HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGERS
Empowering Leaders to Drive HSE Excellence, Compliance, and Organizational Responsibility
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 Feb 2025 | Kuwait | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Executive leadership plays a pivotal role in shaping the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture of an organization. As regulatory demands, stakeholder expectations, and operational risks evolve, it is essential for top-level leaders to understand their strategic responsibilities and liabilities related to HSE performance.
This 3-day executive-level course is designed to equip senior managers with the knowledge and leadership tools necessary to champion a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. It covers legal obligations, corporate governance, risk oversight, and HSE performance integration into business decision-making.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the strategic importance of HSE in organizational performance and reputation
• Fulfill legal and corporate responsibilities related to safety and environmental protection
• Evaluate HSE risks and controls at a leadership and board level
• Drive a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and accountability
• Integrate HSE metrics and risk oversight into strategic planning
Key Benefits of Attending
• Strengthen governance and reduce exposure to HSE liabilities
• Learn how to influence and support safety culture from the top down
• Understand the connection between HSE performance and operational resilience
• Align your organization with international standards and investor expectations
• Drive sustainability and stakeholder trust through leadership commitment
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• CEOs, directors, and executive board members
• General managers and senior business unit heads
• Vice presidents of operations, engineering, and corporate services
• Policy makers and regulators involved in corporate HSE oversight
• Any senior leader accountable for health, safety, and environmental strategy
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• HSE governance and executive accountability
• Oversight of risk management and safety systems
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and liabilities
• Strategic alignment of HSE with corporate performance
• Effective communication and influence on HSE culture
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger executive leadership commitment to HSE goals
• Better alignment of operational risk and business strategy
• Improved audit readiness and legal compliance posture
• Enhanced organizational culture around safety and sustainability
• More credible stakeholder engagement on ESG and risk matters
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a high-level executive learning approach:
• Strategy Briefings – Leadership responsibilities, legal frameworks, and governance best practices
• Case Studies – Lessons from major incidents and executive responses
• Workshops – HSE maturity assessments, KPI evaluation, and board-level risk reviews
• Peer Exchange – Dialogue with peers on leadership challenges and solutions
• Tools – Executive dashboards, compliance checklists, and leadership reflection guides
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: HSE Leadership and Strategic Oversight
Module 1: The Role of Executives in HSE Governance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Corporate duty of care and strategic responsibility
• Linking HSE with business continuity, reputation, and ESG
Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities (09:45 – 11:15)
• Key laws and liability exposure for executives
• Director duties and consequences of non-compliance
Module 3: Integrating HSE into Corporate Strategy (11:30 – 01:00)
• Strategic alignment of HSE goals and corporate KPIs
• Using risk appetite and thresholds in decision-making
Module 4: Workshop – HSE Risk Mapping at the Executive Level (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants assess business HSE risks and oversight gaps
Day 2: HSE Culture, Performance, and Risk Management
Module 1: Building a Proactive HSE Culture (07:30 – 09:30)
• Safety culture models and behavioral leadership
• Leading indicators and shaping attitudes from the top
Module 2: Oversight of Operational Risk and Compliance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Reviewing controls and performance metrics
• Conducting board-level HSE reviews and audits
Module 3: Crisis Preparedness and Incident Response (11:30 – 01:00)
• Executive roles in emergency management
• Learning from incidents and reputational risk mitigation
Module 4: Workshop – Reviewing Executive-Level HSE KPIs (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group exercise to evaluate leading and lagging indicators
Day 3: Executive Influence and Sustainability in HSE
Module 1: HSE Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (07:30 – 09:30)
• Messaging safety commitment internally and externally
• Board reporting, investor relations, and public perception
Module 2: Linking HSE to ESG and Sustainability Strategy (09:45 – 11:15)
• The executive’s role in environmental leadership
• Climate risk, decarbonization, and regulatory trends
Module 3: Leadership Accountability and Action Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Visibility, role modeling, and follow-through
• Setting expectations and driving accountability down the line
Module 4: Final Workshop – 90-Day HSE Executive Action Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Participants build a leadership engagement roadmap
• Peer feedback and facilitator summary
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Health, Safety & Environment for Executive Managers, recognizing their ability to lead HSE governance, drive strategic alignment, and influence a strong safety culture at the organizational level.