Introduction

Compliance in safety and security is critical for organizations to maintain operational integrity, protect personnel, and ensure alignment with legal and regulatory frameworks. With constantly changing regulations, technological advancements, and emerging threats, managing compliance effectively becomes an ongoing challenge.

This training course equips participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and implement compliance standards in safety and security. Emphasizing proactive strategies, risk management, and real-time adaptation, this course prepares participants to meet both current and future compliance demands in safety and security management.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Gain a deep understanding of safety and security compliance regulations, standards, and frameworks.
2. Learn how to assess, implement, and manage compliance within safety and security operations.
3. Develop skills to conduct compliance audits and risk assessments effectively.
4. Understand how to integrate regulatory requirements into safety and security policies and procedures.
5. Acquire strategies to ensure long-term compliance through continuous improvement, monitoring, and reporting.

Who Should Attend?

This training course is ideal for:

• Compliance Officers responsible for monitoring and ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Safety and Security Managers overseeing compliance with safety regulations and security standards.
• Risk Management Professionals involved in managing organizational compliance and safety risks.
• Legal Advisors focusing on safety, security, and compliance issues within organizations.
• Human Resources Managers involved in employee safety compliance and training.
• Facilities Managers and Operations Managers ensuring safety and security protocols are followed.
• Consultants advising on regulatory compliance and risk management.

Day 1: Introduction to Compliance in Safety and Security

• Morning:
  • Understanding Compliance: Definitions, Importance, and Scope in Safety and Security
  • Key Compliance Regulations and Standards: OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, and Local Safety Standards
  • Global and Regional Compliance: Legal and Ethical Considerations
• Afternoon:
  • Compliance vs. Risk Management: Interactions and Overlaps
  • Identifying Compliance Gaps: Common Pitfalls in Safety and Security Operations
  • Case Study: Real-World Compliance Failures and Lessons Learned

Day 2: Compliance Frameworks and Implementation

• Morning:
  • Key Compliance Frameworks in Safety and Security: ISO, NIST, and National Security Standards
  • Integrating Compliance into Organizational Safety and Security Policies
  • Compliance Risk Assessment: Identifying and Prioritizing Risk Areas
• Afternoon:
  • Developing Compliance Programs: Policies, Procedures, and Training
  • Tools and Techniques for Implementing Compliance Management Systems (CMS)
  • Group Exercise: Drafting a Compliance Plan for a Safety Program

Day 3: Compliance Audits and Reporting

• Morning:
  • Introduction to Compliance Audits: Types and Key Elements
  • Auditing Safety and Security Systems for Compliance
  • Legal Documentation: Key Reports, Records, and Paper Trails
• Afternoon:
  • Conducting Effective Compliance Audits: Strategies and Best Practices
  • Non-Compliance Mitigation: Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
  • Practical Exercise: Conducting a Mock Compliance Audit in Safety and Security

Day 4: Technology and Tools in Compliance Management

• Morning:
  • Leveraging Technology for Compliance Monitoring: Compliance Management Software and Tools
  • Role of Automation in Compliance: Digital Solutions for Document Management and Reporting
  • Data Protection and Privacy Compliance in Safety and Security Systems
• Afternoon:
  • Cybersecurity Compliance: Addressing Digital Safety and Regulatory Requirements
  • Compliance Tracking: Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
  • Hands-On Session: Using Digital Tools for Compliance Tracking and Audit

Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Adapting to Future Compliance Challenges

• Morning:
  • The Continuous Improvement Cycle in Compliance Management
  • Adapting to Changing Regulations: Legal Updates, Global Trends, and Future Risks
  • Developing a Culture of Compliance within Safety and Security Teams
• Afternoon:
  • Responding to Compliance Failures: Effective Crisis Management and Communication
  • Case Study: Adapting to New Compliance Standards in Safety and Security Operations
  • Final Workshop: Building a Comprehensive Compliance Strategy for a Hypothetical Organization