IOSH Working Safely

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.

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.

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.

Course Duration

IOSH Working Safely is a 1-day 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.

The video below gives you an insight into the IOSH Working Safely course.

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
Who has responsibility for worker actions

Module 2 – Defining Hazard & Risk

Identify sources of hazards & risks
Identify the six hazards groups
Hazards which are not easy to identify
What is meant by the term ‘hazard’ & ‘risk’
What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’
What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ & ‘consequence’
Deciding on what actions to take the control risk
What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’

Module 3 – Identifying Common Hazards

Understand workplace precautions for the control of common workplace hazards and risks

Module 4 – Improving Safety Performance

How to seek advice on workplace precautions and assist management in risk assessment and risk control
Understand the importance of contributing to the improvement of an organisation’s safety performance via individual compliance with the employer’s safety policy & management systems
What an organisation can do to manage & improve safety & health within the workplace
Worker responsibilities for improving safety & health in the workplace
How attitude & behaviour can affect safety & health in the workplace
What a safe system of work is
What a ‘permit to work’ is
How safety signs can play an important part in communicating safety & health information
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The safety & health of other people who may come on site, including contractors, visitors & members of the public
The role of safety committees & worker representatives in safety & health
Types of workplace inspections
Emergency procedures
What is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ & ‘near miss’
Reporting incidents, including near misses & accidents
First aid provision
The role of the safety & health enforcement inspector
Health surveillance & monitoring

IOSH Working Safely Course Details

On receiving payment for your classroom-based Working Safely course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.

This document includes the following details:

• The date of your chosen course
• Course start time at the venue
• Address of your chosen venue, including a map screenshot
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course, such as a physical disability or a learning or reading difficulty

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport with you.

All course materials are provided for you to complete the IOSH Working Safely course.

Lunch is not included, so please provide your own.

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

Why should I take the IOSH Working Safely course with Project Skills Solutions?

Here at Project Skills Solutions, we always go the extra mile to ensure every one of our delegates receives the best learning experience possible, therefore our courses are delivered by our expert trainers who have extensive experience within the industry. Project Skills Solutions also offer courses across our nationwide training centres which are competitively priced, so you can study your course in a location convenient to you.

Can I use this qualification towards my ECS or CSCS card?

If you do not hold a JIB approved course, you will need to apply for an ECS card with a reference letter from your employer to prove you work in the electrical industry and achieve the certificate for a course such as IOSH Working Safely or CITB Heath and Safety Awareness. To see a list of ECS card types and their individual qualification requirements on ECS website here.

To apply for a CSCS card, the IOSH Working Safely is no longer an accepted certification. They require the completion of a certificate such as the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course.

Assessment

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.

Certification

On successful completion of your course, your certificate will be posted to you once your attendance and assessment score is verified, and your certificate printed by IOSH.

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. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

Essex, Basildon

Our training venue in Basildon is the Holiday Inn near The Festival Leisure Park in Basildon. It boasts onsite parking, plenty of places to choose from for lunch and a landscaped lakeside garden. The Holiday Inn conference rooms have wifi, air conditioning and are naturally lit by full length windows. Only 10 minutes from the M25 and close to Basildon Station, this venue is an easy commute from anywhere in Essex and from London.

Essex, Chelmsford

Our classroom-based training for IOSH Working Safely in Chelmsford is at a convenient location in the City Centre with free parking available. The venue is easily reachable via bus routes and rail links.

Essex, Thurrock

Located at the beautiful Ye Olde Plough House in 12 acres of landscaped grounds, this venue is easily accessible by car from the M25, A13, and A12 and offers free parking on site. Chelmsford, Colchester, Suffolk, M25 Harlow, London, Southend, Rayleigh, North Essex and the A2 in Kent are all within easy reach of this venue.

Birmingham

The training venue in Birmingham is at Becketts Farm and offers a refreshing break for most delegates normal working environment. Becketts Farm is conveniently located on the A435, 1 mile north of Junction 3 of the M42. There is plenty of free parking.

Kent

Churchhill Square Business Centre in West Malling is the location of our Kent training centre. Free parking available at the venue and it is only 10 minutes off of the M20 and close to local amenities for lunch.

Southwark, London

IOSH Managing Safely courses in central London 10 minutes’ walk from London Bridge Train Station, easily accessible using public transport, which makes it a great location for those travelling from across London and the South.

If you have a group of delegates and Chelmsford is not a suitable location, we can offer you in-house training for your company. Find out how much you could save with our instant quote calculator.

IOSH Working Safely Online Virtual Classroom

Our popular 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 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.

How does an Online IOSH Working Safely course work?

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.

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.

Benefits of a virtual online course:

• Attend from anywhere, all you need is a laptop, computer or tablet with an internet connection
• Time and cost efficient as no travelling time
• Trainer is live online, so you can ask any questions and the course is fully interactive

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”.

Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility: 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.

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.

Course Duration

Online IOSH Working Safely is a 1-day course led by an expert trainer.

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.

What is IOSH Working Safely?

The video below gives you an insight into the course.

Virtual IOSH Working Safely Training

A live, trainer-led course. Attend from the comfort of your own home, with activities designed specifically for the virtual platform. Visit our blog to find out more.

Virtual Online IOSH Working Safely Qualification

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.

What do I need?

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.

We will fully support you through the Virtual IOSH Working Safely course. To find out more, click here. You’ll join the course using a link in your joining instructions; the course is run on Zoom. Zoom is free to use; you can download it here, but if you’d rather not download it, you can open the meeting in your browser.

The video below provides more information on virtual training.

Virtual IOSH Working Safely Course Content

The IOSH Working Safely course follows the same content structure as the classroom-based course and 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
Who has responsibility for worker actions

Module 2 – Defining Hazard & Risk

Identify sources of hazards & risks
Identify the six hazards groups
Hazards which are not easy to identify
What is meant by the term ‘hazard’ & ‘risk’
What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’
What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ & ‘consequence’
Deciding on what actions to take the control risk
What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’

Module 3 – Identifying Common Hazards

Understand workplace precautions for the control of common workplace hazards and risks

Module 4 – Improving Safety Performance

How to seek advice on workplace precautions and assist management in risk assessment and risk control
Understand the importance of contributing to the improvement of an organisation’s safety performance via individual compliance with the employer’s safety policy & management systems
What an organisation can do to manage & improve safety & health within the workplace
Worker responsibilities for improving safety & health in the workplace
How attitude & behaviour can affect safety & health in the workplace
What a safe system of work is
What a ‘permit to work’ is
How safety signs can play an important part in communicating safety & health information
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The safety & health of other people who may come on site, including contractors, visitors & members of the public
The role of safety committees & worker representatives in safety & health
Types of workplace inspections
Emergency procedures
What is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ & ‘near miss’
Reporting incidents, including near misses & accidents
First aid provision
The role of the safety & health enforcement inspector
Health surveillance & monitoring

Virtual IOSH Working Safely Course Details

On receiving payment for your virtual Working Safely course, an email with your ‘course joining instructions’ is sent to you.
This document includes the following details:

• Your chosen course start date
• Course start time on Zoom (make sure you are set up and ready 15 minutes before the start time)
• Instructions of how to join a Zoom meeting and the link you will need to attend your course along with the meeting ID and password
• Details of what to do if you need any special requirements to complete the course, such as a physical disability or a learning or reading difficulty
• A link to access your PDF workbook
• How to access a mock test for the IOSH Working Safely assessment

Make sure you have access to a pen and a pad or paper for making notes.

You need to bring photographic ID, such as a driving licence or passport to the session.

Who is the IOSH Working Safely Course designed for?

The course is designed for workers at any level, in any sector and gives delegates a grounding in health and safety.

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

Why should I take the IOSH Working Safely course with Project Skills Solutions?

Here at Project Skills Solutions, we always go the extra mile to ensure every one of our delegates receives the best learning experience possible, therefore our courses are delivered by our expert trainers who have extensive experience within the industry. Project Skills Solutions also offer courses across our nationwide training centres which are competitively priced, so you can study your course in a location convenient to you.

Can I use this qualification towards my ECS or CSCS card?

If you do not hold a JIB approved course, you will need to apply for an ECS card with a reference letter from your employer to prove you work in the electrical industry and achieve the certificate for a course such as IOSH Working Safely or CITB Heath and Safety Awareness. To see a list of ECS card types and their individual qualification requirements on ECS website here.

To apply for a CSCS card, the IOSH Working Safely is no longer an accepted certification. They require the completion of a certificate such as the CITB Health and Safety Awareness Course.

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. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.

IOSH Working Safely is now available via elearning from Project Skills Solutions.

Complete the IOSH Working Safely certificate at your own pace in your own time through our elearning system in the cloud. Access online through your web browser on multiple devices – you can even learn on the go using your smart phone.

You can read all about our elearning course in detail here.

How does the elearning work?

Once you purchase your course, you’ll gain instant access to it. Follow the instructions in your registration email to set a password then log in and you can get started!

Follow the modules through, completing mini assessments, knowledge checks and activities as you progress.

If you ever need support you can use the online chat 9-5 or leave a message out of hours and our team will respond within 1 working day.

What does the course include?

Everything you need to gain the IOSH Working Safely certificate is included in your course price.

• All certificate and registration fees
• Full access to the elearning course content and system (for 6 months)
• Full support throughout your course via phone, email and online chat
• Access to the final online assessment via our platform

Who should complete IOSH Working Safely?

The IOSH Working Safely course is designed for workers at any level, in any sector and needs a grounding in health and safety.

Why choose IOSH Working Safely?

After successful completion of the IOSH Working Safely course, delegates will gain a solid understanding of health and safety, including the ability of defining hazards and risks and identifying common hazards. Delegates should also find the overall safety performance within their workplace is improved: greater productivity being achieved, improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation of safety measures, enhanced staff involvement to improve a working environment and an overall improved reputation within the supply chain.

eLearning IOSH Working Safely Course Content

Your IOSH Working Safely elearning course follows the same syllabus as the classroom course and is fully approved and audited by IOSH themselves.

The course modules follow the same structure and the content has been updated and adapted to suit the elearning delivery. Throughout your course, you’ll complete activities to reinforce learning and take part in scenarios and mini-assessments to prepare yourself for the multiple-choice assessment at the end.

The IOSH Working Safely eLearning course 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
Who has responsibility for worker actions

Module 2 – Defining Hazard & Risk

Identify sources of hazards & risks
Identify the six hazards groups
Hazards which are not easy to identify
What is meant by the term ‘hazard’ & ‘risk’
What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’
What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ & ‘consequence’
Deciding on what actions to take the control risk
What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’

Module 3 – Identifying Common Hazards

Understand workplace precautions for the control of common workplace hazards and risks

Module 4 – Improving Safety Performance

How to seek advice on workplace precautions and assist management in risk assessment and risk control
Understand the importance of contributing to the improvement of an organisation’s safety performance via individual compliance with the employer’s safety policy & management systems
What an organisation can do to manage & improve safety & health within the workplace
Worker responsibilities for improving safety & health in the workplace
How attitude & behaviour can affect safety & health in the workplace
What a safe system of work is
What a ‘permit to work’ is
How safety signs can play an important part in communicating safety & health information
Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
The safety & health of other people who may come on site, including contractors, visitors & members of the public
The role of safety committees & worker representatives in safety & health
Types of workplace inspections
Emergency procedures
What is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ & ‘near miss’
Reporting incidents, including near misses & accidents
First aid provision
The role of the safety & health enforcement inspector
Health surveillance & monitoring

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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. If you would like a brochure sent to you, please fill out the form below.