About This Course
Workplace incidents continue to cost organisations billions in lost productivity, legal liability, and human suffering — yet the majority are preventable through disciplined, systematic risk management. As regulatory expectations intensify and operational environments become more complex, the demand for safety professionals who can go beyond basic compliance and lead enterprise-level risk strategies has never been greater.
Advanced Risk Management in Occupational Safety Training is a rigorous five-day programme designed for experienced health and safety practitioners who are ready to elevate their practice. The course moves well beyond introductory hazard identification to explore advanced risk modelling, bow-tie analysis, safety critical task analysis, and the integration of human factors into risk controls. Participants will engage with real-world incident data, apply leading-edge frameworks such as ISO 45001 and the Hierarchy of Controls at an advanced level, and develop robust safety management systems that withstand audit scrutiny.
Delivered through a blend of expert facilitation, case study analysis, and practical workshop exercises, the programme builds participants' capacity to lead cross-functional risk assessments, design effective control verification programmes, and foster a proactive safety culture from the boardroom to the shop floor. By the end of the course, participants leave with immediately applicable skills, a portfolio of risk management tools, and the strategic perspective needed to protect people, assets, and organisational reputation.
Who Should Attend
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Managers and Officers
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisors and Consultants
- Operations and Production Managers responsible for workplace safety
- Risk Managers and Enterprise Risk Officers in safety-critical industries
- Engineers and Technical Managers working in high-hazard environments
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Officers
- Safety Auditors and Incident Investigation Leads
- HR Directors and Managers overseeing workforce safety obligations
Learning Objectives
- Apply advanced quantitative and qualitative risk assessment methodologies to complex workplace scenarios
- Conduct bow-tie analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and safety critical task analysis with confidence
- Design and implement comprehensive occupational safety management systems aligned with ISO 45001
- Integrate human factors and behavioural safety principles into risk control strategies
- Develop and lead incident investigation processes using root cause analysis techniques such as TapRooT and the 5-Why method
- Establish safety performance measurement frameworks using leading and lagging indicators
- Formulate risk communication strategies that engage leadership, workers, and regulators effectively
- Build and sustain a proactive safety culture that embeds risk ownership at all organisational levels
- Evaluate and select engineering, administrative, and PPE controls using a rigorous Hierarchy of Controls approach
- Prepare organisations for HSE audits and regulatory inspections through systematic control verification
Course Modules
Module 1: Foundations of Advanced Occupational Risk Management
- Evolution of occupational safety from compliance to enterprise risk management
- Key international frameworks: ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001 legacy, and ILO-OSH 2001
- Risk appetite, risk tolerance, and safety performance benchmarking
- Linking occupational risk management to organisational strategy and governance
- Legal and regulatory landscape across multiple jurisdictions
- Role of the advanced safety professional as a strategic risk advisor
Module 2: Advanced Hazard Identification Techniques
- Systematic hazard identification beyond routine workplace inspections
- Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) methodology and facilitation
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and safety critical task analysis in complex operations
- Process safety versus personal safety hazards in high-hazard industries
- Emergent hazards: psychosocial risks, nano-materials, and evolving work arrangements
- Documenting and validating hazard registers for audit and regulatory purposes
Module 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Risk Assessment Methods
- Risk matrix design, calibration, and common pitfalls in qualitative assessment
- Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): construction, logic gates, and probability calculations
- Event Tree Analysis (ETA) and consequence modelling
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) in operational and maintenance contexts
- Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) for safety instrumented systems
- Selecting the appropriate assessment method based on hazard type and data availability
Module 4: Bow-Tie Analysis and Barrier Management
- Anatomy of a bow-tie diagram: threats, top events, consequences, and barriers
- Distinguishing preventive barriers from mitigative barriers
- Identifying and managing barrier degradation and critical controls
- Escalation factors and their impact on barrier effectiveness
- Integrating bow-tie outputs into safety management systems and control plans
- Facilitating participatory bow-tie workshops with cross-functional teams
Module 5: Human Factors and Behavioural Safety
- Human error typology: slips, lapses, mistakes, and violations
- Situation awareness, cognitive load, and their role in incident causation
- Designing tasks, tools, and environments to reduce human error probability
- Behavioural safety observation programmes: design, implementation, and pitfalls
- Safety culture assessment tools: questionnaires, climate surveys, and matric analysis
- Leadership behaviours that reinforce or undermine a proactive safety culture
Module 6: Safety Management Systems Design and Implementation
- Structure and requirements of an ISO 45001-compliant safety management system
- Developing an occupational safety policy that reflects strategic risk appetite
- Setting objectives, targets, and operational controls within the SMS framework
- Competency management and training needs analysis for safety-critical roles
- Contractor and supply chain safety management integration
- Management of change (MOC) procedures for operational and organisational changes
Module 7: Hierarchy of Controls: Advanced Application
- Critical evaluation of control adequacy beyond tick-box compliance
- Engineering controls: inherently safer design and substitution strategies
- Administrative controls: permit-to-work systems, safe work procedures, and scheduling
- PPE selection, fit-testing, and maintenance as the last line of defence
- Control verification and critical control monitoring programmes
- Cost-benefit analysis of control options under resource constraints
Module 8: Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
- Establishing an effective incident reporting culture: psychological safety and just culture principles
- Immediate response and scene preservation for thorough investigation
- TapRooT® methodology: safeguard analysis and root cause tree navigation
- 5-Why analysis and its integration with systems-level thinking
- Multi-causal investigation frameworks: ICAM and AcciMap approaches
- Writing investigation reports that drive corrective action rather than blame
Module 9: Safety Performance Measurement and Monitoring
- Distinction between leading indicators and lagging indicators in OHS performance
- Designing a balanced safety scorecard for operational and executive audiences
- Safety inspections, behavioural observations, and near-miss trend analysis
- Audit programme design: internal, second-party, and third-party audit cycles
- Corrective action management systems and closure verification
- Using safety data analytics to predict and prevent incidents
Module 10: Risk Communication, Safety Culture, and Continuous Improvement
- Communicating complex risk information to boards, regulators, and frontline workers
- Stakeholder engagement strategies for safety buy-in at all organisational levels
- Building a continuous improvement cycle using Plan-Do-Check-Act in OHS contexts
- Learning from high-reliability organisations (HROs) and safety-II philosophy
- Developing a personal action plan for advancing risk management in your organisation
- Measuring the return on investment of safety management system improvements
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a minimum of two to three years of practical experience in occupational health, safety, or a related field. A foundational understanding of workplace hazard identification and basic risk assessment is expected before attending. Prior exposure to any national or international OHS regulatory framework (such as OSHA, ISO 45001, or equivalent) will be advantageous.
Training Methodology
- Bow-tie analysis workshops where participants build and critique risk barrier diagrams using real industry scenarios
- Quantitative risk assessment exercises applying probability and consequence matrices to live case data from high-hazard sectors
- Incident investigation simulations using TapRooT and 5-Why methodologies, with participants working through reconstructed workplace accident case files
- Group-based safety management system design sessions producing draft ISO 45001-aligned policies and risk registers
- Behavioural safety role-play exercises exploring human factors and the psychology of risk perception and decision-making
- Audit readiness peer reviews in which participant teams assess each other's control documentation against regulatory checklists
- Leading and lagging indicator dashboard exercises using safety performance data to identify systemic weaknesses
- Facilitated reflective debrief discussions connecting each workshop outcome to participants' own organisational contexts
Organisational Benefits
- Significant reduction in workplace incidents, injuries, and associated costs through stronger risk controls
- Improved regulatory compliance and readiness for external audits and inspections
- Enhanced organisational reputation as a responsible, safety-conscious employer
- Reduced insurance premiums and liability exposure through demonstrable risk management maturity
- Higher workforce productivity and morale in environments where safety is visibly prioritised
- Stronger cross-functional alignment between operations, HR, and safety functions
- Development of in-house safety leadership capability, reducing reliance on external consultants
- A documented, audit-ready safety management system that supports business continuity and resilience
Where Is Advanced Risk Management in Occupational Safety Training Offered?
This course runs in-person across: Nairobi, Kampala, Cape Town, Kigali, Accra, Zanzibar, Johannesburg, Mombasa, Nakuru, Lagos, Abuja, Dubai, Riyadh, Dar es Salaam, Addis Ababa, Naivasha, Pretoria, Arusha, Kisumu, plus Live Virtual (online) cohorts. Browse live dates for your city below.
Upcoming Schedules
| Location | Format | Dates | Price |
|---|
| Nairobi, Kenya |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 |
KES 105,000 |
| Kampala, Uganda |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 |
USD 1,900 |
| Cape Town, South Africa |
In-Person |
5 Oct 2026 – 9 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Kigali, Rwanda |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 1,900 |
| Accra, Ghana |
In-Person |
12 Oct 2026 – 16 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,800 |
| Live Virtual |
Online |
17 Oct 2026 – 8 Nov 2026 |
KES 80,000 |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,500 |
| Johannesburg, South Africa |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 3,500 |
| Mombasa, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
KES 115,000 |
| Nakuru, Kenya |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
KES 120,000 |
| Lagos, Nigeria |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,500 |
| Abuja, Nigeria |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,800 |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,100 |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
In-Person |
19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 |
USD 4,500 |
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania |
In-Person |
26 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2026 |
USD 2,300 |
+233 more dates — view live schedule →
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for experienced safety professionals, HSE managers, risk officers, and operations managers who already have foundational OHS knowledge and want to develop advanced skills in risk assessment, safety system design, and incident investigation. A minimum of two to three years of practical OHS experience is recommended.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes. Participants who attend all sessions and complete the course exercises will receive a Certificate of Completion in Advanced Risk Management in Occupational Safety Training, issued by TrainingComplex. This certificate can be used as evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) with relevant professional bodies.
Is this course aligned with any international standards?
Yes. The course content is closely aligned with ISO 45001:2018, the internationally recognised standard for occupational health and safety management systems, as well as ILO-OSH 2001 guidelines and sector-specific frameworks such as OSHA regulations. Participants will work with these standards throughout the programme.
What materials and tools will participants receive?
Participants receive a comprehensive course workbook, risk assessment templates, a bow-tie analysis toolkit, an incident investigation checklist, and a safety performance scorecard template — all designed for immediate use back in the workplace.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our organisation?
Absolutely. TrainingComplex offers fully customised in-house delivery of this programme, tailored to your industry sector, regulatory environment, and specific hazard profile. Contact our training team to discuss bespoke scheduling, participant numbers, and content adaptation.
