What is IOSH Working Safely?

The IOSH Working Safely course is a training course that helps workforces understand their responsibilities in creating a safe and secure work environment. By completing the course, you’ll learn more about safe working practices in day-to-day operations and develop an appreciation of health and safety in the workplace. The course is online so you can learn easily at your own pace and is suitable for all workers, from entry-level employees to supervisors.

Will I get an IOSH Certificate?

After completing the course successfully, you’ll be awarded an IOSH Working Safely certificate. IOSH certificates demonstrate your workplace health and safety knowledge and are recognized by employers worldwide.

How Long Does an IOSH Certificate Last?

The IOSH Working Safely certificate doesn’t have an expiry date. However, graduates of any course are encouraged to regularly refresh their knowledge at least every three years to keep up-to-date with the most recent health and safety legislation and guidance. IOSH supports this advice and recommends refresher courses to ensure your knowledge and skills remain relevant.

What are the Benefits of Completing the IOSH Working Safely Course?

Taking the IOSH Working Safely training course helps employers and their staff create safer, more productive workplaces. The course provides numerous benefits to employers and workers, including: Increased health & safety awareness: You’ll understand your health and safety obligations and recognize potential risks at work, leading to better safety procedures and a more secure workplace. Reduced risk of accidents & injuries: You can lower the risk of accidents and injuries at work by identifying and removing potential hazards. Compliance with health & safety law: The course discusses the relevant UK health and safety laws so you’re aware of your legal obligations. Safer work procedures: You’ll have a better understanding of safe working procedures for you and your colleagues and can help prevent workplace accidents or long-term health issues

What Topics are Covered in the IOSH Working Safely Training Course?

This course covers the following topics: Introduction to working safely: Provides an overview of occupational health and safety, the benefits of working safely, and the responsibilities of employers and their staff. Definition of hazard & risk: Explains essential terms like risk and hazard and the main hazard categories and risk control options. Identifying common workplace hazards: Discusses a range of workplace hazards, including manual handling, working at heights, and electrical or fire hazards. Enhancing safety performance: Develops awareness of effective working practices that make workplaces safer. Legal obligations: Explores employees’ legal obligations as well as the relevant UK safety laws and legislation. Reviewing & evaluating: Explains how to review and evaluate workplace health and safety procedures to ensure their effectiveness. All of these topics will help you develop a thorough awareness of health and safety in the workplace, including the ability to recognize dangers, comply with all applicable laws and legislation and keep you and your colleagues safe.

IOSH Approved Working Safely e-Learning

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Course Duration: Approximately 4-6 Hours

This IOSH-approved Working Safely course gives frontline workers a practical understanding of occupational health and safety concepts and methods.

IOSH Working Safely provides workers at every level with a fundamental understanding of occupational health and safety. Over four modules, this IOSH-approved course covers the essentials of safe working, including identifying hazards and implementing risk controls. Trainees will be better equipped to prevent accidents and play an active role in workplace safety.

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Title	Courses	Price per Course
Volume Discount IOSH WS	1 - 5	0% £85.00
Volume Discount IOSH WS	6 - 10	11.7647% £75.00
Volume Discount IOSH WS	11 - 20	23.5294% £65.00

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Course Details

Course Duration	Approximately 4-6 Hours
Approval body	IOSH
Format	Fully online
Assessment	Multiple choice
Certification	Certificate available within 28 days*
Certificate Valid For	No expiry

* for a paper certificate, please select the option at the checkout, additional fees will apply.

Suitable For

New Starters

Frontline Workers

Supervisors

Health and Safety Officers

HR Professionals

Professionals Seeking IOSH Certification

Course Content

This course contains the following modules:

Why Is Health and Safety So Important?
The Benefits of Working Safely
Responsibility for Health and Safety

Basic Terms
Main Hazard Categories
Risk Control Options

Aggression, Violence and Bullying
Asbestos
Chemicals and Harmful Substances
Computer Workstations
Electricity
Environmental Hazards
Fire
Manual Handling
Noise
Slips and Trips
Stress
Vehicles and Transport
Work Equipment
Work at Height

How Health and Safety Is Managed
How Is Performance Measured?
Responsibilities
Systems of Work
Personal Protective Equipment
First Aid
Safety Signs
Drugs and Alcohol
Personal Hygiene

What You Will Learn

Importance of occupational health and safety

Essentials of working safely

Common hazards and how to identify them

Types of work-related risks and how they’re controlled

Employee’s role in health and safety

Available in 13 Languages

Course subtitles are available in multiple languages, including:

French

Dutch

German

Italian

Spanish

Polish

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Course Approval Body

Approved by IOSH

This course is approved by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

The IOSH Working Safely course certificate includes:

User name
Course name
Completion date
Approval body

Human Focus will claim the trainee’s digital certificate directly from IOSH.

IOSH will issue the certificate within 28 days.

Note: If you require a paper certificate, please select the option at the checkout, additional fees will apply.

Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.

The end-of-course test is:

Fully online
Multiple choice

A score of 80% is required to pass.

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Why is This IOSH Working Safely Course Important?

Around 1.7 million workers in Great Britain suffer from work-related ill health, according to the Health and Safety Executive. A significant number of cases are due to preventable health conditions, including stress, musculoskeletal disorders and accidental injuries.

Every organisation has a legal, moral and financial responsibility to protect its staff from work-related harm. Employers must ensure that all workers are adequately trained on the risks they face and the relevant control measures.

This online IOSH Working Safely course helps meet these criteria by providing an overview of hazard assessment, risk management and accident prevention. After completing this course, employees will understand their duties in workplace health and safety and be better equipped to maintain a safe working environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

IOSH Working Safety is a professional training course approved by the world’s largest health and safety membership body, the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It’s designed to help workers in all sectors understand their role in creating a safe and secure work environment.

The certificate doesn’t have an expiry date. However, graduates of any IOSH course are encouraged to refresh their knowledge every three years to keep up-to-date with health and safety legislation and best practices.

This course provides workers with a practical understanding of health and safety, helping them prevent accidents and avoid injury. For employers, better safety performance also helps reduce costs, improve productivity and protect against claims and liabilities.

This course covers occupational safety essentials, including:

Importance and benefits of workplace health and safety
Responsibilities for maintaining safety at work
Common work-related hazards
Risk control methods
Safe systems of work

Employees in all sectors should take this course. It explains why occupational health and safety is essential, how workers can prevent accidents, and legal duties and responsibilities to uphold safety at work.

Yes. This IOSH Working Safely eLearning course is exclusively online, so you can complete it using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

This course is priced at £85.00 +VAT for an individual user. Discounts are available for bulk purchases.

After completing the course, you must take an online assessment with multiple-choice questions. The assessment tests your understanding of key concepts and principles covered in the course. A score of 80% is needed to pass. Retakes are allowed if a passing score isn’t achieved.

Yes. This course is approved by IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health).

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