Safety Leadership in the Oil and Gas Industry
Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages
- Duration5 days
- FormatClassroom or live online
- LanguageEnglish, Arabic or a European language
- CertificateARUK Certificate of Attendance
- FeeFrom £1,800 + VAT
Technical, management, supervisory and HSE professionals examine safety leadership in oil, gas and petrochemical operations during this five-day course. Delegates study behavioural influence, teamwork and coaching alongside hazard identification and incident investigation. The programme addresses how leaders set expectations and develop a safety culture across an organisation.
Classroom
Public courses in our cities
- 26–30 Oct 2026Muscat£3,080 + VAT
- 9–13 Nov 2026Munich£3,400 + VAT
- 23–27 Nov 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
- 14–18 Dec 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 28 Dec – 1 Jan 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
- 4–8 Jan 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
Show 23 more dates
- 18–22 Jan 2027Muscat£3,080 + VAT
- 1–5 Feb 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 15–19 Feb 2027Casablanca£2,280 + VAT
- 8–12 Mar 2027London£3,360 + VAT
- 22–26 Mar 2027Manama£3,080 + VAT
- 12–16 Apr 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
- 26–30 Apr 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
- 10–14 May 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 24–28 May 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
- 7–11 Jun 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
- 21–25 Jun 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
- 5–9 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 19–23 Jul 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
- 9–13 Aug 2027London£3,360 + VAT
- 23–27 Aug 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
- 13–17 Sep 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
- 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
- 11–15 Oct 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 25–29 Oct 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
- 1–5 Nov 2027Kuala Lumpur£1,800 + VAT
- 15–19 Nov 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
- 6–10 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
- 20–24 Dec 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options
Online (live)
With a trainer, on dates to suit your team
This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.
£1,850 + VAT
Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%
Tailor this course
Pick what you want changed and we’ll come back with a proposal and price.
Course overview
Safety leadership influences the standards and behaviours adopted across high-hazard operations. The programme examines that responsibility at different organisational levels, with attention to the transition from technical or supervisory work into a safety leadership role. Delegates consider how management and leadership practices affect the working environment and the way people respond to hazards.
Behavioural work begins with self-awareness. Sessions examine the ABC model of Behavioural Change and the effects of perception and situational awareness, then address questioning, listening and ways to challenge unsafe acts. Teamwork and advanced safety coaching connect these interpersonal methods with individual performance and commitment to safety.
Risk control receives a separate day, covering assessment matrices and permits as well as safe systems of work and procedures for investigating accidents or incidents. The final sessions examine the organisation's safety vision and how leaders gain stakeholder support, with attention to sustaining an improved safety climate and culture.
Course objectives
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Recognise the responsibilities and roles involved in safety leadership
- Use leadership and teamwork methods to manage site safety
- Apply behavioural safety techniques to improve communication and safety culture
- Identify risks and analyse hazards to prevent incidents and accidents
- Support continuing improvement in safety culture throughout the organisation
Who should attend
This course suits:
- Technical personnel working in oil and gas
- Engineering, project and process personnel
- Managers and supervisors in the sector
- Team leaders
- Safety and HSE professionals
Daily agenda
- Day 1
Taking responsibility for safety leadership
- Risks and safety-critical operations in oil and gas
- Why a positive safety culture matters in the industry
- Distinguishing safety management from safety leadership
- Moving from technical or supervisory leadership into safety leadership
- Behavioural safety concepts and their effects
- Recognising at-risk behaviour, including errors and violations
- Day 2
Influencing behaviour around safety
- Recognising personal and other people's behavioural styles
- Using the ABC model of Behavioural Change
- Questioning and listening as communication skills
- Techniques for influence and negotiation
- Human perception and situational awareness
- Interpersonal methods for challenging unsafe acts and behaviour
- Day 3
Coaching teams for safety performance
- Defining what safety performance means
- Setting objectives and criteria for safety performance
- Teamwork principles and contributing factors
- Motivation and its effects on safety performance
- Safety coaching in process operations
- Giving feedback that supports commitment to safety
- Day 4
Controlling hazards and investigating incidents
- Defining risks and hazards
- Safety hazards of particular concern in oil and gas
- Constructing a matrix for risk assessment
- Using permits and safe systems of work as controls
- Procedures for investigating accidents and incidents
- Running a review meeting after an accident or incident
- Day 5
Developing the organisation's safety culture
- Representing the organisation through safety leadership
- Defining a safety vision and its delivery
- Securing support from relevant stakeholders
- Establishing a lasting safety climate and culture
- Maintaining commitment to workplace safety improvements
- Planning the next actions
Certificate
Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
Frequently asked questions
How do I register?
Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.
Are fees shown with VAT?
Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.
Can this course be delivered for our team only?
Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.
Is this course available online?
Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.
Is there a group discount?
Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.
Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?
Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.
What certificate will I receive?
An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.
Related courses
Innovative Catalytic Cracking and Reforming Techniques in Oil Refineries
19–23 Oct 2026 · Riyadh
View course