Key competencies for a course on lean safety encompass a range of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that participants should acquire to effectively integrate lean principles into safety management.

Competencies Developed:

• Lean Methodology Proficiency
• Safety Knowledge:
• Risk Assessment and Management:
• Continuous Improvement Mindset:
• Leadership and Communication:
• Problem-Solving Skills:
• Employee Engagement:
• Metrics and Data Analysis:
• Lean Safety Culture Building:
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Change Management:
• Adaptability:

These competencies collectively contribute to the successful integration of lean principles into safety management, creating a workplace that is both efficient and safe. Participants should leave the course with the skills and knowledge to champion lean safety initiatives within their organizations.

The key learning outcomes for such a course will include:

• Understanding how lean thinking can be applied to safety practices.
• Identifying Safety Wastes:
• Creating a Lean Safety Culture:
• Understanding the role of leadership in promoting a lean safety mindset.
• Implementing key strategies for mitigating safety risks using lean methodologies.
• Streamlining Safety Procedures:
• Understand how tools like 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping can enhance safety.
• Promote engagement and collaboration among team members for continuous safety improvement.
• Developing and implementing key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring the effectiveness of lean safety initiatives.
• Integration with Regulatory Compliance:
• Continuous Improvement in Safety:
• Design training programs to educate employees on the integration of lean principles into safety practices.

These learning outcomes aim to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how lean principles can be effectively applied to enhance safety measures within an organization.

This interactive course should empower participants to implement practical solutions for creating a safer, more efficient workplace.

Behavioral Outcomes:

Behavioral outcomes for a course on lean safety focus on observable changes in participants' actions, habits, and interactions within the workplace. The goal is to cultivate behaviors that promote a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Here are key behavioral outcomes for this lean safety course:

• Proactive Hazard Reporting:
• Adherence to Standardized Procedures:
• Engagement in Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
• Effective and Improved Communication:
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Ownership of Safety Responsibilities:
• Lean Thinking Integration:
• Leadership in Safety Culture:
• Positive Safety Influencing:
• Empowerment of Team Members:
• Swift and appropriate response to safety incidents.
• Emphasis on Learning from Incidents:
• Recognition of Safe Practices:
• Effective Training and Mentoring:

These behavioral outcomes aim to create a workplace where employees not only understand the principles of lean safety but actively embody them in their daily actions, contributing to a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The target audience can include:

• Operations Managers
• Safety Managers/Officers
• Lean Practitioners
• Quality Assurance Professionals
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Human Resources Professionals
• Health and Safety Inspectors
• Continuous Improvement Teams
• Small Business Owners
• Project Managers
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professionals
• Facility Maintenance Personnel
• Anyone Involved in Process Improvement

• Continuous Improvement
• Employee Involvement
• Standardization
• Waste Reduction
• Kaizen (Continuous Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• 5S Principles

By integrating lean principles into safety management, organizations aim to create a holistic approach that not only enhances safety but also contributes to overall operational excellence.

Lean safety is particularly relevant in industries where safety is of paramount importance, such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.

Module 1: Introduction to Lean Safety Concepts

• Overview of Lean Principles
• Understanding the Lean Safety Framework
• Importance of Safety in Lean Environments
• Case Studies: Successful Implementation of Lean Safety
• Identifying Safety Waste in Processes
• Group Activity: Mapping Safety Waste in a Sample Process

Module 2: Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification

• Principles of Risk Assessment in Lean Environments
• Hazard Identification Techniques
• Developing a Risk Matrix
• Practical Exercise: Conducting a Risk Assessment
• Root Cause Analysis in Safety Incidents
• Introduction to Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Module 3: Lean Safety Culture and Leadership

• Building a Lean Safety Culture
• The Role of Leadership in Promoting Safety
• Strategies for Employee Engagement
• Communication Techniques for Safety
• Leadership Walkthroughs and Gemba Walks
• Interactive Discussion: Case Studies on Lean Safety Culture

Module 4: Continuous Improvement in Lean Safety

• PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) Cycle in Safety Improvement
• Kaizen Events for Safety
• Implementing 5S Principles for Safety
• Developing Standard Work for Safety
• Continuous Improvement Metrics and KPIs
• Group Exercise: Creating a Safety Improvement Plan

Module 5: Lean Safety Implementation and Sustainability

• Steps for Implementing Lean Safety
• Integrating Safety into Lean Projects
• Monitoring and Measuring Safety Performance
• Sustainability of Lean Safety Practices
• Auditing and Inspecting Safety Processes
• Final Project: Developing a Lean Safety Action Plan

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.