IOSH Managing Safely

Every manager should have an understanding of their responsibilities when it comes to health and safety. This flexible 4 day course is ideal for getting managers up-to-speed on the skills they need to tackle safety and health issues in the workplace.

A practical programme, full of step-by-step guidance, Managing Safely has a sharp business focus. The hands on, jargon-free format engages and inspires, and has helped a huge range of businesses to raise standards of safety and health.

Benefits include:

• Greater productivity as fewer hours are lost due to sickness and accidents.
• Improved company-wide safety awareness culture and appreciation for safety measures.
• Active staff involvement to improve the workplace.
• Nationally-recognised and respected certification for managers and supervisors.
• Enhanced reputation within the supply chain.

By the end of the training, delegates will be able to:

• Apply basic management and practices to safety and health issues as part of a total management strategy.
• Understand why incidents and accidents occur and know how to undertake a suitable investigation.
• Understand the basic principles of risk assessment, developing control strategies and evaluating performance.
• Be familiar with the employer’s, managers’ and the employees’ legal and moral responsibilities for health and safety.
• Have the capacity to communicate effectively on health and safety matters.
• Recognise the hazards within the workplace and the type of action which may be needed to control and manage them