Overview

This qualification is designed for senior professionals responsible for leading health and safety strategy and performance within their organisation.

It provides the knowledge and competence to develop, implement and manage advanced health and safety systems aligned with international standards such as ISO 45001.

Candidates learn how to assess strategic risks, lead cultural change, and use data-driven decision-making to improve safety performance and sustainability at a senior level.

Who it’s for

• Senior Health and Safety Managers and Directors

• Business Leaders with safety responsibilities

• Compliance and Risk Managers

• Professionals seeking Chartered IOSH or equivalent recognition

What you’ll learn

• Develop and implement risk-based safety management systems

• Lead safety culture and sustainability initiatives

• Apply digital technologies to incident investigation and prevention

• Evaluate strategic and operational risks across complex organisations

• Lead organisational development and strategic planning for safety performance

• Integrate business risk management and crisis response processes

Qualification structure

To achieve the qualification, candidates must complete five mandatory units:

1. Risk-based safety systems management

2. Safety culture, sustainability and global performance

3. Digital technologies and incident investigation

4. Development as a strategic manager

5. Establishing business risk management processes

Assessment and certification

Assessment is competence-based and completed through workplace evidence such as reports, reflective accounts, professional discussions and supporting documentation.

On successful completion, candidates are awarded the ProQual Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Health & Safety Leadership and Management, demonstrating strategic-level competence in occupational health and safety management.