A program that sticks. Change that lasts.
The program your people will remember. And talk about.
Our Positive Safety Program builds on the legacy of ZIP, one of the most recognised mindset programs in workplace safety. That legacy continues today in a more modern, scalable form, grounded in neuroscience, psychology and our Positive Safety philosophy.
This program changes how people think, speak and act around safety, and the shift lasts. Many participants call the experience transformative, with effects that reach beyond work into daily life. For organisations, it tends to be the program that sticks and gets talked about.
Why the change lasts
Training that tells people what to do fades once the reminders stop. Positive Safety works on the thinking underneath the behaviour, so it holds without someone standing over it.
The four modules in the Positive Safety Program build in order. People notice what’s driving their decisions, take ownership of them, learn to hold that under pressure, then reinforce it with the crew around them. It’s also why people tend to take it home.
Once someone understands how their own thinking shapes what they do, it doesn’t stay at the gate.
What the program covers
Four modules that change how teams and leaders think about safety, not just what they do.
Introduction to Positive Safety
Understand how the brain influences attention, mindset, and everyday safety decisions.
Introduction to Positive Safety
This module explores how the brain influences attention, decision-making and behaviour—laying the groundwork for personal ownership in safety. It introduces the neuroscience behind mindset and the role of individual values in safer choices.
What participants will learn:
How unconscious thinking drives everyday behaviour
The role of attention and perception in high-risk environments
How values and mindset influence safety decisions
Practical strategies to stay aware and engaged on the job
Owning it: Taking Control of Safety
Shift from reactive to proactive safety by building self-awareness and personal accountability.
Owning It: Taking Control of Safety
This module helps individuals understand the link between mindset and safety choices. Participants explore how to take ownership of their actions, reframe unhelpful thinking, and build intrinsic motivation to engage in safer behaviours.
What participants will learn:
How mindset influences safety behaviour
Tools to reflect on and reframe unhelpful thinking
The role of values in motivating safer choices
Practical ways to take ownership in daily work
Stay Sharp: Managing Safety in the Moment
Stay focused under pressure by managing fatigue, stress and distraction in real time.
Stay Sharp: Managing Safety in the Moment
In high-risk, high-pressure environments, distraction and overload can impact performance. This module explores strategies to stay sharp and manage cognitive risks that affect focus, decision-making and safety outcomes.
What participants will learn:
How fatigue, stress and emotions affect safety performance
Tools to maintain focus and manage pressure
Strategies for building resilience and fitness for work
Techniques to reduce distraction and multitasking errors
Safer Together: Trust & Connection
Improve team communication, trust and psychological safety through better conversations.
Safer Together: Trust & Connection
Psychological safety is critical to speaking up, learning from error and strengthening safety culture. This module helps teams build trust, connect through meaningful feedback, and recognise each other’s safe performance.
What participants will learn:
How to create psychologically safe team environments
Techniques for giving and receiving feedback
The value of recognition in shaping safe behaviours
How to speak up for safety improvements
How We Deliver
Delivery Modes
Sentis-led
Our fastest-impact option. Delivered by experienced consultants who shift mindsets, spark engagement, and drive sustainable change.
Co-facilitated
A shared approach that blends Sentis expertise with your internal champions, adding local relevance and building internal capability.
Format Options
2-Day Intensive
Ideal for shaping mindset and driving culture change.
1-Day / Spaced
Delivered in one day or spaced across multiple day sessions to improve retention and reduce fatigue.
Half-Day
Efficient, focused and practical.
Blended Learning
Combines self-paced eLearning with live application sessions. Ideal for dispersed or remote teams.
Further Contextualisation
Make It Yours
Need something more tailored? We can adapt your program to reflect your branding, internal language, cultural context or even deliver in other languages, so it truly feels like yours.
Support That Sticks
We know lasting change doesn’t come from a single workshop. That’s why we offer practical, proven tools to help embed learning, build internal capability and keep safety front of mind, long after the session ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
Can we roll out the program across multiple sites or shifts?
Yes. Our delivery options are designed with operational reality in mind, whether that’s shift work, remote teams or multiple locations. We’ll work with you to find the right format and schedule.
Is there a minimum group size?
Programs are typically run with groups of around 15 participants to ensure high impact and strong engagement. If you have a smaller or larger group, we can tailor the approach accordingly.
Can the program be customised for our organisation?
Absolutely. We can adapt the program content to reflect your internal language, branding, key risks or culture, so it feels relevant and real to your people.
Do you offer programs outside Australia or in other languages?
Yes. We’ve delivered Positive Safety programs across 20+ countries and translated our materials into over 20 languages. Whether it’s in-person delivery, remote facilitation, or localised content, we work closely with you to ensure our programs are relevant, high-impact, and never lost in translation.
What support is available after the training?
Culture change doesn’t end in the classroom. We offer a suite of integration options to help embed Positive Safety into everyday routines, from digital toolkits and refresher packages to induction content and in-field coaching. We can also equip internal Change Agents to carry the message forward and keep the momentum alive.