UpVantage Safety Leadership Program™

Transforming Safety from Compliance to Commitment

Safety isn't just about preventing harm, it's about building trust, retaining top talent, and improving performance. The UpVantage Safety Leadership Program™ is the cornerstone of our work to help organizations move beyond checklists and compliance into a values-driven culture where safety is owned at every level.

Live, small-cohort virtual workshops

Designed for managers and front-line supervisors

$3,100 per participant

Register for an Upcoming Cohort

About the Program

The UpVantage Safety Leadership Program™ is a six-module, virtual experience created specifically for supervisors and managers in the metals industry.

Cohorts of 10-15 leaders engage in interactive workshops where they gain skills to move beyond checklists and compliance – and create a culture where safety is owned, lived, and reinforced at every level.

Program Modules

Supervisor Safety Foundations

Gain the necessary skills to identify exposure to hazards and develop integrated solutions to reduce risk.

Safety Leadership

Recognize what a great safety culture looks like and understand their part in achieving “great”.

High-Impact Observations

Recognize safe behaviors and communicate insights to employees in a way that reinforces engagement. 

Physical Hazard Identification

Leverage skills in Action Orientation to identify hazards and reduce exposure.

Job Safety Briefings

Develop managers’ and supervisors’ ability to lead effective Job Safety Briefings that engage everyone involved.

Incident Investigation & Response

Apply credibility skills to respond appropriately to incidents and conduct an effective root cause analysis

Proven Impact

4.8

Average participant rating out of 5 stars

88%

Of participants would recommend the program to peers

250+

Leaders trained across industries

What participants have been saying

  • “Made me think outside the box and find different ways to improve the workplace and safety by involving everyone, not just supervisors and managers.”

  • “Would recommend this course to all companies where safety is valued.”

  • “I thoroughly enjoyed all the courses and feel as though my Supervisors and Managers will learn a great deal from the information provided.”

  • “This is a class I’ve been needing and gained a lot of new information.”

  • “I thought it was great working with everyone instead of just listening to an instructor.”

  • “ … a great tool to learn how to be a better safety leader.”

  • “I learned a ton from how thorough the classes were.”

  • “The interactive role plays have improved my communication skills.”

  • “I really liked the virtual training environment –it makes it easier for employees to attend and for employers to allow them training time.”

  • “I thought the leadership aspects were very beneficial and something more supervisors could use education in.”

  • “Very informative and the lessons were spot on.”

  • “These Modules are helping me revamp programs we have in place in our facility, and I’m excited about the possibilities for our safety program.”

The Journey to Zero Harm

The program is one of four customizable steps to help organizations embed safety into their culture.

Commit

Align executive leaders around a common vision during the Zero Harm Briefing: Leadership Alignment Session.

Assess

Establish a baseline with your own metrics or through our P3 Safety Culture Analysis™.

Educate

Equip supervisors and managers through the UpVantage Safety Leadership Program™, a six-module experience designed for front-line leaders.

Advance

Sustain momentum with our Performance Coaching Program, monthly Alumni Gatherings, and Annual Refreshers.

100+ companies have already begun their journey to Zero Harm. Will you join them?

FAQs

  • The program is ideal for front-line supervisors, their direct managers, and leaders up to the general management level. It’s also a strong fit for safety directors, managers, and coordinators.

  • All six modules are delivered over a 5-month period.

  • All modules are delivered live and virtually via Zoom, in small cohorts, with:

    • Industry-specific scenarios

    • An interactive format

    • Dedicated Q&A time in each session

  • $2,920 per participant. Group pricing is available for organizations enrolling 4 or more participants.

    Please email us at UCSL@UpVantageStrategies.com to discuss group pricing.

  • This program is focused on developing supervisors and managers to lead a culture of zero harm. While other programs focus on OSHA compliance and physical hazards, we match this technical safety training with leadership development skills like:

    • Providing feedback, even when its difficult

    • Understanding your team members’ personalities (and how to work with them)

    • Proactively identifying exposures and finding ways to eliminate them

    • Continuing your leadership journey far beyond the course timeline

  • Participants will receive a workbook for each module filled with exercises and insights they can use to refer back to any time.

    They will also receive a Core Learnings Guide at the end of the program with the primary concepts and resources mentioned throughout the program.

  • You can register for an upcoming cohort here or email UCSL@UpVantageStrategies.com to speak with a member of our team. We’re happy to answer any questions!

Ready to begin your journey?

Building a culture of Zero Harm goes beyond training. It requires a daily commitment at every level of the organization. Are you ready to begin your journey?

Register for an Upcoming Cohort