Safety Leadership in the
Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries

Safety leadership plays a critical role in fostering a secure, efficient, and high-performing work environment within the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical industries. At the core of safety lies people—their behaviours and the culture they help shape. A strong safety culture not only safeguards the wellbeing of employees but also protects the operational integrity and reputation of the organisation. Effective safety leadership ensures a unified commitment across all levels, from senior management to frontline teams, to uphold the highest standards of safety performance.

The Safety Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries training course is specifically designed to support professionals at all organisational levels. Whether you are a manager, supervisor, technical specialist, or part of an HSE team, this course equips you with the essential leadership tools and safety strategies needed to thrive in high-risk environments. It addresses the distinct challenges of the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical sectors, while introducing innovative approaches—such as the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)—to support and enhance safety culture.

Key topics covered in this Safety Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries training course include:

• Applying leadership and management principles to strengthen safety leadership capabilities
• Using interpersonal and behavioural techniques to positively influence safety performance
• Implementing strategies to prevent incidents and respond effectively when they occur
• Leveraging advanced safety coaching methods to improve individual accountability and awareness
• Exploring the role and benefits of AI in advancing safety culture and practices
• Developing and continuously improving the safety climate and culture across the organisation

By the end of the Safety Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries training course, participants will be able to:

• Clearly understand the key roles and responsibilities associated with effective safety leadership
• Apply leadership and teamwork strategies to manage on-site safety more efficiently
• Utilise behavioural safety techniques to enhance communication and promote a strong safety culture
• Identify critical risks and conduct thorough hazard analyses to help prevent incidents and accidents
• Foster a culture of continuous safety improvement across the organisation, including the integration of AI-driven safety solutions

This Safety Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit those who operate in a technical, managerial or supervisory capacity in the sector.

•  Managers
• Technical personnel
• Engineering/Project/Process personnel
• Supervisors
• Team leaders
• Safety personnel

This Petroknowledge highly interactive and engaging training course in Safety Leadership in the Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries will utilize a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes facilitated group and individual exercises, case studies, role-play scenarios, targeted videos and a behavioural psychometric profiling tool. The instructor will also facilitate learning by encouraging the delegates to test and critically appraise theories and concepts.