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IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Working Safely® is a crucial short course designed for employees across all industry sectors who require a foundational understanding of health and safety principles. Recognised globally, this course is aimed at establishing a culture of safety within workplaces, emphasising the importance of individual and collective well-being.

As an international safety certificate grounded on best practices, the IOSH Working Safely course provides a comprehensive awareness of general workplace hazards. This course focuses not only on identifying potential risks but also on understanding why health and safety protocols are pivotal to the wellbeing of individual workers and their colleagues. By instilling this understanding, the course aims to promote a proactive approach to health and safety among employees.

Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, first sitting of the assessments, certification and should you need it a free assessment resit. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!
 

Duration

1 day or 5 hours online

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

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IOSH Working Safely Explained

For those looking to venture into the realm of health and safety, the IOSH Working Safely course is an excellent first step. This course introduces participants to core health and safety topics relevant to any workplace, providing a solid foundation on which they can build further skills and knowledge. It's a perfect blend of essential safety theories and practical approaches, designed to equip participants with the ability to contribute to a safe and healthy work environment.

Understanding the need for flexibility in learning, the IOSH Working Safely course is also offered online. The IOSH Working Safely online course offers the same comprehensive training as the in-person course, but with the added benefit of being able to learn at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. This makes the course accessible to a wider audience, allowing more individuals to benefit from this valuable training.

On completion of the course, participants receive the IOSH Working Safely certificate. This certification serves as an affirmation of the participant's understanding of key health and safety principles and their ability to apply them in the workplace. It's a valuable addition to any professional's portfolio, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Whether you're an individual looking to enhance your knowledge of workplace safety or an employer aiming to provide work safe training for your employees, the IOSH Working Safely course, including the online option, offers a comprehensive introduction to health and safety principles. Start your journey towards a safer workplace today with IOSH Working Safely.
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Units

  • Module 1

    Introducing Working Safely

  • Module 2

    Defining Hazard and Risk

  • Module 3

    Identifying Common Hazards

  • Module 4

    Improving Safety Performance

Assessments

  • Short multiple choice test and hazard-spotting exercise

Course Length

  • Online: approx 5 hours (6 months access provided)

    On-site: 1 day

There are no entry requirements, but we recommend that all learners be literate in English.
Module 1
Introducing Working Safely This unit will integrate learners on to the course by introducing the core principles of working safely.
Module 2
Defining Hazard and Risk This module will focus on the understanding different hazards and risks It introduces learners to the most common risks in the workplace and how to group and define them.
Module 3
Identifying Common Hazards This unit provides learners with the knowledge required to identify all workplace risks to help protect workplace safety. Unit M3 introduces learners to the philosophies to find and label any potential hazard in their workplace. 
Module 4
Improving Safety Performance This unit covers a comprehensive area in how to improve safety in your workplace.

IOSH Working Safely Syllabus Guide

IOSH Working Safely Fact Sheet

There is a two-part assessment, consisting of a short 20-minute multiple choice section, and 10-minute hazard spotting exercise.

On successful completion of the assessment you will be awarded an IOSH Certificate.



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The IOSH Working Safely course is a globally recognised health and safety, short course that is designed for employees across all sectors who require a fundamental understanding of workplace safety.

This course will provide employees with essential knowledge of workplace hazards, supporting businesses to improve their safety performance and safety best practices.
There are no entry requirements to study the IOSH Working Safely course, meaning anyone, at any level, in any sector can take the course.
The IOSH Working Safely course benefits your business by upskilling your employees to reduce accidents, improving workplace safety, and supporting you in achieving legal compliance with health and safety regulations.

Training employees to recognise hazards and understand the importance of individual actions will build a robust safety culture within your organisation, creating a safer, more productive workplace.
The key difference between the IOSH Working Safely and the IOSH Managing Safely is that the working safely course is suitable to help all employees understand basic health and safety principles. Whereas the managing safely is perfect for supervisors or managers who are responsible for implementing and overseeing workplace safety.

Both courses contribute to improving safety in the workplace, the IOSH Working Safely is an awareness course designed for all employees. Whereas the IOSH Managing Safely provides a more in-depth and leadership focused approach to the subject.
The IOSH Working Safely course is assessed in two parts. The first part is a multiple-choice test consisting of 21 questions. The second part is a hazard-spotting exercise, comprised of 8 questions.

Once your assessments are complete and your marks are verified by IOSH, you will have immediate access to download your digital certificate via the IOSH portal.

Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, first sitting of the assessments, certification and should you need it a free assessment resit. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!

For more information about the IOSH Working Safely assessment, please visit our exam hub.
The most common health and safety hazards that can be found in the workplace include manual handling, working at height, slips, trips and falls, electricity, and fire hazards.

The IOSH Working Safely is the ideal course to equip employees with the knowledge and confidence to identify these workplace hazards, contributing to a safer working environment.
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IOSH Working Safely for your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the IOSH Working Safely course, you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

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Independent and practical consultancy support provided by our Chartered Health and Safety, and Environmental practitioners.

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