IOSH Working Safely Syllabus

IOSH Working Safely is a basic risk management health and safety certificate for employees.

It enables people who work as part of a team to meet their responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace.

The course is split into 2 units - one taught unit assessed by a 10 question, multiple-choice assessment paper and a practical unit assessed by three hazard spotting exercises (15 mins).

Overall learning outcomes

At the end of the training participants will:

• Understand why they must ‘work safely.
• Understand the difference between hazards and risks.
•  Understand hazard identification.
• Appreciate and improve upon safety performance within the workplace.
• Hold a CSCS recognised health and safety certification.

N.B. Each element will have additional specific learning outcomes.

Full course syllabus

• Module 1. Introducing working safely
• Module 2. Defining hazard and risk
• Module 3. Identifying common hazards
• Module 4. Improving safety performance

Study methods for staff on IOSH Working Safely

Find the best study solution to suit your needs: 

• Convenient online learning with our multimedia-rich learning 
• At your place of work for multiple staff members

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