The course is designed to train workers to ensure their individual and collective actions contribute to health and safety in the workplace.

Working Safely is aimed at all people whose work exposes them to risk. It is particularly aimed at front line workers and first line supervisors.

To make workers at all levels aware of their responsibilities towards themselves, colleagues and others affected by work activities. To give individuals the knowledge, understanding and motivation to work safely

On successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in their workplace

• Use appropriate workplace precautions for specific risks and/or know how and when to seek advice on risk appropriate precautions

• Assist managers in preparing written risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Follow their organisations health and safety policy

• Co-operate and communicate on safety matters

• Carry out work activities without risk to themselves and others

• Report accidents and assist in their investigations

• Monitor their own activities and assist managers in active monitoring

It is not intended to cover the detailed description of technical factors or the in depth requirements of regulations and codes of practice. It is, however, a comprehensive, which will require commitment on the part of the delegates to get the best out of it. It is highly interactive, with case studies, practical demonstrations and delegate exercises

Working Safely covers the following topics:

• Safety Management Systems

• Accidents and Incidents

• Brief Introduction to H&S Law

• Risk Assessment

• Hazardous Substances

• Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare  

• Manual Handling

• Work Equipment

• Display Screen Equipment

• Fire

• Electricity

• Noise

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Monitoring

• Environmental Overview

The course is run over 1 day.

Assessment will be carried out by MLJ – Safety, Health & Environmental Ltd. and moderated by IOSH.

Achievement of the objectives of the course will be assessed in two ways:

• A 30-minute closed book multiple-choice assessment.

• A practical risk assessment exercise

The cost of the IOSH Working Safely Course including registration/certification, all course materials, provision of buffet lunch and all refreshments is £195 + VAT per delegate.

For a private course delivered in-house over 1 day, the cost would be £110 plus VAT per delegate with a minimum course fee of £850 + VAT. If a private course were arranged at a local venue, the client would be required to meet the cost of room hire and refreshments.