IOSH Managing Safely

An assessed course by the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health - The approach of this course makes it appropriate to all kinds of organisations

Programme outline

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) have recognised this course as qualifying for their highly regarded Managing Safely Certificate. This level of accreditation is widely recognised as a transferable level of attainment in health & safety.

The approach of this course makes it appropriate to all kinds of organisations. Meeting other people from different backgrounds also adds to the benefits of this programme.

Course content

The course applies good management principles to safety and health as part of a total management strategy. It is structured in 8 modules, each requiring several hours of directed study spread over 4 days.

Structure

• The law on health & safety at work
• The costs of accidents
• How losses occur
• Safety management models and risk management
• The nature of commonly encountered hazards
• Human factors affecting safety performance
• Accident causation and investigation
• Recognition and control of workplace hazards
• Effective communications
• Specialised hazards

Assessment & examination

• A short written/objective multiple-choice paper
• A workplace based written assignment.

Suggested follow on programme

• NEBOSH National General Certificate (Level 3)
• NEBOSH National Construction Certificate (Level 3