IOSH Training Courses

IOSH Working Safely

This IOSH Working Safely eLearning course delivers globally recognised health and safety training designed for all employees regardless of their industry or role. Aligned with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) standards, the course provides essential knowledge on workplace hazards, risk management, legal responsibilities and safe work practices. Learners will explore key safety principles, how to recognise and control hazards, and how to contribute positively to a safer working environment. The training supports organisations in building a proactive safety culture and helps learners understand their role in preventing accidents, injuries and ill health at work.

Course Aims

The primary aims of the IOSH Working Safely course are to:

• Introduce core health and safety principles that apply across industries
• Explain the legal framework and duties of employers and employees under UK health and safety law
• Raise awareness of common workplace hazards and how to identify them
• Provide practical risk assessment and control strategies to reduce accidents and harm
• Encourage positive safety behaviours and active participation in workplace safety

Key Learning Outcomes

By the end of this IOSH Working Safely course, learners will be able to:

• Understand why health and safety matters and how it impacts individuals and organisations
• Recognise common hazards such as slips, trips, manual handling, fire and hazardous substances
• Explain basic risk assessment principles and how to apply control measures effectively
• Understand duty holder responsibilities and how legal frameworks support safer workplaces
• Apply safe working practices and behaviours that contribute to reduced risk and improved wellbeing