Who is it for?
Managing safely is for managers and supervisors in any sector, and any organisation. It’s designed to get relevant people up to speed on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams.
What are the benefits?
- A nationally recognised and respected
certificated training programme for managers and supervisors - Enhanced CV for employees
- Peace of mind offered by training
that’s designed and quality-controlled by the Chartered body for health and safety professionals - Training covers two key areas – health and safety and environmental basics are covered in a single programme
Recognition?
IOSH Managing Safely is a well-known and respected qualification for in the basics for people who have to manage health and safety.
Course content
The course covers the following topics:
- Assessing risks
- Controlling risks
- Understanding organisational responsibilities
- Identifying hazards at work
- Investigating accidents and incidents
- Measuring health and safety performance
Further development
Although it is not a pre-requisite, many people who have completed the IOSH Managing Safely course go on to study at a higher level such as NEBOSH or NVQ
How is the course assessed?
There are two assessments. A written test consisting of a mixure of multiple choice and short written answer questions and a risk assessment project conducted in the workplace.
How are the courses delivered?
The course may delivered in a number of ways. There is a requirement for a minimum of 24 hours input which can be delivered in a block or spread over a number of weeks. Corporate wishing to train four or more members of staff can be offered a training schedule to suit their needs.