IOSH Managing Safely in Construction
IOSH Approved Managing Safely in Construction helps organisations meet their legal obligations, safeguard their workforce, and uphold high standards of risk management. It provides managers and supervisors with the knowledge and practical tools to manage health and safety effectively on construction sites.
Aligned with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, this online course fosters a proactive safety culture and supports long-term organisational resilience.
The construction industry accounts for approximately 37% of all workplace fatalities, so effective safety management is critical. In addition to the significant human cost, inadequate safety management can result in legal liabilities, financial penalties, operational delays, and reputational damage.
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Ways to Study
Online
You can study whenever and wherever suits you. IOSH online courses are delivered through our SHINE platform, or to your own learning management system via SCORM.
eLearning
With eLearning, participants can access course materials at their convenience, fitting around their commitments.
- Engaging. Our IOSH courses engage learners through multimedia elements, simulations, and interactive exercises. This encourages active participation and increases learning retention.
- Tracking. Our learning management system, SHINE, enables administrators to track learners’ progress, the courses they have attended and the dates, which supports health and safety compliance.
- SCORM compatible. We offer courses as SCORM files so they can be integrated into an organisation’s existing learning management system.
- Assessment. There are multiple-choice quizzes throughout the courses so learners can check their understanding as they progress and consolidate their learning.
- Summaries. Each module concludes with a summary, reinforcing key concepts and enhancing understanding.
On your LMS, or ours.
- 100% online – no classroom attendance required
- Study anytime, anywhere
- Interactive content with multimedia, quizzes, and simulations
- Includes latest IOSH Assessment and Project (v5.0)
- Module summaries reinforce key learning
- Track learner progress via SHINE LMS
- SCORM-compliant – compatible with your LMS
- Support from IOSH-approved in-house tutors
- All materials and IOSH registration fee included
- Genuine IOSH Digital Certificate awarded
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By the end of the IOSH Managing Safely in Construction course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the moral, legal and financial reasons for managing health and safety in construction.
- Describe managerial responsibilities under key legislation, including the CDM Regulations 2015.
- Carry out risk assessments using a structured five-step approach.
- Select and apply appropriate risk control measures, considering what is reasonably practicable.
- Identify common construction hazards and recommend suitable control measures.
- Understand legal requirements for lifting operations under LOLER.
- Investigate incidents effectively to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
- Monitor and improve safety performance using KPIs and auditing techniques.
Module 1 – Introducing managing safely
- Understand the moral, legal and financial drivers behind effective health and safety management.
- Recognise the manager’s role and accountability in ensuring workplace safety.
- Explore how good leadership supports a strong health and safety culture.
Module 2 – Assessing risks
- Learn definitions for hazard, hazardous event, risk, likelihood, and consequence.
- Understand what a risk assessment is and the five-step process to carry one out.
- Use a risk rating system to evaluate and prioritise risks.
- Discover the benefits of risk assessment in preventing incidents and improving safety.
Module 3 – Controlling risks
- Understand what is meant by ‘reasonably practicable’ when deciding on risk controls.
- Learn how to use a risk matrix and apply the hierarchy of control to manage risks effectively.
- Explore how controls can impact the likelihood or consequence of an incident.
- Understand the concept of residual risk and why it matters.
Module 4 – Understanding responsibilities
- Explore what the law requires from organisations to protect workers and others.
- Understand the concept of ‘reasonably foreseeable’ and how to assess it using common, industry and expert knowledge.
- Learn the difference between criminal and civil law in health and safety.
- Discover the consequences of non-compliance, and where to get help and guidance.
- Understand the components and benefits of a structured health and safety management system.
- Recognise why leadership is central to safety success.
Module 5 – Understanding hazards
- Learn about the main hazard categories, and how hazards may span multiple types.
- Explore common workplace hazards, their symptoms and control measures, including:
- Biological hazards
- Excavations
- Getting in and out
- Slips, trips and falls
- Manual handling
- Stress and mental health
- Fire safety and firefighting equipment
- Chemicals and substances
- Working at height
- Electricity
- Noise and vibration
- Confined spaces
- Aggression, violence, bullying
- Drugs and alcohol
- Asbestos and radiation
- Vehicle and transport safety
- Poor lighting, temperature, housekeeping
- Discover how the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) governs safe lifting in construction sites, what equipment is covered, and what must be considered for compliance.
Module 6 – Investigating incidents
- Understand the terms incident, accident and near miss.
- Learn why incident investigation is important and what it involves.
- Identify immediate, underlying and root causes of incidents.
- Follow a structured approach to reporting and investigating incidents.
- Recognise the actions required after an incident to prevent recurrence.
Module 7 – Measuring performance
- Understand how performance indicators help improve workplace safety.
- Differentiate between proactive and reactive indicators.
- Learn what makes a good KPI and how to use them effectively.
- Explore the role of auditing, including the difference between internal and external audits.
- Identify the types of evidence used in audits to assess performance.
To successfully complete IOSH Managing Safely in Construction, learners must complete an online exam and a practical risk assessment project.
Online exam
- The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions, aligned with the topics covered throughout the course.
- It is completed online, so there is no need to attend a training centre.
- Learners have 45 minutes to complete the exam and must score a minimum of 36 out of 60 to pass.
- Learners are given two attempts to pass. If both attempts are unsuccessful, the course must be retaken in full.
Risk assessment project
- A minimum of 23 out of 38 points is required to pass the project.
- The project requires learners to complete a risk assessment of their workplace or another familiar setting.
- It demonstrates the learner’s ability to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and recommend appropriate controls using the structure provided in the course.
- The project is completed online and submitted via email to IOSH-approved tutors for marking.
- A three-page project template is provided:
- Page 1: general details and scope of the assessment.
- Page 2: the completed risk assessment using a standard format.
- Page 3: guidance to help complete the project.
- Learners may submit a draft version for tutor feedback before final submission.
Who should take this course?
IOSH Managing Safely in Construction is for anyone responsible for managing or overseeing health and safety on construction projects, including site managers, supervisors, project leads and CDM duty holders.
It is suitable across all construction sectors and for those working on-site or managing activities remotely. No previous health and safety qualifications are required.
Course duration
The course takes approximately 24 hours to complete in the participant’s own time. There’s no requirement to finish it in one go – participants can log in and out at their convenience, progressing through the content at their own pace.
Certificate
At the end of training, you will receive a certificate of course completion for your CPD and compliance records.
Is the IOSH Managing Safely in Construction course suitable for people without prior health and safety qualifications?
Yes. The IOSH Managing Safely in Construction course is for managers, supervisors and duty holders who are responsible for health and safety in construction settings, regardless of their previous experience.
What makes this course different from other construction health & safety training?
IOSH Managing Safely in Construction is specifically designed for those managing health and safety on UK construction sites. It covers CDM 2015 regulations, key site hazards, and practical tools for risk management, making it directly relevant to construction managers and supervisors.
Is this course recognised by employers and regulators?
The IOSH Managing Safely in Construction course is approved by IOSH and widely recognised by employers, clients, and regulators as a benchmark for construction health & safety training. It demonstrates that your organisation is serious about compliance and safety leadership.
Can I track progress if I’m booking this course for my team?
If you use our SHINE LMS, you can monitor progress, completions and performance across your workforce. This course is also available as SCORM, so you can upload it directly to your LMS.
Is the IOSH Managing Safely Construction course up to date with the latest regulations?
The course content is aligned with current UK legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, and is regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with changes in law and best practice in construction health and safety training.
IOSH Team
Tom Escobar
Mehul Patel
Andrew Willison
Leigh Robinson
Jodie Johnson
Matthew Harvey
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