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The IOSH Managing Safely course is a basic introduction into the fundamentals of health and safety management in the workplace. 

It is aimed at all employees in all types of organisations, but particularly team leaders, supervisors and managers.  Providing them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to contribute towards an organisation’s health and safety agenda.

Why choose us?

We offer high-quality tutorial support, excellent materials, exceptional support to all our students and the creation of an engaging and positive learning environment.

You will receive unlimited support from our approved IOSH tutors until you pass

All our learners will have free access to all our excellent online interactive Digital Learning Resources and Study Support Hub, with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students

From the very start of your studies, our expert tutors are committed to guiding you through your course, providing supportive learning and application of your knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling you to confidently achieve your certificate.

We've been a trusted provider of health, safety sustainability and wellbeing education for over 65 years, with exceptional pass rates.  Not only will you be joining our large cohort of students who have successfully completed their professional development with us, but you will also be supporting our global charitable activities in our dedication to making sure no one is injured or made ill through their work.

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IOSH Course Information

We offer high-quality tutorial support, excellent materials, exceptional support to all our students and the creation of an engaging and positive learning environment.

You will receive unlimited support from our approved tutors until you pass.

All our learners will have free access to all our excellent online interactive Digital Learning Resources and Study Support Hub, with additional resources, tutor guidance and forums to talk with tutors and other students.

More about us

From the very start of your studies, our expert tutors are committed to guiding you through your course, providing supportive learning and application of your knowledge in real-world scenarios, enabling you to confidently achieve your certificate.

The British Safety Council has been a trusted provider of health, safety sustainability and wellbeing education for over 65 years, with exceptional pass rates. Not only will you be joining our large cohort of students who have successfully completed their professional development with the British Safety Council, but you will also be supporting our global charitable activities in our dedication to making sure no one is injured or made ill through their work.

What's the outcome?

Be awarded a Managing Safely certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), the world’s largest health and safety membership organisation

This certificate offers a distinct advantage to anyone holding or seeking a managerial or supervisory position.

Course information

Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this certificate, however it is important that learners have a suitable standard of English language in order to understand and articulate the concepts contained in the course.

Modules

The course is arranged into seven modules

  • Introducing managing safely
  • Understanding your responsibilities
  • Identifying hazards
  • Assessing risks
  • Controlling risks
  • Investigating accidents and incidents
  • Measuring performance.

Assessments and results

Assessments

Regardless of your chosen route of study, you will have the option to complete all your assessments online, whereby you will receive instant results and feedback. The British Safety Council are the only organisation that offers this innovative approach to your studies.

To achieve your IOSH Managing safely certificate you must complete two assessments:

  • An online 30 multi-format questionnaire.
  • A work-based risk assessment task. The British Safety Council will provide you with a workplace scenarios to base your assessment on. So, if you are working at home or have no access to a workplace, we can help you turn the knowledge you have learned and apply it in a practical working environment

Whether you are studying digital, virtual classroom or in a physical classroom, you will have the option to complete online at no extra cost.

Results

  • You will receive your results instantly when completing your assessments online.
  • You will receive your certificate parchment within 8 weeks of the successful completion of your online assessment.

Professional recognition

Course level

IOSH Managing Safely is a level 2 course. Whilst no prior knowledge of health and safety is required, it is recommended that students have a good standard of English.

Professional recognition 

Certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) for Managing Safely.

Learning progression - what's next?

Once completed, our students often continue their studies by completing a NEBOSH National General Certificate or Foundation in IEMA, or sometimes broadening their knowledge with our shorter courses, such as BSC Risk Assessments.

Queries and feedback – Contact points

Should you have any queries, please contact our Customer Service Team ([email protected]).

Frequently asked questions

1. How long does an IOSH certificate last for?

An IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely certificate is valid for life. We do recommend that you regularly refresh your knowledge.

2. What happens if I have to re-sit my assessment?

We will continue to offer you support and access to resources until you pass. We will provide two free attempts on your assessment, thereafter the assessment fees are not included.

How can I study?

In your workplace

Either virtual class or we can visit your workplace or a third party venue and deliver this 3-day course on dates of your choice.

A cost-effective method that can be tailored to your organisation, creating a study community with your colleagues, building team relationships and discussing hazards and risks relevant to your organisation. The examination and workplace-based assignment are taken online.

Our dedicated account managers can guide you through the options that suit your organisation to support your learning requirements.

Digital Learning

The IOSH Managing Safely Digital Learning programme allows you to study at your own pace and in your own time.

Our online programme includes tutorial videos, a digital textbook, interactive exercises, 3D hazard spotting exercises and practice questions to make sure you are fully prepared for your assessment. You will also have access to our Study Support Hub, full of additional technical and soft skill resources to assist you with your study techniques and overcome procrastination and self-doubt, to enable you to excel in your learning.

You will also have free, unlimited access, to our Study Support tutors and can engage in our student forum community. The examination and workplace-based assignment are taken online.

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