Online, Virtual and Classroom Courses
Fully Certified NEBOSH, IOSH, ISEP Accredited
7-Day Customer Service
Joe Large BSc

Can I Take the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher Online?

February 2024


If you are considering updating managers (or your own) knowledge of the full IOSH Managing Safely training with the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher course, this short post will outline the online and class-based methods available to study it. The most popular method for taking IOSH Managing Safely Refresher is as an online. This is because it is a short course, approximately 6 hours long, and online learning is such a convenient way to complete it. 

I'll outline the learning methods available for individuals and teams of managers in a company and the key course features.


Online Learning: Flexible Training From Anywhere in the World

Online learning offers a convenient method to take this course without disrupting your working schedule. IOSH Managing Safely Refresher online or e-learning means you don't have to attend classroom training at a fixed place, date and time. You can work through the course at your own pace and refresh your understanding of the plan-do-check-act model. 

A good online learning course will provide engaging multimedia - videos, audio, animation and interactive practice exercises in different workplace scenarios. The course should offer plenty of opportunities to check your learning such as progress tests to make sure you have understood everything and can apply it in your job.


Classroom Training at a Venue Near You

Very few providers offer public courses that are scheduled at specific venues. The small number of public IOSH Managing Safely Refresher classroom courses that are available, have a limited choice of locations.


In-Company Training for Multiple Members of Staff

If you have a several managers in your company that need to refresh their IOSH Managing Safely knowledge, class-based or online training are the methods available.

Online training for your staff with line management responsibilities offers the most flexible way of getting managers trained and not disrupting the working week. Online learning is an ideal option for people who work at diverse locations or different work patterns. If you are organising online training for a group of managers in your company, it is worth asking the course provider about how you can track staff's progress and completion of the course. Having access to a dashboard of all your staff's course interaction offers companies reassurance that they can monitor their staff's progress and completion of the course. If you don't want to have to track your staff's progress, find out from the course provider if they will give you regular reports

If your company uses a Learning Management System (LMS) or equivalent, find out from the course provider if IOSH Managing Safely Refresher can be hosted on your LMS.

If you prefer classroom training, it is possible to train up to 20 people. A good course provider can include your company's documents, processes such as risk assessments, policies into the refresher training to make it more meaningful. Discuss with your course provider any relevant procedures and workplace scenarios your company may want to incorporate into the training. A relevant learning experience has a much more successful outcome.

Keeping your managers and supervisors up to date with their health and safety knowledge and practical skills will help develop a safety culture with fewer accidents and incidents. 

Take a look at our blog to discover some of the reasons why your staff should take the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher course.

To read more about the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher click the button below.




Related Blogs

  • Five to Ten Times More Dangerous | The Science Behind HSE's Dry Cutting Ban Image
    Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

    Five to Ten Times More Dangerous | The Science Behind HSE's Dry Cutting Ban

    New HSE guidance makes water suppression a legal requirement for engineered stone fabricators.
    12.05.26
  • ISO 14001:2026 Explained | Key Changes and Transition Steps Image
    Kathryn Jenkins PISEP, MSc, BSc (Hons), LLB (Hons)

    ISO 14001:2026 Explained | Key Changes and Transition Steps

    Explore the key changes to ISO 14001:2026, from leadership and risk to life-cycle thinking, and learn how to transition your EMS with confidence.
    08.05.26
  • 8 in 10 Workers Abused at Work in the Past Year, TUC Survey Finds Image
    Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

    8 in 10 Workers Abused at Work in the Past Year, TUC Survey Finds

    TUC research shows 8 in 10 workers faced abuse at work in the past year. Brenig Moore explains what the findings mean for employers, risk assessment and reporting culture.
    05.05.26
  • Managing Hot Weather Risk at Work | Lessons From 1,504 UK Heat Deaths in 2025 Image
    Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

    Managing Hot Weather Risk at Work | Lessons From 1,504 UK Heat Deaths in 2025

    UKHSA recorded 1,504 heat-associated deaths during the UK’s hottest summer on record. Brenig Moore on what the data tells employers about managing hot weather risk in 2026.
    28.04.26
  • Food Waste Regulations in 2026 | A Practical Guide for Food Manufacturers Image
    Oliver Newman AISEP, BA (Hons)

    Food Waste Regulations in 2026 | A Practical Guide for Food Manufacturers

    Read about what UK food waste regulations mean for compliance, carbon reporting and the H&S function.
    22.04.26
  • Many Professionals Are Using AI to Write Risk Assessments. We Need to Talk About It. Image
    Brenig Moore DipNEBOSH, CMIOSH, CEnvH

    Many Professionals Are Using AI to Write Risk Assessments. We Need to Talk About It.

    Read why competence must come before convenience, as health and safety practitioners seem to be increasingly using generative AI to create risk assessments.
    21.04.26
Section Curve
Case Studies

Real Life Stories

Find out how learners look back on their training with Astutis. Our case studies give our learners, both individual and corporate, a platform to share their Astutis experience. Discover how training with Astutis has helped past learners and delegates make the world a safer place, one course at a time.
More Image
Bottom Curve
What People Say

Hear What Our Learners Have To Say

We're always there for our customers. 98% of our learners rated their overall experience as good or outstanding. We will always pride ourselves on our customer service. But don’t take our word for it, here is what our customers have to say
  • "seemless and easy to engage"

    29.04.2026
  • "The course lead was knowledgable, engaging and provided a comfortable space for people to engage and learn. The breakout rooms provided an opportunity for us to work independently on tasks."

    29.04.2026
  • "Really excellent and well organised."

    29.04.2026
  • "Really informative."

    29.04.2026
  • "Clear and precise instruction."

    24.04.2026
  • "Very informative."

    24.04.2026
  • "Service was very good, but course was too short and felt rushed on the last day."

    23.04.2026
  • "Easy to do."

    23.04.2026
  • "It was an excellent course delivered by an excellent trainer."

    26.03.2026
  • "Really informative covering all Health & Safety topics"

    26.03.2026