IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely

Interested In Creating A Safety-Focused Workplace Culture?

The IOSH Managing Safely is a course designed by the largest global organisation for health and safety professionals. The course provides excellent grounding to those working in any industry and is interested in acquiring a broad-based knowledge of health and safety systems. ​

• All modules are backed by clear examples
• Practical scenario discussions are included while summarising key learning points
• Provides learners with ample knowledge and tools to manage workplace safety

Why Follow the IOSH Managing Safely Course?

• The course is suitable for anyone working in any sector, worldwide
• Internationally recognised and respected certification
• Ensures the learner can assess and control risks and hazards
• Enables the learner to investigate incidents
• Prepares learners to improve the organisation’s safety awareness culture and safety measures
• Prepares the learner to reflect on good practices

Why Choose Global Edulink as Your Study Partner?

As an approved IOSH training centre Global Edulink (GEL) offers qualified tutors, tested learning methods, interactive lessons and self-paced studying. This is why studying with GEL has added benefits compared to other online learning platforms.

The benefits of studying IOSH courses with GEL

• Approved IOSH training centre
• Follows IOSH approved coursework
• Interactive training sessions
• High-quality study material
• Unlimited tutor support
• Flexible payment methods and no hidden costs
• Clear and concise presentations
• 24-hour online support

Global Edulink brings together years of experience to offer a range of courses that are designed to help you succeed. With multiple awards and accolades under our name, we have gone from strength to strength over the years. We are your trusted partner in the UK online education industry with plenty of ‘excellent’ ratings on Trust Pilot and thousands of successful students.

About IOSH

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is a leading health and safety education provider and trainer with the Chartered Membership. They excel in providing IOSH training courses related to health and safety standards at workplaces to ensure the safety of employees. It is the largest membership organisation that is dedicated to safety and health professionals.

Learning Outcomes

• Ensures the learner can assess and control risks and hazards
• Helps the learner understand their own responsibilities for safety and health
• Enables the learner to investigate incidents
• Empowers to measure your own performance
• Allows for personal reflections on good practice

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : Introducing Managing Safety

• Reasons for Managing Safely
• The Size of the Problem
• Societal Expectations of Good Standards of Health and Safety
• The Business Case for Health and Safety
• Benefits of Promoting a Healthier Workplace
• Manager Accountability and Responsibility

Module 02 : Assessing Risks

• Introduction to Risk Assessment
• Definition of Hazard, Hazardous Event and Risk
• Risk Management Legislation
• Risk Assessment Process
• Special Case Applications of Risk Assessment

Module 03 : Controlling Risks

• Reasonably Practicable
• Risk Control Options
• General Principles of Prevention
• Residual Risk
• Risk Control Hierarchy
• Safe Systems of Work
• Permit to Work Systems
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Health and Safety Signs

Module 04 : Understanding Responsibilities

• Legal System
• Sources of Law
• Types of Law
• Employer’s Common Law Duty of Care
• Contributory Negligence
• Vicarious Liability
• Occupiers Liability
• Penalties
• Court Structures
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Enforcing Authority Inspectors
• Health and Safety Management Systems

Module 05 : Understanding Hazards

• Stress
• Aggression, Violence and Bullying
• Drugs and Alcohol Misuse at Work
• Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Computer Workstations
• Chemicals and Substances
• Asbestos
• Electricity
• Housekeeping
• Fire and Emergency Procedures
• Manual Handling
• Entrances and Exits
• Movement of People and Transport
• Noise
• Vibration
• Lighting and Radiation
• Solar Radiation
• Slips, Trips and Falls
• Temperature and Welfare
• Vehicles, Plant and Machinery
• Working at Height
• Confined Spaces

Module 06 : Investigating Incidents

• Definition of Terms
• Incident Causation
• Incident Investigation
• RIDDOR

Module 07 : Measuring Performance

• What Is Performance Monitoring?
• Reactive Monitoring
• Accident Statistics
• Monitoring Health and Safety
• Performance Standards

Certification

Once the course and the exam are successfully completed, the learners get awarded the IOSH Managing Safely Certification

Method of Assessment

• The learners who take this IOSH Managing Safely Course have to hand over the assessments which include an online exam as well as a project assessment that needs to be completed at the workplace.
• If they fail to successfully pass the assessments, they can re-take it within 6 months of registration.
• In order to achieve the qualification, they have to have a minimum of 36 marks out of the 60 questions for Part 1 of the assessment paper and 23 out of 38 marks for Part 2 of the assessment project and achieve a total of 60 or more marks.

The Final Assessment

• 1 of 4 papers

Part A - 16 multi-choice questions – between 1 and 5 parts per question

• The pass mark is 20 out of 33

Part B - 4 hazard identification scenes each with associated multi-choice questions x 3, and 4 further multi-choice questions

• The pass mark is 10 out of 16
• The combined pass mark is 30 or more
• There is a 30-minute time limit
• One free retake is available if required
• You will be informed immediately on the screen of your result

Your IOSH Certificate will follow up to 8 weeks from the date of your final assessment

• Managers and team leaders who need to ensure the safety and health of employees
• Anyone who wants to learn the basics of safety and health

• Learners must be over 16 years of age

Once the learners get qualified with the IOSH Managing Safely they receive an accredited qualification.

Here are some jobs to look forward to including the average UK salary per annum,

• Health and safety manager - £52,798 (approximately)
• Health and safety officer - £26,494 (approximately)