IOSH Working Safely

IOSH Working Safely course is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector worldwide, that will boost business performance and staff motivation. How? Simply by showing how everyone can enhance their safety, health and wellbeing through everyday behaviours. This is a completely different approach to safety and health training: a high-impact programme designed to be fun and inclusive. No jargon – The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in practice, and not off-putting legal language.

The course was developed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), as a global chartered body promoting high standards of health and safety in the workplace. Learners who complete this course will gain awareness of workplace safety in line with UK legislation, with IOSH certification recognised by one of the leading health and safety membership organisations.

Because everyone at work deserves to understand about safety and health!

*Please note IOSH Working Safely is no longer be eligible for the Green Labourer card and current eligibility ceased on 31 March 2020. If you're looking for a course in order to help you obtain your CSCS Green Card, why not take a look at our CITB Health Safety & Awareness Course here >

Online IOSH Working Safely Course

In addition to providing in-person instruction, we offer an engaging and interactive Video Online Learning option for individuals working remotely who aim to attain their IOSH Working Safely qualification. Online learning provides an ideal solution for those seeking to achieve their certification from the convenience of their home or office. This dynamic learning approach, facilitated by our experienced IOSH tutors, offers numerous advantages. With smaller class sizes, learners often feel more at ease and are more inclined to ask questions, creating an environment that fosters interactive and collaborative learning. 

Attendance - Full attendance of the course is mandatory to achieve a pass. Should your internet connection fail during the course for a prolonged period of time, or repeatedly, you may not be able to re-join as requested by the trainer, unless it can be re-established within 5 minutes. This is so general learning is not disturbed for other participants. 

Joining the Video Learning - Our courses are conducted via Zoom, and you will receive your personalised meeting link as part of your course enrolment instructions. We always recommend downloading the App in preparation of the course, you can find instructions here - https://zoom.us/download. Further support using Zoom can be found here – familiarise yourself with this prior to your course - https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/p/zoom-meetings-guide 

Course Overview

Working Safely is a completely different approach to safety and health training. It’s a high-impact programme designed to be fun and get people fully involved. The first-class, jargon-free content is based on what people need to know in practice, and not off-putting legal language.

What Does the Business Get?

• Peace of mind from training that’s designed and quality-controlled by IOSH the Chartered body for safety and health professionals
• Minimal disruption to working days and shifts
• the programme is delivered in just one day, including the assessment
• Efficient and effective learning health, safety and environmental basics are covered in a single, self-contained session
• Globally-recognised, respected and certificated training for its staff
• Memorable and thought-provoking facts and case studies from around the world, to help reinforce learning throughout the course. Each module is backed by scenarios from genuine work situations. The course includes interactive games and quizzes, helping delegates to learn in a refreshingly informal way.

IOSH Working Safely Course Covers…

• An outline of occupational safety and health
• Defining hazard and risk
• Identifying common hazards
• Improving safety performance

What Results Can I Expect on the IOSH WS Course?

• Greater productivity, from fewer hours lost due to sickness and accidents
• Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation of safety measures
• Active staff involvement to improve the workplace
• Enhanced reputation within the supply chain

Learner Numbers

In order to ensure the interaction between the learners and the tutor is spread evenly and effectively, the maximum number of learners allowed on a course is twenty. For online courses the maximum number is 12.