IOSH Working Safely Course
Key Features
Of this IOSH Working Safely Course:
- Builds clear understanding of personal and organisational health and safety responsibilities
- Teaches practical identification of common workplace hazards across different environments
- Develops basic risk assessment skills using real workplace examples
- Shows how to improve safety performance through simple control measures
- Leads to an IOSH certificate of achievement recognised throughout UK workplaces
- Strengthens contribution to a positive safety culture in any sector
Course Date Availability
IOSH Working Safely training at the following 11 centres. Prices from £115 per person :
Course Information
Overview:
IOSH Working Safely is the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s entry-level course designed for every employee. It provides a practical introduction to the principles of health and safety, helping delegates recognise hazards, understand risk and take sensible steps to protect themselves and others. The course meets the needs of UK workplaces in 2026 by covering current legal expectations and everyday situations that arise in offices, factories, warehouses, construction sites and public-facing environments.
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- All employees who need a recognised foundation in workplace safety
- New starters completing mandatory health and safety induction
- Team members, operatives and support staff in any industry
- Supervisors and team leaders who require basic safety awareness
- Anyone returning to work or moving into a new role with safety responsibilities
What You Will Learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- How to define hazards, risks and the difference between them
- Recognition of slips, trips, falls, manual handling, electrical, chemical and other common hazards
- Simple techniques for assessing risk in everyday work activities
- Selection and application of practical control measures
- Understanding of UK health and safety law and individual duties
- Methods for improving safety performance and reporting concerns
Course Agenda
Overview:
The course runs over one full day and combines short presentations with group discussions, case studies and practical exercises based on real workplace scenarios.
Key Modules Covered
What you will learn:
- Introducing Working Safely – why health and safety matters
- Defining Hazard and Risk – understanding key terms
- Identifying Common Hazards – slips, trips, manual handling, work equipment and more
- Improving Safety Performance – controls, legal duties and positive behaviours
Private Courses On-site
IOSH Working Safely training is also available as a dedicated course, at your premises, and on a date and time of your choosing. Advantages of group / private course is the convenience of candidates being in familiar surroundings and not having to travel, the lowest price, and the ability to have the course tailored to your own application.
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Accreditation & Next Steps
What you will achieve as a result:
Successful delegates receive an official IOSH certificate of achievement. The qualification has no expiry date, although many organisations recommend refresher training every three to five years or when roles change. The certificate is widely accepted as evidence of basic health and safety competence and provides a clear pathway to the IOSH Managing Safely course for those with supervisory responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most commonly asked IOSH Working Safely questions:
The standard course is delivered over one full day, typically from 9am to 5pm, including breaks and assessment time.
There are no formal prerequisites. The course is open to anyone who works in a UK workplace and needs a basic understanding of health and safety.
Delegates complete a short written test consisting of multiple-choice and short-answer questions plus a practical hazard-spotting exercise based on workplace scenarios.
Successful delegates are awarded an IOSH certificate of achievement. This is a recognised qualification confirming foundational knowledge of workplace safety.
The IOSH Working Safely certificate does not have an official expiry date. Many employers recommend refresher training every three to five years or when job roles change significantly.
Delegates should bring photo identification and a notepad for taking personal notes. All course materials, including handouts and assessment papers, are provided.
Working Safely is designed for all employees and covers basic hazard awareness. Managing Safely is aimed at supervisors and managers and includes more detailed risk assessment, accident investigation and performance measurement.
Yes. The course is frequently used as a structured induction module because it covers legal responsibilities and practical hazard recognition relevant to most workplaces.
Yes. The content addresses hazards found across all sectors, including offices, retail, manufacturing, construction, healthcare and logistics.
Delegates who do not achieve the required standard are usually offered the opportunity to resit the assessment, often on the same day or shortly afterwards, following additional guidance from the trainer.
The course uses examples from a wide range of industries and encourages delegates to relate the content to their own workplace through discussion and exercises.
The standard IOSH Working Safely qualification is delivered through face-to-face training with a qualified instructor to allow for discussion and practical hazard-spotting activities.
Prices per person typically start at £115. Discounts available for multi person or group bookings (depending upon location)
More Information
The course focuses on practical skills that delegates can apply immediately in their own workplace, regardless of sector or job role. It supports both individual safety awareness and wider organisational compliance with UK legislation.
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