and ethical standards. They are able to use advanced techniques such as data analytics and risk assessment to identify areas where safety and health can be improved and develop solutions to address these issues. We have found they also have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve safety and health goals and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.