What is IOSH Managing Safely Course?

The IOSH Managing Safely Course is designed to equip managers and supervisors with the knowledge and tools to manage health and safety effectively within their teams. This globally recognised course focuses on identifying hazards, assessing risks, and ensuring workplace safety, making it a crucial training for organisations prioritising a safe and healthy working environment. 

Proficiency in managing Health and Safety is essential for professionals responsible for ensuring the well-being of their teams. This course is particularly beneficial for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders across industries who want to improve their understanding of health and safety practices. Mastering these principles enhances workplace safety culture, reduces risks, and promotes compliance with safety regulations. 

Oakwood International’s 3-day IOSH Managing Safely training course empowers delegates with practical knowledge and actionable skills. Delegates will learn how to identify workplace hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement effective control measures. The training ensures delegates can confidently manage health and safety responsibilities within their roles, fostering a safer workplace environment. 
 

Course Objectives 
 

  • To understand the importance of health and safety management in the workplace 

  • To identify and evaluate common workplace hazards effectively 

  • To enhance communication and training for effective health and safety practices 

  • To conduct thorough risk assessments and implement appropriate control measures 

  • To develop strategies for promoting a positive safety culture 

  • To ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and standards 

  • To investigate workplace incidents and recommend preventive measures 

Upon successfully completing the course, delegates will receive the globally recognised IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. This certification demonstrates their ability to manage health and safety effectively, enhancing career opportunities and contributing to a safer, more productive workplace environment. 

Course Outline

IOSH Managing Safely Course

Module 1: Introducing Managing Safely 

  • Key Reasons – Moral, Legal, and Financial 

  • Manager Responsibility and Accountability for Safety and Health in the Workplace 
     

Module 2: Assessing Risks 

  • Definitions of the Terms 

  • Hazard 

  • Hazardous Event 

  • Risk 

  • Risk Assessment 

  • Likelihood 

  • Consequence 

  • Risk Assessment Process and Risk Rating Systems 

  • Benefits of Carrying Out Risk Assessment 
     

Module 3: Controlling Risks 

  • Definition of Reasonably Practicable 

  • How to Evaluate Risk Using a Risk Matrix and How to Control those Risks? 

  • How to Reduce Risk by Applying the Hierarchy of Risk Control? 

  • How Implementing Risk Controls can have an impact on the Likelihood of an Incident, the Consequences of an Incident, or Both? 

  • Definition of Residual Risk 
     

Module 4: Understanding Responsibilities 

  • Overview of What the Law Requires 

  • What is Reasonably Foreseeable? 

  • Three Knowledge Tests - Common, Industry, and Expert Knowledge 

  • Difference Between Criminal Law and Civil Law 

  • Possible Outcomes of Not Working within the Law 

  • Where to Find Help and Guidance for Working within the Law? 

  • Key Parts and the Elements of Each Part of a Health and Safety Management System 

  • Why is Leadership is an Essential Part of a Health and Safety Management System? 

  • Essential Principles for Good Safety and Health Performance 
     

Module 5: Understanding Hazards 

  • 6 Main Hazard Categories and How Hazards Can Fall into More than One Group Mechanical 

  • Physical 

  • Chemical 

  • Environmental 

  • Biological 

  • Organisational 

  • Hazards in the Workplace, their Effects and Symptoms, and How to Manage Them? 
     

Module 6: Investigating Incidents 

  • Definition of Incident, Accident, and Near Miss 

  • Reasons to Investigate Incidents 

  • Benefits of Incident Investigation 

  • Definition of Immediate, Underlying, and Root 

  • Actions to be Taken Following an Incident 

  • Incident Reporting 

  • Stages of a Structured Approach to Incident Investigation 
     

Module 7: Measuring Performance 

  • Types of Information Performance Indicators 

  • Characteristics of Good Key Performance Indicators 

  • Differences Between Proactive and Reactive Performance Indicators 

  • What is Meant by Auditing? 

  • Two Types of Auditing: Internal and External 

  • Types of Evidence Used in an Audit 

Included

Included

  • No course includes are available.

Offered In This Course:

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  • elearning eLearning Materials
  • exam Study Resources
  • certificate Completion Certificate
  • study Tutor Support
  • workbook Interactive Quizzes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the IOSH Managing Safely Course?

The IOSH Managing Safely Course is a training programme designed to provide managers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage workplace health and safety. 

Q. Who should attend the IOSH Managing Safely Course?

This course is ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and anyone responsible for ensuring health and safety in the workplace across various industries. 

Q. What topics are covered in the IOSH Managing Safely Course?

The course covers risk assessment, hazard identification, incident investigation, health and safety legislation, and strategies for fostering a positive safety culture. 

Q. What are the benefits of completing the IOSH Managing Safely Course?

Delegates will gain practical skills to improve workplace safety, reduce risks, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and foster a proactive safety culture. 

Q. How does the IOSH Managing Safely Course support career growth?

This globally recognised certification enhances your credibility as a professional, demonstrating your ability to manage workplace safety effectively and opening doors to career advancement. 

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