IOSH Behavioural Science for Safety Leadership
Move beyond compliance and build a culture of care, accountability, and operational excellence. Developed by Darren Sutton MSc (Performance Psych), FInstLM, this accredited course recognises that workplace safety is about much more than meeting minimum requirements. It equips leaders with the psychological insight and practical tools to transform safety throughout their organisation.
Delivered in Whitehaven, Cumbria, by Rick Charlton, Managing Director of Charlton Safety Ltd and an accredited trainer under the BSST Ltd licence, the course empowers organisations to create safer, more engaged, and higher-performing workplaces.
Flexible delivery options
We provide multiple learning formats designed to suit your operational requirements and shift patterns, ensuring your leadership team gains actionable behavioural insights with minimal disruption.
In-person training
A comprehensive two-day course hosted at our dedicated Whitehaven training centre in Cumbria or delivered directly on-site at your organisation's premises.
Online delivery
Interactive virtual sessions led by our safety psychology specialists, ideal for multi-site leaders and remote teams across the UK looking for flexible access.
Blended programme
A balanced structure combining independent digital modules with one full day of intensive, practical in-person instruction at your facility.
The world's only IOSH accredited behavioural safety leadership programme
As the world's leading chartered body for safety and health professionals, IOSH formally accredits and certificates this qualification. Charlton Safety Ltd in collaboration with BSST Ltd is proud to lead the industry in translating behavioural psychology into everyday leadership performance across Cumbria and beyond.
Who should attend this course?
This course is designed for senior executives, operational managers, site supervisors, and safety directors across every industry. No prior formal qualifications are strictly required to enrol, though holding introductory IOSH or NEBOSH credentials provides a helpful foundation.
Participants learn to diagnose human factors, identify systemic risks, and foster mutual trust, turning passive safety rules into proactive, everyday behaviours throughout their organisation.
Real-world cultural transformation
We believe safety requires more than checking boxes. By understanding the core drivers of human behaviour, your leaders will learn how to unlock intrinsic motivation, eliminate fear of reporting hazards, and sustain positive safety habits long after the course concludes.
Equip your leadership team with the tools to inspire genuine engagement and deliver lasting performance improvements across your operations.
