In any workplace, health and safety is always at the forefront of operations no matter the industry, and with many laws and regulations in place to make sure health and safety is adhered to, training yourself or your staff is an important way to keep everyone in and around your business safe at all times, and that's where IOSH comes in. In this blog we explore the reasons for taking and benefits of IOSH training for managers.
What is IOSH
For those unsure, IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) and is the world’s leading body for health and safety. It is an extremely popular choice for health and safety training with its Internationally respected status and those who complete IOSH training often have increased employment opportunities as well as often being able to take on roles with more responsibility.
Which IOSH Course Should Managers Take?
With several different safety courses available at all levels of occupation, a popular choice for managers is the IOSH Managing Safely course. This IOSH course allows managers to gain a better understanding of health and safety protocols as well as how to create safer working conditions. A safe working environment has often proven not only to increase employee morale and productivity within the workplace, but also often helps the achievement of personal and company goals.
What does the IOSH Managing Safely Course Involve?
The IOSH Managing Safely course allows those within positions of management to gain further understanding of the duties that must be completed to ensure the safety of their co-workers through topics such as Risk Assessment & Control, Health & Safety Legislation, Common Hazards, Accident & Incident Investigation and more.
On completion of the IOSH Managing Safely training course, managers and supervisors will be able follow the Health & Safety at Work Act, understand recognised safety management systems such as HSG65 and OHSAS 18001, be able to competently define both ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’, demonstrate a practical understanding of risk assessment technique, Identify applicable health and safety legislation, codes of practice, guidance notes, and information sources such as the Health and Safety Executive and more.
What are the Benefits of the IOSH Managing Safely Course?
IOSH qualifications provide a variety of advantages, not just for the person taking the course, but also for their team and company. By completing an IOSH Managing Safely course, managers will improve their health and safety awareness which should sequentially result in the minimisation of accidents, illness, and risk, enabling staff and colleagues to operate safely within the workplace and allowing the business to increase its productivity and profitability.
From an individual’s perspective, managers who complete the IOSH Managing Safely course will significantly boost their opportunities to take on increased responsibility and in turn strengthening their career prospects. They will gain solid understanding and awareness of how to carry out their duties and manage their staff safely.
The IOSH Managing Safely course is an extremely popular choice with managers due to its flexibility and being able to fit into the busy schedule of a manager. Not only is the IOSH Managing Safely course available as a classroom course, but it also has the option for IOSH Managing Safely Online course, with delegates having six months from the date of enrolment to study and complete the online and practical exams as well as the virtual option ONLINE IOSH Managing Safely course (Remote Learning) which is a 4 day virtual training course delivered remotely using instructor-led online learning.
What’s Next?
Those who successfully complete the IOSH Managing Safely qualification can go on to further their qualifications by studying for a NEBOSH Certificate (General, International, Oil and Gas, Construction and/or Fire Certificate).
If you're interested in taking an IOSH Managing Safely course either classroom or online course, please feel free to contact us on 01892 543000 and our wonderful team will be happy to assist you in finding the right course for you.