IOSH Working Safely
Online, in-person or virtual training
IOSH Working Safely is a short course that covers all the essential elements of health and safety in the workplace, including manual handling, working at height, managing stress, correct use of display screen equipment and much more.
The course is ideal as part of an induction package for new employees, and also as a foundation for employees who will go on to attend specialised, in-depth courses relevant to their role, for example, Display Screen Equipment Training or Working at Height Training.
IOSH Working Safely ensures employees understand their responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace, and that they know how to identify hazards and manage risks to protect themselves, their colleagues, and your organisation.
IOSH Working Safely passport offers the same Working Safely course, but on successful completion of the IOSH Working Safely course a passport can be issued along with the certificate. The passport displays photo ID and the certificate number.
If you are a CITB levy registered employer, you are eligible for 70% funding towards this course. Please email sales@Praxis42.com or call 0203 011 4242 for more information.
IOSH Working Safely Training
Course duration: approximately 5 hours
£99
£199
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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.
Virtual Classroom
Combine the benefits of face-to-face and online learning. Our experienced IOSH Approved trainers deliver training virtually. You also benefit from access to our online resources.
In-person
If you would like training to be delivered to a group, you can arrange for one of our expert IOSH trainers to visit your workplace, or another location that suits you.
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.
On your LMS, or ours.
The Working Safely course is:
- An ideal solution to achieve legal compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Designed to foster a workplace culture that encourages everyone to assess risks and follow safe procedures.
- Developed by qualified and experienced health, safety, and environment professionals with extensive expertise in delivering training solutions.
Praxis42 is an IOSH Approved Partner, which means our courses meet the highest quality standards.
By the end of IOSH Working Safely training, participants will:
- Appreciate the importance of safe behaviours and understand how a positive health and safety culture affects an organisation’s performance.
- Understand their responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace and how to apply this knowledge in practice.
- Improve the safety performance of the organisation by recognising hazards and risks and knowing what to do.
- Report accidents and incidents by following the correct procedures.
- Help find solutions to prevent the re-occurrence of an incident.
Module 1 – Introducing working safely
- How an employee’s actions in the workplace contribute to safety and health, including legal and moral responsibilities.
Module 2 – Defining hazard and risk
- Recognising hazards and hazard groups.
- Understanding how the risk assessment process works, and how inspections identify risk controls that are working and those that require improvement.
Module 3 – Identifying common hazards
- Identifying, understanding, and acting in response to hazards such as:
⁃ Physical & verbal abuse, bullying & harassment
⁃ Asbestos
⁃ Terrorist Threat
⁃ Chemicals and Hazardous Substances
⁃ Display Screen Equipment
⁃ Confined and Enclosed Spaces
⁃ Drugs and Alcohol
⁃ Electricity
⁃ Fire and Emergencies
⁃ Getting in and out
⁃ Working at Height
⁃ Housekeeping and Storage
⁃ Lighting
⁃ Manual Handling
⁃ Noise and Vibration
⁃ Personal Hygiene
⁃ Work Equipment
⁃ Slips, Trips, and Falls
⁃ Wellbeing and Stress
⁃ Temperature
⁃ Driving whilst working
⁃ Welfare facilities
⁃ Vehicles and Transport
Module 4 – Improving safety performance
- How employees can improve an organisation’s safety performance.
- Identifying and reporting accidents, incidents and near-misses
- Safe behaviours
- Understanding first aid and emergency procedures
- The importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.
At the end of the IOSH Working Safely course there are two assessments; the first is a multiple-choice assessment which consists of 30 questions and the second is a hazard spotting exercise.
Who should take this course?
The IOSH Working Safely online course has been developed for employees at all levels in every type of organisation. It provides an essential foundation of health, safety and environment knowledge.
Course duration
IOSH Working Safely can be completed at your own pace and takes approximately 5 hours to complete.
Certificate
On successful completion of the course participants will receive an IOSH Working Safely Certificate.
Course Expiry
Unassigned courses expire 12 months from purchase. Once assigned, the course remains accessible for 190 days or until completion, whichever is sooner.
What support is available if I get stuck during the course?
All learners have access to support from our team throughout the course. For eLearning, this includes technical assistance and guidance on assessments. For virtual and in-person delivery, our expert trainers are available to answer questions and provide clarification during sessions.
Can I pay for the course in instalments or do I have to pay upfront?
We understand that budgeting for training is important. Please contact our team to discuss available payment options, including invoicing and payment terms for organisations.
Is there a deadline for completing the eLearning course?
Yes, learners have 12 months to complete the eLearning course, which provides plenty of flexibility to fit study around work and personal commitments.
What if I fail the assessment? Can I retake it?
You will have two opportunities to pass the multiple-choice assessment. If you do not succeed on your second attempt, our support team or your organisation’s administrator will advise you on the next steps for a re-sit.
For the practical assessments, your submissions will be reviewed by one of our qualified tutors, who will provide clear feedback and guidance to help you achieve a pass.
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