Safety Competency Mapping
Safety performance depends on more than rules and procedures. It depends on people having the right knowledge, skills, and behaviours for their role. Our Safety Competency Mapping service helps organisations objectively assess employee competencies, identify gaps, and build a clear roadmap for improvement.
Build a safer workplace by understanding your people
What is Safety Competency Mapping?
Safety competency mapping is a structured process to evaluate how well employees meet the safety requirements of their job roles. We assess individual and team competencies against defined standards and identify gaps that could impact safety performance.
The outcome is a clear, visual competency matrix and a practical improvement plan.
Our Diagnostic Methods
We use a combination of proven assessment methods to ensure accuracy and fairness:
Document Review
Review of SOPs, training records, certifications, incident reports, and compliance documents.
Online Assessment
Role-based assessments to evaluate technical safety knowledge and regulatory understanding
Structured Interviews
One-to-one or panel interviews to assess decision-making, risk perception, and safety leadership.
Filed Visit / Observations
On-site observation of work practices to assess real-world application of safety procedures.
360 Degree Feedback
Feedback from supervisors, peers, and subordinates to evaluate behavioural and leadership traits.
Competency Report
A gap analysis report highlights areas where competency falls below the required standard.
Our Methodology
We begin by identifying the roles within the organisation and reviewing their job descriptions in detail. Based on the responsibilities, exposure to risk, and decision-making authority, we define the required safety competencies for each role. Key positions are identified and prioritised based on their impact on overall safety performance and organisational risk. For every role, competency expectations are mapped across defined levels. This ensures that competency requirements are clear, role-specific, and aligned with organisational objectives.
Level 1
Basic Awareness
Level 2
Working Knowledge
Level 3
Practitioner
Level 4
Expert / Specialist
Level 5
Strategic Leader / Auditor
Competency Attributes We Assess
Each role is mapped against clearly defined competency attributes, including
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Technical Knowledge
Understanding of safety standards, procedures, regulations, and job-specific hazards.
Behavioural Traits
Safety mindset, risk awareness, communication, accountability, and leadership behaviour.
Job Specific Skills
Practical skills required to perform tasks safely and respond to emergencies.
Scoring and Gap Analysis
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Each assessment method contributes to a consolidated competency score.
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Scores are compared against standard required competency levels for the role.
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A gap analysis highlights areas where competency falls below the required standard.
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Strengths and critical risk gaps are clearly identified.
Competency Matrix and Visualisation
We design a competency matrix to visually represent:
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Current competency levels by individual, role, or department
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Required competency standards
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High-risk gaps needing immediate attention
This matrix makes it easy for leadership to understand where action is needed.
Future Roadmap and Improvement Plan
Based on the gap analysis, we create a practical improvement roadmap that may include:
Targeted Training Program
Classroom, online, or on-the-job safety training aligned to identified gaps.
Mentorship & Coaching
Pairing employees with experienced mentors to strengthen safety behaviours and skills.
Role Based Developments
Clear expectations and milestones for competency improvement.
Continuous Review and Improvement
Safety competency is not a one-time exercise. We support:
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Periodic reassessments to track progress
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Review cycles aligned with business or safety audits
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Continuous improvement through data-driven decisions
This ensures competencies evolve with changing roles, risks, and regulations.
Why Choose Our Approach?
Objective, structured, and role-specific
Combines multiple assessment methods for accuracy
Clear visual outputs for easy decision-making
Focused on real improvement, not just scoring
Why CLIDE Consulting?
CLIDE Consulting combines
deep safety domain expertise
with
digital transformation capability
to deliver solutions that are practical, compliant, and scalable. We don’t just provide software — we design safety systems aligned with your operational reality, statutory requirements, and business goals.
Connect with CLIDE Consulting today to build a safer, smarter, and more compliant contractor ecosystem.
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