IOSH Working Safely

Do You Need a Basic Health and Safety Course for Employees?

IOSH Working Safely is an essential short course suitable for all employees. Providing an awareness of general workplace hazards and emphasising why everyone needs to work safely, it represents an international safety certification based on best practice.

The IOSH Working Safely content covers:

Why staff must work safely
The difference between hazards and risks
Hazard identification
The importance of safety performance within the workplace and how to improve it

The varied training style presents the relevant concepts and people can apply their learning using enjoyable and practical workplace examples and scenarios.

Who is IOSH Working Safely for?

It is for all employees working in any size of organisation in all industry sectors.

Course assessment and IOSH certificate

There is a 10 question multiple-choice assessment and hazard spotting exercises at the end of the course. On successful completion of the assessment you will get an IOSH Certificate.

For more detailed information read the full IOSH Working Safely syllabus

Choose how to learn

Online learning

Interactive online course with tutor support
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In-company Training

Courses delivered at your organisation
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"Course gave plenty of information to take away. Good communication with instructor."

IOSH Working Safely delegate

FAQs

How and when do I take the course?

Dependent on where you are based and personal preferences you can take the course as a:

E-learning course takes between 4 to 8 hours and can be started at any time
1 day classroom course at your company premises

When do you receive the results and the IOSH Certificate?

You should receive the results 6 to 8 weeks after the course. Provided you have passed you, you should receive the IOSH Certificate up to 18 weeks after the course.

Are there any entry requirements for taking IOSH Working Safely?

No, there are no entry requirements.

English isn't my first language. Will I be able to complete the course?

It is recommended that delegates should reach a minimum standard of English equivalent to an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS tests or equivalent. For more information visit the IELTS website.

What is included in the price?

Tuition
Examination fees and the IOSH approved certificate
Comprehensive course materials