IOSH Working Safely Course

Every workplace runs safer when everyone in it understands the basics, and the IOSH Working Safely Course gives exactly that grounding to people at any level, in any sector. Developed by the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health, this one-day course covers the essential health and safety fundamentals, along with core environmental issues, without assuming any prior knowledge.

Managers wanting a more strategic counterpart to this course should also consider the IOSH Managing Safely Course, and organisations often book the two together, giving both frontline staff and their supervisors consistent, aligned safety knowledge. Anyone new to the construction sector specifically may also want to look at the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course alongside this qualification, since the two cover overlapping ground from slightly different angles depending on the industry.

Because risk assessment features throughout the day, delegates often pair this course with the Risk Assessment Online Course for a deeper practical grounding in the technique. It's also common to see this course booked alongside Manual Handling Training and PPE Awareness Training as part of a broader new-starter induction, giving employers a straightforward way to build a well-rounded base of safety knowledge across their workforce.

Following successful completion of the IOSH Working Safely Course, candidates will be able to:

• Understand why it's important to work safely and the effects of failing to do so
• Identify risks and hazards, and understand the importance of risk assessments
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments
• Appreciate the importance of a health and safety management system
• Understand safety signs and signals
• Report accidents and incidents
• Appreciate the effects of environmental management and how individuals can minimise pollution and waste

The IOSH Working Safely Course will cover the following topics:

• Introducing working safely
• Defining hazard and risk
• Identifying common hazards
• Improving safety performance
• Protecting our environment

Delegates are assessed through written and practical assessments included within the day's training on the IOSH Working Safely Course. Successful candidates are awarded a Working Safely certificate, emailed directly to the delegate via IOSH.

The IOSH Working Safely Course is aimed at employees who have had little or no previous health and safety training, as well as anyone wanting to improve best practice in the workplace.