Emotional Intelligence for Safety Professionals
Emotional intelligence is more than a personal skill - it is a systematic practice that shapes safer, higher-performing workplaces. The Emotional Intelligence for Safety Professionals course provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding, managing, and applying emotional intelligence in the context of occupational health and safety.
Emotional intelligence involves recognising and managing emotions, your own and others’, to address underlying interpersonal and cultural drivers of safety outcomes. Through a structured approach, participants learn to build self-awareness, regulate emotional responses in critical moments, and use empathy and relationship management to influence behaviour and foster collaboration.
This program focuses on developing practical capabilities that move safety leadership beyond compliance, supporting transparent communication, conflict resolution, and resilient teams. Learners practice interpreting emotional cues, engaging constructively with diverse groups, and developing habits that strengthen safety culture and workplace trust.
Why This Course Is Different
Unlike traditional training, this is an adaptive learning course. That means:
- The learning path automatically adjusts to your existing level of knowledge, so you skip what you already know and focus on what you need
- You progress faster—cutting the time to competency significantly—while ensuring you master all key concepts and skills
- Real-world examples and scenarios are safety specific, making learning immediately relevant
Whether you’re new to the principles of work design or looking to refresh advanced skills, you’ll get the exact learning experience you need—efficient, engaging, and targeted.
Learning Outcomes
- Define emotional intelligence and its importance in safety
- Demonstrate enhanced self-awareness in safety practice
- Apply self-regulation strategies to manage emotions at work
- Interpret and respond to others' emotional cues with empathy
- Utilise relationship management skills to influence safety culture
Who Should Enrol
- This course is designed for safety practitioners, as well as anyone with workplace health and safety responsibilities: from team leaders to senior managers, OHS advisors, and HR professionals
Course Details
Duration: 1 hour – self-paced; can be completed faster due to adaptive design
Cost: AIHS Members $88 (incl. GST) | Non Members $104.50 (incl. GST)
Format: 100% Online | Adaptive Learning Path
CPD Points: 1
Continuous Learning
- Use for Verification of Competency: Successfully completing the course demonstrates your capability in essential work design principles, providing documented proof of your skills for compliance, audits, or professional records.
- Refer Back Anytime: As an enrolled learner, you retain access to the course materials and tools, allowing you to revisit the content whenever you need a refresher—ideal for reinforcing knowledge, revisiting frameworks, or getting quick answers on the job.
- Continuous Professional Growth: This isn’t a “once-off” learning event. By returning to the course at different stages of your career, you can adapt your skills and apply them to new challenges and contexts.
Registration & Support
Registrations for this course are now open, and you can register anytime to begin the course.
Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access and begin your learning. This email will be titled "Admin user". Please ensure you check your junk mail. If you have any issues, contact the Learning and Professional Development team at [email protected]