IOSH Managing safely

Course Title
IOSH Managing Safely (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)

Description
This course provides managers and supervisors with a theoretical and practical understanding of how to review and manage their own departmental systems as appropriate to ensure safety in their company’s workplace.

Pre-Qualification 
No Pre-Qualification Required
 
Duration

5 days including assessment and exam.

Syllabus Outline

  • MODULE 1: Course aims and overview - Safety management models and standards (HSG 65, OSHAS 18001)
  • MODULE 2: Reactive monitoring -Trend analysis - Accident investigation - Techniques and reporting
  • MODULE 3: Risk assessment - Legal requirements - Risk assessment in practice
  • MODULE 4: The Legal Framework for Workplace Safety and Health - Accessing guidance
  • MODULE 5: Common hazards - chemical, machinery, manual handling, electrical, noise, fire, slipping, tripping and falling
  • MODULE 6: Active monitoring -Communication skills in relation to safety and health
  • MODULE 7: Safety Audits - Management reviews
  • MODULE 8: Specialised Hazards (optional but company specific)

 
Educational Objectives 

Candidates will be able to:

  • apply and understand management to health and safety issues.
  • recognise and assess risk from health and safety hazards in the workplace.
  • take account of risks from work activities arising from human factors.
  • identify information and training relevant to successful safety management
  • communicate effectively on health an safety issues.

Candidates will understand:

  • the importance of active monitoring.
  • what actions should be taken when incidents involving injury or damage occur.
  • the main legal responsibilities of employers and managers 

Assessment 

A practical assignment will be carried out relevant to the candidate’s workplace.

Examination 
A multi-choice question exam paper will be undertaken on the final day of the course. 

Certification 
IOSH Certificate in Managing Safely

Costs: £445 + VAT, Includes Comprehensive Course Notes, Refreshments and Lunch