2012 TAPPI/PPSA Safety Leadership Course Announced

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TAPPI and the Pulp and Paper Safety Paper Association (PPSA) have announced a new course focusing on Safety Leadership and Modern Safety Management Principles. The 2012 TAPPI/PPSA Safety Leadership Course, to be held at TAPPI Headquarters, August 15 - 16, in Norcross, Ga., USA,  brings the best practices in safety to the paper and packaging industry. A special focus will be placed on leadership commitment and engagement in cultivating a culture of safety excellence.

"Participants in the course will be able to understand the fundamentals of safety and safety management principles including: recordkeeping, incident investigation, safety culture, managing change safely, understanding safety behavior, risk management, and measuring performance," notes Matthew Kanneberg, RockTenn, course chairman.

The course is designed for anyone who takes on a leadership role in safety, including human resources, training, safety supervisors, team leaders, plant managers, project leaders, frontline supervisors, and safety committee participants.

A range of key topics are covered by the course, including: Safety Fundamentals / Modern Safety Management Principles; OSHA Recordkeeping and Medical Management; Incident Investigation; Safe Behavior and Choices; Safety Culture; Measuring Safety Performance; Hazard Recognition; Safety Walkthroughs, Observations and Messaging; Managing Change Safely; and Effective Safety Communication.

More information about the 2012 TAPPI/PPSA Safety Leadership Course is available online.