IOSH Working Safely Training

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

• Understand why safety and health are vital at work

• Recognise common hazards and how to control them

• Identify roles, responsibilities, and legal duties

• Report risks and contribute to safer practices

• Appreciate how safety impacts environmental performance

Successful candidates receive an official IOSH Working Safely Certificate

• Introduction to occupational safety and health

• Defining hazard and risk

• Identifying common workplace hazards

• Improving safety performance

• Protecting the environment

• Assessment (multiple-choice test and hazard spotting exercise)

To ensure the course runs safely and effectively, all delegates should:

• Be aged 16 or over

• Have a good understanding of spoken and written English

• Be physically capable of taking part in any demonstrations or light practical activities

No prior experience or formal qualifications are required — all courses start with the fundamentals and build knowledge step by step.

Each course is limited to a maximum of 12 delegates per session to ensure safe, effective learning and plenty of individual support. We recommend a minimum of 4-5 participants to encourage meaningful discussion and teamwork during exercises.

Delegates who successfully complete the assessment will receive an official IOSH Working Safely digital certificate, issued directly by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

Certificates are provided in electronic format only for faster delivery and easy sharing with employers or digital records.

We want everyone to feel confident and supported—tell us what you need and we’ll do our best to help.

• Reasonable adjustments: We can provide adjustments (e.g., extra time, rest breaks, adapted assessment methods) in line with awarding-body rules—without compromising safety or competence.

• How to request: Tell us about any learning, access, health or language needs before the course so we can plan support.

• Examples of support: Larger-print materials, quieter seating, alternative demonstration positions, scheduled breaks, adapted practical roles.

• Health considerations: Please let us know about injuries, mobility limits, pregnancy or conditions that may affect practicals; we’ll tailor activities where safe to do so.

• Venue access: Our centre has step-free access, accessible toilets and parking; on-site training can be adapted to your space—ask us for specific arrangements.