IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors
IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors helps business leaders to understand and fulfil their health and safety responsibilities. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of employees is a moral imperative and a legal and financial necessity.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of their personal and corporate liabilities and know how to incorporate health and safety into decision-making and strategic planning. They will understand how to build a strong health and safety culture to secure the long-term success and reputation of the business.
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IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors Online Training
£249
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our Virtual and Face-to-Face training offerings.
We offer three learning options for you to choose from:
eLearning
Online training at your own pace
Virtual Classroom
Expertly delivered online classes
Face-to-Face
Group training at your premises
Benefits of IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors
IOSH Safely for Executives and Directors enables senior leaders to understand their health and safety responsibilities and the responsibilities of others.
The course helps to ensure health and safety is managed effectively and in compliance with the law which reduces accidents and absence rates, boosts productivity and enhances brand reputation.
IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors is an internationally recognised qualification from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Course duration
The IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors online course takes approximately 6 hours to complete in the participant’s own time.
Who should take this course?
The IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors course is beneficial to senior leaders in organisations of all sizes across every sector.
Course Delivery
IOSH training is delivered as eLearning, through our virtual classroom or face-to-face at a location of your choice.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
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IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors – FAQs
Why should executives and directors take a specific health and safety course?
Executives and directors have a legal responsibility to ensure their organisation complies with health and safety regulations. This course provides the knowledge to fulfil these obligations, minimise risks, and protect employees, as well as safeguarding the reputation and financial stability of the business.
Will this course help us improve our health and safety performance?
Yes, the course teaches practical strategies for building a strong safety culture, managing risks, and implementing systems to monitor and improve health and safety performance. It follows the Plan-Do-Check-Act approach, enabling ongoing improvement in health and safety management.
What kind of support can I expect if I encounter issues with the course?
We offer full technical support to ensure a smooth experience, whether you’re using our SHINE platform or integrating the course into your LMS. Additionally, our customer support team is available to answer any questions related to course content or compliance.
What happens if someone fails the course
assessment?
Participants who don’t pass the assessment on their first attempt can review the course material and retake the assessment. The course is designed to support learning, with interactive elements and quizzes to reinforce understanding throughout.
Can I monitor employee progress throughout the training?
Yes, if using the SHINE platform, you can track employees’ progress, view completion rates, and download certificates for compliance records.
How does this course benefit my business?
The course helps senior leaders integrate health and safety into strategic decision-making, improving the organisation’s safety culture and reducing incidents, absenteeism, and costs related to workplace accidents. It also supports compliance with legal requirements, avoiding potential fines or legal actions.
Can this course be tailored to our organisation’s specific needs?
Yes, the course can be customised to reflect the unique health and safety challenges of your industry or organisation, ensuring that the knowledge gained is directly applicable to your workplace.
Is there a discount if I need to train a large team?
Yes, we offer volume discounts for businesses that need to train multiple employees. Please contact us to discuss your requirements, and we can provide pricing based on your team size.
How quickly can this training be rolled out to my team?
Once purchased, the course can be accessed immediately through our SHINE platform or integrated into your existing LMS, allowing employees to begin training right away.
Start your learning adventure
Our offering provides three options for learning, catering to diverse preferences and needs. Whether you prefer the flexibility of eLearning, the immersive experience of virtual classes, or the in-person interaction of traditional learning, we have you covered. With our range of learning options, you can choose the method that suits your lifestyle and learning style best.
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eLearning
- Fully interactive – online learning
- Certified training – created by experts
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Virtual Learning
- Flexibility – complete at your own pace
- Bespoke – can be fully tailored to your needs
- Led by highly qualified experts
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Classroom Learning
- Collaboration – train alongside your colleagues
- Time-efficient – complete learning at your premises
- Team building opportunity
Course aims
- Understand their health and safety responsibilities as a senior leader.
- Be able to integrate health and safety into strategic planning, decision making and the management of supply chains.
- Know that prioritising health and safety at management level minimises risks, reduces losses and ensures resources are allocated efficiently.
- Know the consequences of failing to manage health and safety effectively.
- Understand how to establish a strong safety culture throughout the business.
- Be able to develop a strategic health and safety plan tailored to their organisation’s goals and resources.
- Understand how to improve health and safety management performance through monitoring and review.
Course Overview
1. The moral, legal and financial case
Exploring the moral imperatives guiding health and safety practices and the legal responsibilities of executives and directors.
Looking at the financial ramifications of inadequate health and safety management through case studies.
2. Plan
How to develop a strategic health and safety plan aligned with the organisation’s goals and objectives. This includes identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks, establishing clear policies and procedures, implementing effective communication channels, and setting measurable objectives for health and safety improvement.
3. Do
Focusing on the implementation phase.
How to allocate resources and responsibilities for health and safety, provide adequate training and competency development for employees, ensure compliance with regulations, establish emergency response procedures, and implement effective control measures to mitigate risk.
4. Check
How to establish systems for monitoring and measuring health and safety performance. This includes conducting regular inspections and audits, reviewing incident data, evaluating the effectiveness of control measures, and ensuring legal compliance through assessments and reviews.
5. Act
Exploring ways to foster a culture of continuous improvement in health and safety.
How to encourage employee involvement, review and update policies based on lessons learned, implement corrective actions, and promote a positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
6. Final review
An opportunity to reflect on personal and organisational progress in health and safety management.
Participants will assess their confidence levels, identify areas for further development, establish plans for ongoing professional development, and review key insights gained from the course.
Assessment
Once they have completed the modules, participants write a statement of personal commitment with 3 actions they plan to take to improve health and safety performance in their organisation.
Certificate
On successful completion of the course, participants will receive an IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors Certificate.
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.
Our virtual classroom combines the advantages of in-person training with online learning.
- Experienced trainers. Online tutorials are led by health and safety trainers with many years of experience in the field. Learners benefit from their expertise and industry knowledge.
- Interactive. Learners can ask questions in real-time and receive immediate feedback from trainers, enhancing their understanding.
- Bespoke. Courses can be customised to meet an organisation’s specific requirements, so participants can apply what they have learned most effectively.
Virtual Classroom
Face-to-Face
Learning in-person in a collaborative environment equips your team with the knowledge and skills they need to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
- Expert trainers. Benefit from the expertise of qualified trainers with years of health and safety experience across a broad range of industries and types of organisations.
- Flexible. Choose a location convenient for your team, whether at your premises or a designated training facility.
- Tailored. Course content can be customised to align with your organisation’s specific requirements and industry challenges, ensuring knowledge can be applied effectively to your workplace.
- Supportive. Learners engage in discussions, share knowledge, and collaborate to learn from each other’s perspectives and experiences as well as from the trainer.
- Interactive. Sessions are interactive to encourage active engagement which enhances understanding and helps learners to retain knowledge. Learning is through questions, feedback, discussions, and instructor-led presentations.
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