IOSH Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is the leading one-day safety training course for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding of health and safety. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how you can make a real difference to the wellbeing of yourself and others through changing your behaviour. This IOSH course is a 100% match to the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Passport’ syllabus.

What is IOSH Working Safely course?

IOSH Working Safely certificate is also recognised as an equivalent to a level 1 award in health and safety in a construction environment. This means that delegates who successfully complete the safety training courses can apply for a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) green labourer card once they’ve passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives training courses.

Training course programme

The course comprises of four interactive modules:

  1. Introducing Working Safely
  2. Defining hazard and risk
  3. Identifying common hazards
  4. Improving safety performance

Why the course programme works

  • IOSH Working Safely is an internationally recognised certification relating to occupational safety
  • The course is practically orientated and covers a range of health and safety topics
  • IOSH Working Safely certificate is accredited by the IOSH
  • The course programme has been designed with input from health and safety professionals
  • IOSH Working Safely will help you meet your legal compliance obligations

Course assessments and examination

Assessments include a Multi-format assessment paper (includes hazard spotting exercise)

Course qualifications & certification

The IOSH Working Safely certificate is awarded to delegates on successful completion of the course. The certificate is proof of the delegate's knowledge of health and safety.

Who is IOSH Working Safely course suitable for?

The IOSH Working Safely course is the perfect introduction to health and safety for anyone who wants to learn about the basics of working safely. The course is suitable for employees at any level, in any sector. IOSH Working Safely is also recognised as an equivalent to a level 1 award in health and safety.

Managers should participate in our IOSH Managing Safely course, which promotes safety awareness and provides a wide range of safety and health information.

How will IOSH Working Safely benefit me?

The IOSH Working Safely course will give you a good understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace. You will learn about common hazards and how to control them. You

will also learn how to improve safety performance in your workplace.


What will you learn on the IOSH Working Safely course?

Delegates who complete the course will learn about the basics of health and safety, how to identify common hazards, and how to improve safety performance in their workplace. The IOSH Working Safely online course is an internationally recognised certification and is accredited by the IOSH.

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

  • Understand why working safely is important
  • Identify common workplace hazards
  • Be able to undertake risk assessments and control risk
  • Assess and control risks in their workplace
  • Understand how their behaviour can impact on safety in their workplace
  • Describe what basic health and safety law is and where to find it

Why Choose SHEQ as your IOSH training provider?

SHEQ Services are a leading IOSH Approved Training Provider, with expert tutors delivering courses both virtually online and in UK training centre locations. If you have any questions about our training courses, please contact us.