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IOSH Managing Safely

Making Safety a Core Business Issue

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The IOSH Managing Safely training course gives managers and supervisors the practical knowledge required to maintain a safe working environment. It is relevant across industries, irrespective of participants’ technical backgrounds. Workplace safety is not solely the responsibility of HSE specialists; every manager must establish safe practices and protect their teams. Participants learn the foundations of workplace safety while meeting applicable legal and organisational requirements.

Managers learn to recognise workplace hazards, assess risks and apply suitable control measures within their departments. They can evaluate current safety systems, identify gaps and implement improvements that strengthen awareness and reduce incidents. Practical tools and techniques support immediate application when participants return to work. This builds confidence in managing safety responsibilities, following recognised safety management methods and creating a safer, more compliant workplace aligned with organisational policies.

This IOSH Managing Safely training course will highlight:

Understanding the foundations of workplace safety
Recognising workplace hazards and identifying risks
Applying appropriate risk control measures
Evaluating safety systems and identifying gaps
Improving safety awareness and reducing incidents
Applying recognised safety management methods and organisational policies

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This IOSH Managing Safely Training equips participants with the essential abilities needed to manage risks and enhance safety in the workplace. It helps managers understand their duties and evaluate safety performance effectively.

Principal Learning Outcomes:

Recognise effective approaches to controlling risk
Understand individual responsibilities and accountabilities within the safety framework
Assess and calculate risks using recognised assessment methods
Recognise the main elements of a Safety Management System
Identify and interpret indicators of health and safety performance

Who is this Training Course for?

This IOSH Managing Safely training course is designed for:

Managers
Department Managers
Operational Managers
Line Managers
Project Managers
Supervisors
Team Leaders
Section Heads
Site Managers
Shift Managers

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This IOSH Managing Safely Training Course adopts a highly interactive format to optimise engagement and retention. Face-to-face sessions use clear visual presentations, animated graphics, quizzes and videos to strengthen practical understanding. Delegates stay engaged throughout the course by taking part in problem-solving tasks and facilitated discussions.

The IOSH Managing Safely Course has a practical, business-focused structure, ensuring participants are ready to put the concepts into practice immediately. The learning method sustains a high level of energy and promotes active involvement from beginning to end.

Training methods include:

Visual presentations and animated learning resources
Quizzes and participative discussions
Real-life examples that reinforce key points
Practical activities and preparation for assessment

The Course Content

Introduction and Assessing Risks

Introduction and course overview
The key reasons for managing safely
Your role in influencing Managing safely
Definitions of the terms ‘hazard’, ‘hazardous event’ and ‘risk’
The risk assessment process
Risk assessment

Controlling Risks, Understanding Responsibilities & SMS

How to reduce Risks
Hierarchy of risk control
Hazard spotting activity and consequences
Civil Law & Criminal Law
SMS - Safety Management Systems
Mock Assessment 1

Identifying Hazards

Common Hazards
Identifying the Hazards
Hazards – Mechanical, Physical, Chemical, Biological, Environmental, and Organisational
Common Hazards in the workplace, their effects and how to manage them
Put risk control into practice
Mock Assessment 2

Investigating Incidents

The reasons for investigating incidents
How incidents occur
Causes & consequences
Benefits of investigations
Reports
Mock Assessment 3

Measuring Performance & Final Assessment

What performance measuring is about
How do you measure health & safety Performance?
Auditing
Revision & briefing on practical assessment
Final Assessment
Course evaluation

Recognition

Certificate

• Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Collaborations

In Partnership With

Frequently Asked Questions

IOSH Managing Safely focuses on making safety a core business issue. The course frames safety as a management responsibility rather than a separate concern. Specific topics are not provided in the available course information.

The course presents safety as a core business issue that managers need to address. This suggests an emphasis on integrating safety considerations into management rather than treating them in isolation. The available description does not specify particular management processes or methods.

You will explore the central idea of managing safety as a core business concern. The course title and subtitle establish this overall learning focus. No detailed learning outcomes, modules or agenda have been provided.

No, the course positioning presents safety as a core business issue. This means its stated focus is on connecting safety with business and management concerns rather than viewing it only as a separate topic. Further details about how this approach is taught are not provided.

The main aim is to place safety at the heart of business management. Its subtitle, “Making Safety a Core Business Issue,” indicates that safety should be considered alongside other organisational priorities. Detailed course objectives are not included in the provided information.

The title indicates that the course is focused on managing safety, but the intended audience is not explicitly stated. It may be relevant to people whose work includes management and safety responsibilities, although no specific roles are listed. Prospective participants should consult the full course information for audience requirements.

The course is centred on the management of safety within a business context. It is therefore designed around the relationship between safety responsibilities and management, although specific skills are not listed. The available information does not identify particular tools, techniques or competencies.

No prerequisites are stated in the provided course information. The title identifies the subject as managing safety, but it does not specify required experience, qualifications or prior knowledge. Participants should refer to the complete course requirements before enrolling.