Introduction

The IOSH Managing Safely program is designed for managers in all sectors to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to manage health and safety effectively in their workplace. Safety is a core managerial responsibility, with both legal and corporate obligations requiring managers to prevent accidents, protect employees, and maintain safe work environments.

This course enables managers to assess risks, introduce controls, investigate incidents, monitor safety performance, and understand the components of a Safety Management System (SMS). It also emphasizes environmentally responsible practices and sustainable safety strategies.

Objectives

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

• Understand, assess, and control workplace risks
• Comprehend managerial responsibilities for safety
• Investigate accidents and incidents effectively
• Measure and monitor safety performance
• Implement environmentally responsible and sustainable practices

Target Audience

• Managers and supervisors at all levels
• Team leaders and department heads
• Safety officers and coordinators
• Operational managers responsible for employee safety
• Professionals seeking IOSH certification or improving workplace safety competence

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction and Assessing Risks

• Course overview and objectives
• Importance of managing safety in the workplace
• The manager’s responsibilities for safety
• Risk assessment process and methodology
• Conducting effective risk assessments

Day 2: Controlling Risks & Understanding Responsibilities

• Methods to reduce workplace risks
• Hierarchy of risk control
• Understanding manager responsibilities
• Overview of Civil Law & Criminal Law in workplace safety
• Components of a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Mock Assessment 1

Day 3: Identifying Hazards

• Common workplace hazards
• Techniques for hazard identification
• Physical hazards: machinery, slips, trips, falls
• Chemical hazards and exposure management
• Video demonstrations
• Mock Assessment 2

Day 4: Investigating Incidents & Accidents

• Importance of incident and accident investigation
• How accidents occur: causes and consequences
• Conducting investigations and documenting findings
• Writing effective incident reports
• Mock Assessment 3

Day 5: Measuring Performance & Environmental Protection

• Active and reactive monitoring techniques
• Conducting audits and inspections
• Revision of key concepts
• Preparation for practical assessment
• Final assessment and briefing