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IOSH Working Safely - Virtual Course
Open courses
From £140 + VAT
Traditional classroom available UK wide
Virtual courses
From £130 + VAT
Live trainer on zoom
E-learning
From £79 + VAT
Anywhere, anytime
Group / Onsite
From £300 + VAT
Trainer comes to you
What is the IOSH Working Safely Virtual Course?
Our popular 1-day IOSH Working Safely course is now available virtually. It is the same great course delivered live by one of our expert trainers. On successful completion of the virtual online course, you will be awarded the same certificate as you would in a classroom. Join your IOSH Working Safely course online via Zoom using a tablet, laptop or computer – all you need is an internet connection.
We have been running Virtual online IOSH Working Safely courses using Zoom Classroom since 2020, and we have put a lot of time and effort into the virtual course’s development to make it a real long-term alternative to classroom courses. Your trainer will deliver the course online in real-time, so your experience of the IOSH Working Safely course is engaging and interesting. If you have any questions, your trainer is there, live, to support your understanding every step of the way.
What will I learn on the online 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 teaching delegates “how to work safely”.
The course teaches delegates that small changes in everyday behaviours can be crucial in keeping themselves and their colleagues safe and how risks are assessed within the workplace. 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.
How Do Virtual Courses Work?
You will receive a zoom link by email a few days before your course starts. On the day or first day of your course, use the link to join the group from anywhere using a laptop, computer or tablet. Our virtual courses are trainer-led, and your course fully interactive. You will be involved in activities and discussions with the trainer and other delegates on Zoom. The training team are able to organise a Zoom call to test your equipment before the course date, get in contact with us to arrange a convenient time.
Course duration
The IOSH Working Safely course is a 1-day course. Your assessment will be completed on the same day, just like it is if you were to attend the course in a classroom.
Same Course, Same Certificate Achieved
The course has been adapted to keep you actively involved in the group discussions and activities by using break out rooms for small group work, online quizzes and polling and survey tools. Your expert trainer will guide you through the fundamentals of health and safety at work, so you will feel confident in contributing to a positive h&s culture at work and confident to report health and safety issues, protecting yourself and your colleagues.
With the virtual online training, you can gain the IOSH Working Safely certificate you need for you or your team, without leaving your home. There is no difference between the IOSH qualification gained on a classroom-based course and the virtual online course.
IOSH Working Safely Course Content
The IOSH Working Safely course content is split into four modules and follows the same structure as the classroom-based open course:
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
Benefits of a Virtual Online Course:
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Attend from anywhere, all you need is a laptop, computer or tablet with an internet connection
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Time and cost efficient as no travelling time
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Trainer is online in real-time, guiding you through your course, so you can ask any questions and the course is fully interactive
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Same course, same certificate gained as the classroom course
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All certificate and registration fees included
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Activities designed for a virtual classroom to keep delegates involved and engaged
What will I need to attend a virtual course?
All you need to attend a virtual course is access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone and webcam to use for the duration of the course. Most laptops have a webcam and microphone built-in; however, if you are unsure if your laptop, internet, microphone or anything else is suitable, we can arrange a short test meeting before you book or attend your course to check. This course cannot be attended on a mobile phone.
You’ll join the course via Zoom using a link in your joining instructions. Zoom is free to use; you can download it, or you can open the meeting in your browser on the first day of the course using the link.
Assessment and Certification
You will complete a 45-minute exam online, consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. Your exam will be invigilated by your trainer. 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. You will be awarded the same certificate as those who have completed a classroom IOSH Working Safely course.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the questions we frequently get asked about our virtual courses:
What's is the difference if I take the virtual course rather than a classroom course?
- Exactly the same trainers
- Same course content and learning hours
- Gain the same qualification
What are online virtual courses?
What’s the difference between virtual and elearning?
Do I get a workbook for my course?
How many modules are there on the IOSH Working Safely Course?
Is there a mock exam on the IOSH Working Safely course?
What happens if I fail the IOSH Working Safely assessment?
What is the pass mark for the IOSH Working Safely assessment (exam)?
Can IOSH courses be run on-site?
Brochures for IOSH Working Safely
Please download the course over view brochure below, easy to print and email if you need to share course information with a manager or colleague.
IOSH Working Safely Fact Sheet
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