Introduction to Safety Coaching

This course will introduce you to the key concepts and practices of safety coaching. You will learn about the different types of safety coaching and how to apply them in your workplace. You will also learn about the importance of goal setting and action planning in safety coaching. The course will cover the following topics: What is safety coaching? Coaching is a collaborative, solution-focused, results-oriented, systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement of performance, self-directed learning and personal growth of other individuals. It's also a methodology for creating purposeful positive change. Safety coaching is a specific application of coaching that focuses on improving safety performance. The benefits of safety coaching. Safety coaching can help to improve safety performance by: -Increasing awareness of safety hazards. -Developing safe work habits. -Encouraging employees to take responsibility for their own safety. -Creating a more positive safety culture. The principles of safety coaching. The principles of safety coaching are based on the principles of adult learning. You will learn about the importance of: -Building rapport and trust with employees. -Setting clear goals and expectations. -Providing regular feedback and support. The process of safety coaching. You will learn about the different stages of the safety coaching process, including: -Assessment -Goal setting -Action planning -Implementation -Evaluation The tools and techniques of safety coaching. You will learn about a variety of tools and techniques that can be used to enhance safety coaching, including: -Active listening -Questioning -Feedback -Motivation