IOSH Managing Safely

Course review:

This flagship course from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is aimed at all managers and supervisors, in all businesses. The knowledge gained from the course facilitates effective and safe management, which is in line with best practice.

What will the delegate bring back to the workplace?

• An understanding of their responsibilities
• The practical ability to manage health and safety issues in the workplace
• An understanding of health, safety and environmental management systems and their business benefits
• Risk assessment and control strategies
• A basic understanding of common hazards including fire, electricity, working at height, stress, noise, vibration, chemicals, and workplace transport

Delegates who attend and successfully complete both the practical and written assessments will be awarded a certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Please note that the practical assessment must be completed in the workplace and submitted within two weeks of completing the course.

Course content:

• Principles of accident prevention
• Common and statue law
• Health and safety management systems
• Risk assessment - techniques and control measures
• Workplace hazards*
• Fire, electricity, COSHH, noise, work equipment*
• Accident causation and investigation
• Audit and review

*The ‘hazards’ sections may be tailored to suit clients' needs for in-company courses.