The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the largest health and safety membership body globally, with over 48,000 members in 130 different countries. Every year over 179,000 employees complete IOSH training courses.
IOSH training courses are about more than reducing accidents in the workplace. Providing IOSH training to your workforce demonstrates that an organisation is committed to protecting its employees' safety, health, and well-being. In the UK, sufficient health and safety training is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, and the IOSH training courses not only fulfil that requirement but provides employees with a strong foundation to improve the performance of your workplace.
IOSH training courses must be delivered by a licensed trainer who is qualified and experienced in providing IOSH training. How do you know what IOSH training qualification is best for you and your team? Below you will find a breakdown of the courses and what learning they will provide.
IOSH Working Safely
All workers have a right and responsibility to complete their work safely. The IOSH Working Safely training course is for all workers, at all levels, and in all sectors. No prior knowledge of health and safety is required, and it is aimed at those who want to improve the best practices within the workplace.
The IOSH Working Safely course covers the basics of health and safety, including understanding what constitutes a risk or hazard, how to spot hazards in the workplace, and how to report potential issues and accidents. Individuals will learn how to minimise pollution and waste, as well as understand safety signs and signals.
The IOSH Working Safely Course is a 1 day classroom training course.
Your workforce will benefit from this as it provides them with the tools they need to be aware of their own health and safety. A 2013 study found that IOSH training reduced minor accidents by 22% and provided a more positive safety climate. Not only will your business be a safer, healthier place to work, your employees will have less downtime and be able to work more efficiently.
IOSH Managing Safely
As a manager, you have a responsibility to your team safe on the job. Safety must be committed to by the management team of an organisation before employees can adopt their own safety training. The IOSH Managing Safely course will provide you with an understanding of your role as a manager or supervisor in terms of health and safety and allow you to become a champion for a safer workplace.
The IOSH Managing safely training course covers guidelines and best practices, how to conduct an accident investigation, and how to define hazards and risks. In addition, participants will learn their legal requirements and review relevant health and safety legislation.
The IOSH Managing Safely course is conveniently available in person or remotely, giving supervisors more options to get the training they require.
This IOSH safety course is a 4 day course for in-person learning or 3 days online.
IOSH Leading Safely
The IOSH Leading Safely course is designed for senior executives of any size organisation. The course focuses on the business and financial benefits of investing in health and safety and how productivity and profits can improve with the right training.
Executives will learn their responsibilities as leaders within their organisation, how to review and monitor health and safety performance and show the consequences of inadequate training.
This IOSH Leading Safely training course is a 1 day classroom course.
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