IOSH Managing Safely

Aims & Objectives

The IOSH Managing Safely course has been designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and understanding of occupational health and safety principles and practice. Over three days, delegates cover everything they need to manage health and safety within their own team and workplace, from assessing risk to investigating incidents and monitoring performance.

Suitability

Managers and supervisors in any sector who need a broad, practical understanding of their health and safety responsibilities.

Requirements

No prior health and safety qualifications are required.

Syllabus

Module 1 - Introducing Managing Safely

• Course aims and overview
• Safety management models and standards (HSG65, ISO 45001)

Module 2 - Reactive Monitoring

• Trend analysis
• Accident investigation techniques and reporting

Module 3 - Risk Assessment

• Legal requirements
• Risk assessment in practice

Module 4 - The Legal Framework

• The legal framework for workplace safety and health
• Accessing guidance

Module 5 - Common Hazards

• Chemical, manual handling, electrical, noise, fire, and slips, trips and falls

Module 6 - Active Monitoring

• Communication skills in relation to health and safety

Module 7 - Auditing

• Safety audits
• Management reviews

Module 8 - Specialised Hazards

• Optional, company-specific hazards

Notes

Comprehensive notes will be given to all students who attend the course.

Certification

On completion of this three-day course delegates will be issued with a certificate of attendance, which will be valid for five years.