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Certified Safety Supervisor

The Certified Safety Supervisor course offered by OXQUAL develops supervisory-level competence in workplace health and safety management. The programme prepares supervisors to recognise hazards, implement controls, conduct inspections, support incident investigations and communic...

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Overview

About this qualification

The Certified Safety Supervisor course offered by OXQUAL develops supervisory-level competence in workplace health and safety management. The programme prepares supervisors to recognise hazards, implement controls, conduct inspections, support incident investigations and communicate safety requirements effectively.

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Curriculum

What you'll cover

Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:

  1. Role and Responsibilities of a Safety Supervisor
  2. Supervisory Authority and Accountability
  3. Hazard Identification
  4. Basic Risk Assessment
  5. Engineering Controls
  6. Administrative Controls
  7. Personal Protective Equipment
  8. Workplace Safety Inspections
  9. Unsafe-Condition Reporting
  10. Incident Reporting
  11. Basic Incident Investigation
  12. Health and Safety Responsibilities
  13. Permit-to-Work Systems
  14. Safe Systems of Work
  15. Emergency Preparedness
  16. Supervisory Emergency Actions
  17. Behavioral Safety
  18. Toolbox Talks
  19. Safety Communication
  20. Safety Documentation and Record Keeping
Who this qualification is designed for
Audience
Audience

Who it's designed for

This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:

  • Frontline Supervisors
  • Team Leaders
  • Site Foremen
  • Shift Supervisors
  • Junior Safety Officers
  • Safety Coordinators
  • Personnel supervising high-risk work activities
Benefits of this qualification
Benefits
Benefits

What you'll gain

Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:

  • Develop practical workplace safety-supervision competence.
  • Improve hazard identification and control.
  • Conduct routine workplace inspections.
  • Support incident reporting and investigation.
  • Supervise Permit-to-Work and safe-working activities.
  • Improve emergency-response leadership.
  • Strengthen safety communication and toolbox-talk delivery.
  • Maintain clearer workplace safety records.
Assessment

How this qualification is assessed

The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.

  • Assessment Type: Knowledge-based assessment.
  • Assessment Format: Multiple-choice examination.
  • Total Questions: 35.
  • Passing Score: 60%.
  • Duration: 75 minutes.
  • Certification: Level 3 Award in Certified Safety Supervisor upon successful completion.
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