Training & Workshops — The Safety Principles

Training & Workshops

Training That Changes How People Lead Safety

Practical, field-tested safety leadership training for supervisors, teams, and organizations in high-risk industries. Three formats. One system.

Available Programs

Four Ways to Train. One Proven System.

Most Comprehensive

2-Day Leadership Live In-Person Workshop Experience

2 × 6-Hour Days
Supervisors, Team Leads, Safety Professionals

The complete Safety Principles experience. All six pillars, full workbook, story-based learning, and practical application. The most impactful way to transform your safety culture.

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High Impact

1-Day Leadership Live In-Person Workshop Experience

1 × 6-Hour Day
Supervisors & Foremen

A focused, fast-paced session covering the core leadership behaviors that most directly affect safety outcomes. Ideal for a strong first step or a targeted refresh.

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Live Virtual

The Safety Principles – Live Virtual Experience

2 × 3-Hour Days
Supervisors, Managers, Safety Professionals

The complete Safety Principles experience delivered live online. Two 3-hour sessions hosted by Douglas Tatlow, covering all six pillars with instruction, discussion, and real-world application. No travel required.

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Flexible

Custom Training Options

Varies
All Levels

Half-day briefings, toolbox talk series, keynote speaking, stand-down keynote talks, and fully customized workshops built around your organization's specific challenges and goals.

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Most Comprehensive 2 Days

2-Day Safety Principles Leadership Workshop

The complete Safety Principles experience. This two-day workshop takes supervisors and leaders through all six pillars of the system in depth—combining instruction, real-world stories, group discussion, and practical application.

Program Overview

  • A complete, facilitated two-day leadership and safety training experience
  • Designed for supervisors, foremen, team leads, and safety professionals
  • Covers all six pillars of The Safety Principles in depth
  • Combines instruction, discussion, real-world stories, and practical application
  • Includes a full participant workbook with more than 80 pages of learning material
  • Delivered on-site at your facility or at an approved training location

Who This Is For

  • Supervisors and foremen
  • Team leads and crew leaders
  • Safety managers and HSE professionals
  • Operations managers and site superintendents
  • Any leader responsible for the safety of others
Delivered on-site or at an approved training location

Day 1

  • Introduction to The Safety Principles framework
  • Pillar 1 — Awareness: Seeing hazards before they become incidents
  • Pillar 2 — Responsibility: Ownership, bystander behavior, and personal accountability
  • Pillar 3 — Leadership: How supervisors shape safety culture through daily behavior
  • Story-based learning: Real incidents, real consequences, real lessons
  • Group discussion and workbook exercises

Day 2

  • Pillar 4 — Communication: Speaking up clearly, early, and effectively
  • Pillar 5 — Decision Making: Thinking clearly under pressure
  • Pillar 6 — Accountability: Holding the standard with consistency and respect
  • Application workshop: Applying the principles to real workplace scenarios
  • Action planning: What each participant will do differently starting tomorrow
  • Certification of completion for all participants

What Your Team Will Walk Away With

Supervisors who understand their role in shaping safety culture
A shared language for safety across your leadership team
Practical tools for addressing unsafe behavior and improving communication
Stronger accountability habits at every level of the organization
A team that is more aware, more responsible, and more engaged in safety

"The two-day workshop was the best safety training investment we have made. Our supervisors came back with a completely different mindset. The conversations on the job site changed immediately."

Rick M.

VP Operations

Heavy Construction — Alberta

"We did the one-day supervisor training as a pilot with one crew. Within two weeks, we rolled it out to every supervisor on site. The results spoke for themselves."

Carla B.

HSE Manager

Pipeline Operations

High Impact 1 Day

1-Day Supervisor Safety Leadership Training

A focused, one-day training session designed specifically for supervisors. Practical, fast-paced, and built for people who work in the field. Covers the core leadership behaviors that most directly impact safety outcomes.

Program Overview

  • A focused, one-day training session designed specifically for supervisors
  • Covers the core leadership behaviors that most directly impact safety outcomes
  • Practical, fast-paced, and built for people who work in the field
  • Includes workbook materials and take-home reference tools
  • Can be delivered as a standalone session or as part of a broader safety initiative
  • Ideal for organizations that want to start with a high-impact, lower time commitment

Topics Covered

  • The supervisor's role in safety culture — what it really means
  • Awareness and hazard recognition habits
  • How to have direct safety conversations without damaging relationships
  • Decision-making under pressure — recognizing and managing risk traps
  • Accountability that sticks — following through without micromanaging
  • Practical action planning for immediate application

What Supervisors Will Walk Away With

Supervisors who understand their direct influence on safety behavior
Improved confidence in addressing unsafe conditions and conversations
Practical tools they can use starting the next shift
A foundation for building a stronger safety culture over time
Live Virtual 2 × 3-Hour Days

The Safety Principles – Live Virtual Experience

The complete Safety Principles program delivered live online — hosted by Douglas Tatlow over two 3-hour sessions. All six pillars, real-world stories, group discussion, and practical application. No travel required.

Program Overview

  • A live, instructor-led virtual training experience hosted by Douglas Tatlow
  • Delivered over two days — 3 hours per day, for a total of 6 hours of instruction
  • Covers all six pillars of The Safety Principles in an interactive online format
  • Designed for supervisors, managers, safety professionals, and team leads
  • Combines instruction, discussion, real-world stories, and practical application
  • Accessible from anywhere — no travel required

Who This Is For

  • Supervisors and team leads unable to attend in-person training
  • Remote or geographically dispersed teams
  • Organizations looking for a flexible, lower-cost training option
  • Leaders who have completed a workshop and want a refresher
  • Anyone committed to building stronger safety leadership skills

Day 1 — 3 Hours

  • Introduction to The Safety Principles framework
  • Pillar 1 — Awareness: Seeing hazards before they become incidents
  • Pillar 2 — Responsibility: Ownership, bystander behavior, and personal accountability
  • Pillar 3 — Leadership: How supervisors shape safety culture through daily behavior
  • Story-based learning and group discussion

Day 2 — 3 Hours

  • Pillar 4 — Communication: Speaking up clearly, early, and effectively
  • Pillar 5 — Decision Making: Thinking clearly under pressure
  • Pillar 6 — Accountability: Holding the standard with consistency and respect
  • Application workshop: Applying the principles to real workplace scenarios
  • Action planning: What each participant will do differently starting tomorrow

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Flexible

Custom Training Options

Not every organization needs the same training. The Safety Principles can be adapted to fit your team's size, schedule, industry context, and specific leadership challenges. Here are some of the custom formats available.

Half-Day Leadership Briefing

A condensed introduction to The Safety Principles for executive teams, management groups, or leadership kick-off events. Focused on the big picture and the business case for leadership-based safety.

Toolbox Talk Series

A series of short, focused safety leadership conversations built around the six pillars. Designed for regular delivery at the crew or team level over weeks or months.

Keynote Speaking

A powerful, story-driven keynote delivered by Douglas Tatlow for conferences, safety summits, leadership events, and industry gatherings. Engaging, memorable, and grounded in 45 years of field experience.

Stand-Down Keynote Talks

High-impact safety stand-down presentations designed to reset the culture on a job site or within a team. Delivered on-site or virtually, these talks cut through complacency and re-engage workers around what safety really means.

Train-the-Trainer Support

Support for internal facilitators who want to deliver The Safety Principles within their organization. Pairs with the Facilitator Certification Program.

Custom Workshop Design

A fully customized training program built around your organization's specific challenges, industry context, incident history, and leadership development goals.

How Custom Training Works

01

Discovery Call

We learn about your team, your challenges, and your goals.

02

Program Design

We build a training plan tailored to your specific context.

03

Delivery

We deliver the training on-site or virtually, at your pace.

04

Follow-Up

We support implementation and measure what changed.

Industries Served

Built for High-Risk Environments

Oil & Gas
Pipeline Operations
Heavy Construction
Industrial Facilities
Civil & Road Construction
Mining Operations
Manufacturing
Utilities & Energy

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Let's Talk About Your Team and Your Goals

Every organization is different. Tell us about your team, your challenges, and what you are trying to build—and we will recommend the right training path.