IOSH Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is a basic introduction for all levels of personnel who are non-health and safety experts. The training will give staff the information they need to keep themselves safe at work.

Who should attend the IOSH Working Safely course?

This safety training will be very valuable for all staff who are not otherwise trained in health and safety.

What are the benefits of attending IOSH Working Safely training?

This workshop will enable delegates to:

• carry out work activities without risk to themselves or others and understand the consequences if they fail to work safely
• identify hazards, risks and risk controls and understand the importance of risk assessment with examples of everyday use of risk assessment
• take appropriate workplace precautions and understand their importance in the work environment
• appreciate the importance of a health and safety management system
• identify lines of communication in their places of work
• identify safety signs and signals
• understand emergency and accident plans and procedures
• know how and to whom to report accidents, incidents and near misses in their places of work
• recognise how industry affects the environment and how individuals can minimise pollution and waste

Key topics in the IOSH Working Safely course

• Machinery safety
• Chemical safety
• Legal responsibilities
• Fire precautions
• Accident prevention
• Manual handling
• Working with VDUs

Assessment

There will be a multiple choice test at the end of the course. On successful completion of the IOSH Working Safely course candidates will receive an IOSH accredited certificate.

Audience: Team Leaders, Middle Managers, Quality Managers, First line managers