What is the IOSH Managing Safely course?
Ensuring the wellbeing of employees and minimising workplace risks is a shared responsibility. The IOSH Managing Safely course is aimed at anyone in a managerial or supervisory role in any industry who wants to gain a robust foundation in the essentials of health and safety. It equips participants with the knowledge, confidence, and motivation to apply safety principles effectively in the workplace and plays a key role in fostering a strong, positive health and safety culture throughout your organisation.
Training Course Methods
E-Learning
In-company
Virtual
IOSH Courses available from RoSPA
IOSH Managing Safely: E-learning training course
Prefer the flexibility and convenience of studying in your own time? Our online course could be the best option for you. This cost-effective option can help to get the most from your training budget.
IOSH Managing Safely: In-company training course
We can visit your workplace and deliver the course at a time and place to suit you. This is an effective way of training several delegates at the same time, saving on time and travel costs.
IOSH Managing Safely: Virtual classroom training course
Gain essential health and safety skills by booking the next course on November 25. Ideal for managers, this three day course, enhances workplace safety and compliance.
What does the IOSH Managing Safely Course cover?
Assessing risks: Participants learn how to identify and assess potential hazards and risks in the workplace. This includes understanding the various types of risks, how to prioritise them and methods for risk assessment.
Understanding responsibilities: Participants gain a clear understanding of their responsibilities concerning safety and health in the workplace. This includes legal and ethical obligations, as well as the roles and duties of managers, supervisors and employees.
Investigating incidents: Participants learn how to thoroughly investigate workplace incidents to determine their root causes. This knowledge is vital for preventing similar incidents in the future.
Controlling risks: Once risks are identified, the course covers strategies for controlling and mitigating these risks effectively. This involves implementing safety measures and control mechanisms to reduce the likelihood of accidents and incidents.
Understanding hazards: Hazard identification is a fundamental aspect of workplace safety. Delegates are taught how to recognise different types of hazards - whether they are physical, chemical, biological or ergonomic and how to address them appropriately.
Measuring performance: Participants will gain an understanding of performance measurement, learning how to effectively gauge health and safety performance. They will explore the principles of auditing and be able to identify the various types of evidence used in an audit.
Benefits of the course
This course is tailored to meet your needs if:
✓ You're a manager or supervisor: This course is specifically designed for individuals holding managerial or supervisory positions across a wide range of industries. It equips them with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety in the workplace
✓ You want fundamental knowledge: If you require a foundational understanding of health and safety this course is ideal. It covers essential principles and practices necessary to establish a safe and healthy work environment
✓ You have existing safety responsibilities: Whether you are already responsible for safety within your organisation or are about to take on such responsibilities this course is tailored to provide you with the necessary expertise
✓ You're a safety advocate: This course is suitable for those who are passionate about promoting safety in the workplace. It equips you with the tools and knowledge to champion safety practices within your organisation
✓ You want to develop your career: For individuals seeking career development opportunities completing the IOSH Managing Safely course can be a valuable asset. It demonstrates your commitment to safety and your ability to manage it effectively.