IOSH Working Safely

The Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) have developed the Working safely 1 day course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety. The training course covers all of the health and safety basics, plus environmental issues.

Assessment is via written and practical tests included in the day’s training, with proof of learning achievement through either an IOSH certificate or credit card-sized working safely ‘passport’ card.

Objectives:

Following successful completion of this course candidates will be able to:

• Understand why it’s important to work safety and the effects it will have if they fail to do so
• Identify risks and hazards and the importance of risk assessments
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments
• Appreciate the importance of a health & safety management system
• Understand safety signs and signals
• Report accidents and incidents
• Appreciate the affects of environmental management and how individuals can minimise pollution and waste