IOSH Managing Safely

Topics

• Introducing managing safely: roles, responsibilities, and benefits

• Assessing risks: likelihood, severity, risk matrices, and controls

• Controlling risks: hierarchy of control and practical application

• Understanding responsibilities: law, duties, and compliance essentials

• Common hazards: workplace, equipment, people, environment

• Investigating incidents: immediate/underlying/root causes; reporting

• Measuring performance: active/reactive monitoring; KPIs and audits

• Practical project: complete and submit a work‑based risk assessment

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand legal responsibilities and the business case for good safety

• Identify hazards and apply a sensible, proportionate approach to risk

• Conduct effective risk assessments and implement controls

• Investigate incidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence

• Measure safety performance and drive continuous improvement

• Communicate, consult, and lead on safety within your team

Who should attend:

• Team leaders, supervisors, and managers in any sector

• Project/site managers and coordinators

• H&S reps with management responsibility

• Aspiring managers needing a recognised H&S credential