IOSH Working Safely
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What is the IOSH Working Safely Course?
IOSH Working Safely is a one-day course which covers the essentials of health and safety within a working environment. The course is designed to be a high-impact programme delivered with an enjoyable, interactive and stimulating learning approach. Ultimately, IOSH Working Safely will give you a basic understanding of the principles of health and safety in the workplace.
The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has developed the IOSH Working Safely course to improve workplace safety by providing workers with the knowledge required to ensure that their actions contribute to health and safety and that individual responsibilities are clearly understood.
IOSH Working Safely - Key Information
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1-Day Course
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Internationally Recognised Certificate
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Suitable for all Industries and sectors
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No formal entry requirements to start the course
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30 question multiple choice exam, 45 minutes long
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Course will provide Health & Safety essentials within the working environment
What will I learn on the IOSH Working Safely Course?
Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. The IOSH Working Safely course will teach you that small changes in everyday behaviours can be crucial in keeping you and your colleagues safe, and how risks are assessed within the workplace. The course will cover key topics such as identifying common workplace hazards, assessing and controlling risks and understanding legal responsibilities. In addition, it also touches on how business performance and staff motivation can be improved through good health and safety practices as well as the relevant laws associated with health and safety.
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Who should attend an IOSH Working Safely course?
This course is suitable for employees at all levels and in all industries. You do not need any prior knowledge or understanding of health and safety to attend this course, as IOSH Working Safely was developed to create a common understanding of health and safety among employees from entry-level positions to Managers and Supervisors. Whether you have an office-based role, factory, manufacturing plant, retail or any other work environment, this course will provide you with essential knowledge and skills to contribute to safer working.
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IOSH Working Safely Course Content
The IOSH Working Safely course content is split into four modules:
Module 1 – Introducing Working Safely: Define what is meant by safe working, why is it important to work safely, who is responsible for health & safety in the workplace, an organisation’s responsibilities for health & safety and who has responsibility for worker actions.
Module 2 – Defining Hazard & Risk: Identify sources of hazards & risks, identify the six hazard groups, hazards which are not easy to identify what is meant by the term ‘hazard’, ‘risk’, ‘risk assessment’, ‘likelihood’, ‘consequence’ and ‘reasonably practicable’ and how to decide on what actions to take the control risk.
Module 3 – Identifying Common Hazards: Understand workplace precautions for the control of common workplace hazards and risks
Module 4 – Improving Safety Performance: Delegates will gain insights into workplace safety, including risk assessment, individual and organizational roles in enhancing safety, and the effective use of safety protocols and equipment. The module covers topics from the importance of attitude and behaviour, emergency procedures, incident reporting, to health surveillance and the roles of safety committees and enforcement inspectors.
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Benefits of taking the IOSH Working Safely course
What will delegates gain from the IOSH Working Safely course?
After successful completion of the IOSH Working Safely course, delegates will gain a solid understanding of health and safety including the ability to define hazards and risks in addition to identifying common hazards. Delegates will understand that by improving the overall safety performance within their workplace they will see greater productivity being achieved, have better well-being through improved company-wide safety awareness culture and gain an appreciation of safety measures.
What will employers gain from the IOSH Working Safely course?
There are a range of benefits employers will gain from the IOSH Working Safely course and upon employees achieving their certificate. The course will impart a solid understanding of health, safety and environmental basics, awarded by IOSH – the chartered body for safety and health professionals.
Further benefits of employees taking an IOSH Working Safely course include:
- Enhanced staff involvement to improve the working environment, employees having a greater awareness of common hazards and the law around health and safety
- With an improved health and safety culture, businesses see an overall improved reputation within the supply chain.
- Health & safety training designed and quality controlled by IOSH
- Minimal disruption to working days and shifts as the course duration is for one day
- Globally-recognised, respected and certificated training for staff
- Memorable and thought-provoking facts & case studies to reinforce learning throughout the course
Assessment and Certification
You will complete a 45 minute exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will need to achieve 60% or more to pass the IOSH Working Safely course.
On successful completion of your course, you will be sent details of your IOSH account where you can download and print your certificate. You can request a printed copy from IOSH for an additional charge.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. You will not need any prior health and safety knowledge or qualifications for this course. If you have any worries or concerns please call or chat with us online.
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