IOSH Managing Safely

Course Length

Four days

Course Overview

This course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and is designed to give delegates the knowledge and tools to tackle the health and safety issues they are responsible for. It covers the general areas of:

Managing safely concept
Assessing risks
Controlling risks
Understanding responsibilities
Identifying hazards
Investigating accidents and incidents
Measuring performance
Protecting the environment

This course is accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health, the world's biggest professional health and safety organisation. For more information about IOSH see www.iosh.co.uk

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for managers and supervisors in any sector and anyone who is responsible for management of risk and resources in the workplace.

Course Content

The following topics are covered:

Introduction to health and safety legislation
Risk assessment
Safe systems of work
Manual handling
Display screen equipment
Safety management systems
Provision and use of work equipment
Personal protective equipment
First aid in the workplace and RIDDOR
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Electricity
Fire protection
Noise
Contractors
Occupational health
Accident causation and prevention
Communicating the safety message

Assessment

Assessment 1 - multi-format question paper containing multi-choice and short answer questions, completed at the end of the fourth day

Assessment 2 - project assessment usually completed back in delegates workplace and returned for marking within two weeks

Planned Courses With Spaces Available

14, 15 & 20 June (extended hours each day) in Burgess Hill

12-15 September in West Sussex (venue to be advised)

Cost: £595 plus VAT per candidate including workbook and IOSH certificate