IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Working Safely® is an entry-level course which provides key health and safety training to employees across your organisation, enabling them to work safely and effectively.

Enhance Workplace Safety with IOSH Working Safely®:

IOSH Working Safely® serves as a foundational course aimed at equipping employees across diverse organizations with essential health and safety training, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Tailored for individuals at all levels across industries, IOSH Working Safely® delivers fundamental health and safety principles that are globally recognized and endorsed. It’s a vital course designed to fulfill employer obligations in providing comprehensive training and promoting heightened health and safety awareness among employees, ultimately mitigating workplace risks and legal liabilities.

Developed by the prestigious Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), this course adheres to the highest standards of health and safety, imparting practical, easy-to-understand knowledge and skills applicable to real-world scenarios.

As an internationally recognized certificate, IOSH Working Safely® offers a thorough understanding of workplace hazards and emphasizes the importance of health and safety protocols. By fostering proactive approaches to safety, it ensures employees are well-equipped to identify risks and protect their own and their colleagues’ wellbeing.

Upon completion, participants are awarded the IOSH Working Safely certificate, a testament to their grasp of essential health and safety principles and their ability to implement them effectively.

Who Should Take the IOSH Working Safely® Course?

This course is suitable for personnel at all organizational levels, regardless of seniority.

Course Modules:

IOSH Working Safely comprises four comprehensive units:

Module 1: Introduction to Working Safely: Introduces core safety principles.
Module 2: Defining Hazard and Risk: Explores various workplace hazards and risks.
Module 3: Identifying Common Hazards: Equips learners with hazard identification skills.
Module 4: Improving Safety Performance: Covers strategies to enhance workplace safety.

Course Duration:

– Online: Approximately 4-8 hours (with 6 months access provided).
– On-site: One day.

Examination:

The assessment consists of two parts: a short multiple-choice section and a hazard-spotting exercise.

Upon successful completion, participants receive an IOSH Certificate.

Learning Outcomes:

Participants will:

– Understand the significance of risk management in the workplace.
– Adhere to workplace health and safety standards in line with UK legislation.
– Identify common hazards and risks.
– Promote health, safety, and wellbeing within the workplace.

Difference Between IOSH Working Safely and IOSH Managing Safely:

While IOSH Working Safely focuses on general staff, IOSH Managing Safely is tailored for supervisory and managerial staff. The former emphasizes basic safety performance and hazard identification, whereas the latter delves deeper into overall health and safety management.

Results and Certificate:

Results and IOSH Certificates are typically issued within 6-10 weeks after course completion for successful candidates.