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Health & Safety

IOSH Managing Safely

Help managers understand and control workplace risk.

Foundation3 daysEnglish or ArabicIOSH

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Course overview

IOSH Managing Safely gives managers and supervisors in any sector the practical knowledge they need to manage health and safety in their teams. It focuses on what managers actually do: assessing risk, controlling it and checking that controls work.

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The course is engaging and jargon-free, with plenty of examples from real workplaces. It closes with a short multiple-choice assessment and a workplace risk-assessment project, so learners leave with something they can use the next day.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Understand the responsibilities of a manager for health and safety
  2. 02Assess risks and decide on proportionate controls
  3. 03Identify common hazards and how to control them
  4. 04Investigate incidents and learn from them
  5. 05Measure performance and drive improvement in your team

Course outline

  1. Day 1
    Introducing managing safely
    • Why manage safely
    • Moral, legal and financial reasons
    • Assessing risks: hazards, likelihood and severity
  2. Day 2
    Controlling risks and hazards
    • Controlling risks with the hierarchy of control
    • Understanding responsibilities
    • Identifying common hazards
  3. Day 3
    Investigating and measuring
    • Investigating incidents
    • Measuring performance
    • Protecting our environment
    • Assessment and risk-assessment project

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the IOSH certificate valid?

The certificate does not expire, although IOSH recommends a refresher course every three years.

Is there an exam?

Yes. A short multiple-choice and short-answer assessment, plus a practical risk-assessment project.

How do I choose the right course?

Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.

Are courses available online?

Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.

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