6. Session Objectives
• To highlight the importance of leadership in
creating a World Class H&S culture
• To examine authentic leadership and the vital
nature of backing up our words with actions
• To examine the personal values that underpin
leadership
• To explore the ethical boundaries that should
guide leaders health and safety decision making
7. How would you describe
the H&S culture of this
organisation?
How well does Tom
manage H&S?
20. With a partner, come up with a couple
of ethical boundaries that might have
resulted in a different outcome had
Tom stuck to them.
These should apply whatever the work
circumstances might be.
Start the statements with “I will not…”
22. To be effective, leaders of H&S must possess
integrity
It is not enough to simply say the right things, we
must do them too
Leaders must be values driven and honour
company slogans with their actions
Having clear ethical boundaries will help leaders to
make the right decisions that reinforce safety
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