IOSH Working Safely - Open Course

The IOSH Working Safely course content is split into four modules which a trainer will guide you through:

Module 1 – Introducing Working Safely: Define what is meant by safe working, why is it important to work safely, who is responsible for health & safety in the workplace, an organisation’s responsibilities for health & safety and who has responsibility for worker actions.

Module 2 – Defining Hazard & Risk: Identify sources of hazards & risks, identify the six hazard groups, hazards which are not easy to identify what is meant by the term ‘hazard’, ‘risk’, ‘risk assessment’, ‘likelihood’,  ‘consequence’ and ‘reasonably practicable’ and how to decide on what actions to take the control risk.

Module 3 – Identifying Common Hazards: Understand workplace precautions for the control of common workplace hazards and risks

Module 4 – Improving Safety Performance: Delegates will gain insights into workplace safety, including risk assessment, individual and organizational roles in enhancing safety, and the effective use of safety protocols and equipment. The module covers topics from the importance of attitude and behaviour, emergency procedures, incident reporting, to health surveillance and the roles of safety committees and enforcement inspectors.

You will complete a 45 minute exam consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will need to achieve 60% or more to pass the IOSH Working Safely course.

On successful completion of your course, you will be sent details of your IOSH account where you can download and print your certificate. You can request a printed copy from IOSH for an additional charge.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although you will need a good understanding of spoken and written English. You will not need any prior health and safety knowledge or qualifications for this course. If you have any worries or concerns please call or chat with us online.