Practical management

Audience
The course is aimed at managers, middle managers, team leaders and others with human resources responsibilities who will make HSE an integral part of daily management. It is suitable for responsible managers, operations and project managers, HR and key people working with work environment, risk assessment and follow-up of measures. The course is also relevant for leaders in hybrid and complex teams who need practical tools for communication, participation and conflict management.

Learning objectives
Participants will gain practical insight into how management and HSE responsibility can be combined in everyday life, and how HSE can be integrated into planning, implementation and follow-up of tasks. They will learn how to map the work environment, conduct risk assessments and establish preventive measures and action plans for physical, psychosocial and organisational risk factors. The course provides skills in strengthening communication, complicity, partner cooperation and psychological security, as well as managing conflicts early and constructively. Participants will also learn systematic follow-up, evaluation, documentation and continuous improvement to build a learning HSE culture.

After completing the course you will be able to

• Explain what practical management entails and how HSE is included in the leadership role.
• Understand the main principles of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and key HSE regulations as a framework for managerial responsibility.
• Integrate HSE into daily priorities, decisions and follow-up of employees.
• Map the work environment structured using observations, conversations, checklists and surveys.
• Conducting risk assessment by assessing likelihood and consequence and prioritizing actions.
• Identify and differentiate between physical, psychosocial and organizational risk factors and select appropriate measures.
• Involve employees, safety representatives and AMU in mapping, measures and follow-up for better ownership and effectiveness.
• Use active listening, clarity, feedback and recognition to strengthen the work environment.
• Create psychological peace of mind through predictability, openness and support within the team.
• Prevent and manage conflicts with early identification, open dialogue and common goals.
• Document HSE's work, follow up on measures over time and evaluate the impact for continuous improvement.
• Plan reflection and improvement work that builds a lasting and learning HSE culture.