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IOSH Managing Safely®

IOSH Managing Safely®️ is the flagship course for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It is an approved health and safety course that delivers essential learning to those in positions of responsibility. This includes the identification, evaluation and control measures associated with workplace risks. 

Achieving the IOSH Managing Safely®️ certificate empowers managers in any business to better manage their team, safeguarding their wellbeing and embedding a safe culture in the workplace. 

 It will help you or your workforce to:
1. Control Hazards
2. Reduce Risk
3. Improve Productivity

Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, first sitting of the assessments, certification and should you need it a free assessment resit. The IOSH Managing Safely®️ course from Astutis includes a free Human Factors module covering organisational influences, individual behaviours, job demands, human error, and violations

In-Company Training Offer: Request a custom quote today to access discounts for purchases of 10+ courses. The IOSH Managing Safely® Online course is also available in Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish and Turkish. Get in touch to find out more.
We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs,

Duration

20-25 hours

Entry Requirements

We believe in making learning accessible to everyone. With no entry requirements, this course is designed for individuals at any level.

Learning options:

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    Online Learning

    Flexible self study online experience with interactive content and built in learning checks.


    • Complete the course around your schedule.
    • Access the course anytime, on any device.
    • Monitor your own progress.
    • Exams included.

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    Virtual Learning

    Engage in live, interactive sessions with expert instructors, with a host of added benefits.


    • Live, instructor-led training experience with scheduled sessions
    • Printed and digital notes.
    • Access to a personalised online course.
    • Exams included.

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    Classroom Learning

    Join a well organised, structured, tutor-led experience in a traditional classroom setting.


    • Personalised interaction with expert tutors.
    • Peer collaboration and group work.
    • Physical course notes and workbooks.
    • Exams included.

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    On-Site Learning

    Learn alongside your colleagues in a collaborative, real-world environment.
    Choose from ready-to deliver, or tailored training packages.


    • Perfect balance of flexibility and cost effectiveness.
    • Choose from Classroom or Virtual learning.
    • Designated Account Manager.
    • Exclusive corporate rates.

IOSH Managing Safely Explained

The IOSH Managing Safely®️ course is an ideal first step into health and safety management.  It is a course that gifts highly transferable skills that apply in any industry, making it a highly sought after course for management personnel. 

The IOSH Managing Safely®️ course was developed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). This globally chartered body provides internationally recognised courses that promote high health and safety standards in the workplace. 

Unique to Astutis, each IOSH Managing Safely®️ course contains a free Human Factors bonus learning module. The Human Factors module explores organisational factors including safety culture, human failure, motivation and perception of risk.
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Units

  • Module 1

    Introducing Managing Safely

  • Module 2

    Assessing Risk

  • Module 3

    Controlling Risks

  • Module 4

    Understanding Responsibilities

  • Module 5

    Common Hazards

  • Module 6

    Investigating accidents and incidents

  • Module 7

    Measuring Performance

  • Bonus Module

    Human Factors

Assessments

  • IOSH Managing Safely®️ is assessed in 2 parts:

    • A Multiple-choice test of 30 questions. There are 60 points available and you need to score 60% to pass, so the pass mark is 36 out of 60.

    • A Practical assessment, in which participants must show how to apply the knowledge they have gained throughout the course to real-life situations. You must complete the risk assessment within 2 weeks of finishing the initial course.

    An IOSH Managing Safely®️ certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of both parts of the assessment. 

Course Length

  • The duration of the IOSH Managing Safely®️ course depends on the study method: 

    • When studied through classroom, virtual classroom or in-house learning, the course is 3 days.

    • When studied through our online academy, we recommend spending between 20 and 25 hours on the course. Learners have access to the online course course for 6 months from date of enrolment.

    Our classroom course timings are 09:00-17:00 Monday - Friday

Virtual
Classroom
Virtual
21/07/2025
Virtual
04/08/2025
Virtual
18/08/2025
Virtual
08/09/2025
London - Broadway House
08/09/2025
Virtual
22/09/2025
Virtual
06/10/2025
Wakefield - Holiday Inn Leeds M1 Jct 40
06/10/2025
Cardiff - Holiday Inn City Centre
27/10/2025
Virtual
27/10/2025
Virtual
03/11/2025
Bristol - Engineers' House
03/11/2025
Virtual
24/11/2025
Virtual
01/12/2025
Virtual
15/12/2025
Virtual
05/01/2026
Virtual
26/01/2026
Wakefield - Holiday Inn Leeds M1 Jct 40
26/01/2026
Cardiff - Holiday Inn City Centre
02/02/2026
Virtual
02/02/2026
Virtual
16/02/2026
Virtual
02/03/2026
Warrington - High Legh Golf Club
02/03/2026
Virtual
23/03/2026
Virtual
13/04/2026
Heathrow - Thistle Hotel Terminal 5
13/04/2026
Bristol - Engineers' House
13/04/2026
Virtual
27/04/2026
Virtual
06/05/2026
London - Broadway House
11/05/2026
Virtual
13/05/2026
Virtual
18/05/2026
Virtual
01/06/2026
Virtual
03/06/2026
Virtual
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22/06/2026
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08/07/2026
Virtual
08/07/2026
The IOSH Managing Safely®️ is open to everyone and does not require any prior courses or prerequisites.
While the course is aimed at those in managerial and supervisory positions, experience in these fields is not necessarily required to take the course.

This means applicants do not require any knowledge of health and safety prior to taking the course.
Module 1
Introducing Managing Safely 1. The three key reasons - moral, legal and financial for managing safety
2. Manager responsibility and accountability for safety and health in the workplace
Module 2
Assessing Risk 1. Definitions of the terms hazard-hazardous event-risk
2. Definition of the term risk assessment
3. Definition of the terms likelihood and consequence
4. Risk assessment process and the risk rating systems
5 The benefits of carrying out risk assessment
Module 3
Controlling Risks 1. Definition of the term reasonably practicable
2. How to evaluate risk using a risk matrix and how to control those risks
3. How to reduce risk by applying the hierarchy of risk control
4. How implementing risk controls impact incident and consequences of incident
5. Definition of the term residual risk
6. Modules 2 and Module 3 include a practical activity to spot hazards, assess and control risk.
Module 4
Understanding Responsibilities 1. An overview of what the law requires an organisation to do to protect H&S of workers and other people under its control
2. Definition of the term reasonably foreseeable
3. The three knowledge tests to help determine reasonably foreseeable risks: common, industry and expert knowledge
4. The difference between criminal law and civil law in relation to health and safety
5. The possible outcomes of not working inside the law
6. Where to find legal guidance
7. Key elements of a health and safety management system
8. Why leadership is an essential part of a health and safety management system
Module 5
Common Hazards 1. The six main hazard categories and how hazards can fall into more than one category
2. Common hazards in the workplace, their effects and symptoms and how to manage them
 
Module 6
Investigating accidents and incidents 1. Definition of the terms incident-accident-near miss.
2. Reasons to investigate incidents
3. The benefits of incident investigation
4. Definition of the terms immediate-underlying-root causes
5. The actions to be taken following an incident
6. Incident reporting
7. The stages of a structured approach to incident investigation 
 
Module 7
Measuring Performance 1. What types of information performance indicators can help to improve safety and health in the workplace
2. The Characteristics of good key performance indicators
3. The difference between proactive and reactive performance indicators
4. What is meant by auditing
5. The two types of auditing: internal and external
6. Types of evidence used in an audit
 
Bonus Module
Human Factors 1. Organisation factors including safety culture and managers
2. Individual factors, attitude, personality, abilities, training and development, motivation and perception of risk
3. Human failure
4. Job factors
5. Violations

IOSH Managing Safely Course Guide

IOSH Managing Safely Syllabus Guide

You will be required to undertake a 45-minute multiple choice test, comprised of 30 questions. A score of at least 36 out of 60 is required to pass.


You will also need to conduct and submit a skill-based workplace risk assessment within two weeks of completing your learning materials. A template is provided for you. You will need to score at least 23 out of 38 to pass.

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Do you have the time to commit to the course?
The IOSH Managing Safely course is not a large time commitment. The course is designed to accommodate every possible requirement. Researching each learning method is key to understanding which method is best for you. If you need a flexible method, you may want to look at our Online and Virtual Classroom formats.
The IOSH Managing Safely is a globally recognised health and safety qualification that equips managers with the knowledge and skills to better understand health and safety within the workplace. The course covers key topics such as managers’ responsibilities, safety procedures and legal compliance. The IOSH Managing Safely is the flagship course for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Take a look at our blog for in depth information about the IOSH Managing Safely course.
The IOSH Managing Safely equips managers with the knowledge and expertise to manage health and safety in the workplace. The course helps businesses reduce the risk of prosecution and fines, protect the health and safety of their teams, and maintain compliance with evolving legal industry requirements.

Crucially, IOSH Managing Safely is internationally recognised. Employees that successfully complete this IOSH Certificate demonstrate a company’s commitment to keeping its workforce safe and thus differentiates them from many competitors. Having IOSH Managing Safely certified staff contributes to companies fulfilling their legal responsibilities.

Take a look at our blog to understand the key benefits of the IOSH Managing Safely.
The IOSH Managing Safely course is assessed through a 45-minute multiple-choice test, designed to evaluate your knowledge and understanding gained during the course. The test consists of 30 questions, with a maximum of 60 marks available.

You will also need to complete a skill-based workplace risk assessment within two weeks of completing your learning materials. A template will be provided. The pass mark for the assessment is set at 23 out of 38.

Did you know? At Astutis, our course prices include everything: from the training itself, first sitting of the assessments, certification and should you need it a free assessment resit. We provide an all-inclusive training package with no hidden costs, just real value!

For more information about the assessment, please visit our exam hub.
The Astutis exclusive Human Factors module investigates the human influence over risk, and how individual factors such as personality and attitude can have a drastic effect on risk and the perception of risk. It is an engrossing module that can help supplement your studies and provide added context.
Workplace Training

IOSH Managing Safely for Your Workforce

Develop your people for a better organisation.

By applying the knowledge and skills gained from the IOSH Managing Safely course, you will be able to contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Our training has been tried and tested by 100,000 health and safety professionals. We offer a range of learning options, including virtual classroom, online and on-site classroom courses delivered at premises of your choice on a day of your choice.

Benefits Of Staff Training At Your Organisation

Cost and time saving benefits for larger number of staff.
Your own dedicated account manager to organise all aspects of your training.
Relevant training for your staff can be tailored to company requests.
Choice and convenience of training delivery options to suit your staff.

Whats The Best Way For My Staff To Learn?

Dependent on staff availability, location, budget and your company needs, choose from the options:

Classroom - Expert tutor-led delivery, hosted in a professional training environment across 6-sites within the UK. Alternatively Classroom training can be delivered On-Site at your premises for multiple learners.

Online - Our interactive and multimedia rich courses for staff to fit in around their commitments

Virtual - The Virtual Learning Academy is the most modern approach to delivering live-online training without the need to travel

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