Description

Objective Equip participants to apply safety management systems and leadership practices that sustain compliance, accountability, and a positive safety culture across the organization. Module Description This module focuses on translating safety policies and procedures into daily operational practice through effective program implementation and leadership engagement. Participants explore how structured management systems—grounded in continuous improvement principles—support consistent safety performance and long-term cultural change. Instruction emphasizes the use of the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle to manage safety programs, establish meaningful safety performance indicators, and drive accountability at all levels of the organization. Participants also examine the critical role leadership plays in communicating expectations, modeling safe behaviors, and embedding safety into routine decision-making. Through interactive workshops and practical exercises, participants conduct a safety culture self-assessment and develop a company-specific safety improvement plan aligned with operational realities and regulatory expectations. Topics Covered Safety management systems and continuous improvement (PDCA cycle) Establishing safety performance indicators and goals Organizational accountability for safety performance Communication strategies for safety policies and expectations Leadership’s role in modeling and reinforcing safety culture Embedding safety into daily operations Learning Activities Development of a company-wide safety improvement plan Safety culture self-assessment workshop Learning Objectives Apply quality management principles (Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle) to safety programs Establish and track key safety performance indicators (KPIs) Build organizational accountability for safety outcomes Promote and sustain a positive safety culture Required Resources / Readings FMCSA Safety Program Implementation best practices Assessment Conduct a Safety Culture Self-Assessment (template provided) Draft a Safety Improvement Plan tailored to the participant’s organization