Conceptual aspects of forming competence in workplace safety

Introduction. In the context of an opportunistic relationship between an employer and an employee in the field of occupational safety, it is important to identify training methods that have contributed to the optimal effect of competence formation. Goal. Determination of optimal methodological methods for training employees in the field of safety. Materials and methods. The study is based on the analysis of the features of adult education, as the predominant contingent of students over the age of 25 years Results and discussion. The study has proved that combining various teaching methods is optimal. A PEST analysis of the competence formation in the field of production safety system is presented. Based on a SWOT analysis of the competence formation in the field of production safety system, a strategy for competence formation is specified, taking into account the strengths, as well as ways to strengthen the weaknesses and avoid risks. These include attracting additional resources for training, promoting educational programs, providing material and non-material incentives for teaching staff, monitoring key aspects of training, analyzing test results, and more. The article presents tasks that allow for the most optimal assessment of competencies in the field of industrial safety. Conclusion. The article presents elements of cognitive analysis of a loosely structured system, which includes the development of competencies in the field of industrial safety. The article discusses the factors of PEST and SWOT analysis. The article also presents a SWOT analysis matrix for the development of competencies in the field of industrial safety. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that only a combined approach to training, which includes theoretical information and a practical component, will allow for the development of security competencies.