This IOSH accredited course will provide delegates in a managerial position with knowledge on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams.
- Law and Regulations
- An overview of the key pieces of legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace
- Risk Management
- Understanding, assessing and controlling risk to ’reasonably practicable’ levels
- Accidents at Work
- Investigating accidents in the workplace to establish immediate and root causes
- Health & Safety Performance Indicators
- Analysing reactive and proactive health and safety performance indicators
- Environmental & Pollution Management
- Appreciate the fundamental requirements of effective environmental waste and pollution management
Delegates in a role with supervisory or managerial responsibility in any sector, and any organisation.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Following the completion of the course there will be a 6-8 week lead time for certificates to be despatched to delegates. There is no recourse for a Statement in Lieu during this lead time due to the requirement for IOSH to independently grade each assessment paper.
The process following course completion is as follows;
- On the final day delegates are given an assessment paper which they are require to take away with them, complete and return back to the trainer within 2 weeks. The trainer will only start marking the paperwork once:
- All delegates have completed and returned the assessments
- The two week deadline has elapsed
- Once all assessments are complete the trainer will mark the papers and forward on to IOSH.
- IOSH will independently mark the assessments within a two week window.
- IOSH will notify of any fails and post pass certificate to the trainer.
- The trainer will forward the results and certificates to HSS.
- HSS will forward results and certificate.
IOSH - Managing Safely Course FAQs
About IOSH
Q1. What is IOSH?
IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the UK’s leading professional body for workplace health and safety, providing globally recognised training and qualifications for health and safety professionals at all levels.
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Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. IOSH - Managing Safely is a fully accredited course delivered by HSS Training, an accredited IOSH training provider.
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About the Course
Q3. What is IOSH Managing Safely?
It’s a practical, workplace-focused health and safety course aimed at improving safety awareness and responsibility at management level. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore workplace laws, risk management, accident investigation, safety performance, and environmental management.
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Q4. Why is IOSH Managing Safely popular in construction?
It is widely used across the construction sector because it helps supervisors manage site risks more effectively, supports compliance with UK health and safety legislation, and is often required or preferred by contractors and principal contractors.
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Q5. What level is IOSH Managing Safely?
This is an entry-level management course for supervisors and team leaders.
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Q6. How does IOSH Managing Safely differ from other IOSH courses?
IOSH Managing Safely focuses on day-to-day management for managers/supervisors.
IOSH Working Safely covers basic employee-level safety.
IOSH Leading Safely focuses on strategic safety leadership for senior directors and executives.
Sector-specific courses such as Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing or Safety for Executives and Directors provide specialist knowledge.
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Who Should Attend
Q7. Who is this course for?
Line managers and team leaders responsible for day-to-day safety, operational managers overseeing operations across construction, manufacturing and facilities, supervisors and senior staff stepping into a management role.
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Q8. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should be at least 18 years old and have a competent understanding of written and spoken English. No other formal qualifications required.
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How the Training Works
Q9. Is IOSH Managing Safely classroom-based or practical?
The course is classroom-based learning using practical workplace examples and discussions. The focus is applying health and safety principles to real managerial scenarios.
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Q10. What delivery options are available for IOSH Managing Safely?
You can complete this course in person, via live remote learning, or self-paced e-learning.
You can learn more about other delivery options below:
__________________________________________________________________________ Q11. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
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Q12. What should I bring on the day?
Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) and wear comfortable workwear. PPE is only required for operational venues and will include safety boots, hi-vis, hard hat, gloves, eye protection, long sleeve top and full-length trousers. Delegates must contact us on 0345 605 0006 to confirm PPE requirements for their chosen training centre, as PPE compliance is required for access to live site locations.
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Q13. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
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Assessments & Certification
Q14. What results can be expected from the course?
For organisations, IOSH Managing Safely aims to support fewer accidents and absences, stronger safety culture, better staff engagement, and improved compliance and supply chain confidence.
For managers, it aims to deliver practical tools for immediate use, builds confidence in managing health and safety, and aims to reduce risk, incidents, and liability.
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Q15. How is the course assessed?
Delegates complete a take-home assessment paper that must be completed and returned within 2 weeks. Trainers mark papers after the assessment is returned and marked independently by IOSH.
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Q16. What certification will I receive?
A digital IOSH Managing Safely certificate is issued after independent grading, typically 6–8 weeks after the course. Printed copies may be available to purchase, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 for details.
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Q17. How long is the IOSH certificate valid?
The IOSH Managing Safely certificate does not expire, however the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher training is strongly recommended every 3 years to keep up to date with current health and safety practice and legislation.
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Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q18. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
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Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
This IOSH accredited course will provide delegates in a managerial position with knowledge on the practical actions they need to take to handle health and safety in their teams.
- Law and Regulations
- An overview of the key pieces of legislation and regulations that apply to the workplace
- Risk Management
- Understanding, assessing and controlling risk to ’reasonably practicable’ levels
- Accidents at Work
- Investigating accidents in the workplace to establish immediate and root causes
- Health & Safety Performance Indicators
- Analysing reactive and proactive health and safety performance indicators
- Environmental & Pollution Management
- Appreciate the fundamental requirements of effective environmental waste and pollution management
IOSH - Managing Safely Course FAQs
About IOSH
Q1. What is IOSH?
IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the UK’s leading professional body for workplace health and safety, providing globally recognised training and qualifications for health and safety professionals at all levels.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q2. Is this course accredited?
Yes. IOSH - Managing Safely is a fully accredited course delivered by HSS Training, an accredited IOSH training provider.
__________________________________________________________________________
About the Course
Q3. What is IOSH Managing Safely?
It’s a practical, workplace-focused health and safety course aimed at improving safety awareness and responsibility at management level. Delegates will have the opportunity to explore workplace laws, risk management, accident investigation, safety performance, and environmental management.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q4. Why is IOSH Managing Safely popular in construction?
It is widely used across the construction sector because it helps supervisors manage site risks more effectively, supports compliance with UK health and safety legislation, and is often required or preferred by contractors and principal contractors.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q5. What level is IOSH Managing Safely?
This is an entry-level management course for supervisors and team leaders.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q6. How does IOSH Managing Safely differ from other IOSH courses?
IOSH Managing Safely focuses on day-to-day management for managers/supervisors.
IOSH Working Safely covers basic employee-level safety.
IOSH Leading Safely focuses on strategic safety leadership for senior directors and executives.
Sector-specific courses such as Managing Occupational Health & Wellbeing or Safety for Executives and Directors provide specialist knowledge.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Who Should Attend
Q7. Who is this course for?
Line managers and team leaders responsible for day-to-day safety, operational managers overseeing operations across construction, manufacturing and facilities, supervisors and senior staff stepping into a management role.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q8. Are there any entry requirements?
Delegates should be at least 18 years old and have a competent understanding of written and spoken English. No other formal qualifications required.
_________________________________________________________________________________
How the Training Works
Q9. Is IOSH Managing Safely classroom-based or practical?
The course is classroom-based learning using practical workplace examples and discussions. The focus is applying health and safety principles to real managerial scenarios.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q10. What delivery options are available for IOSH Managing Safely?
You can complete this course in person, via live remote learning, or self-paced e-learning.
You can learn more about other delivery options below:
__________________________________________________________________________ Q11. Is lunch provided during the course?
Lunch is not provided so delegates are advised to bring their own lunch or make use of nearby facilities. Training centres are equipped with a kettle, microwave and fridge if needed.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Q12. What should I bring on the day?
Photo ID (Passport or Driving Licence) and wear comfortable workwear. PPE is only required for operational venues and will include safety boots, hi-vis, hard hat, gloves, eye protection, long sleeve top and full-length trousers. Delegates must contact us on 0345 605 0006 to confirm PPE requirements for their chosen training centre, as PPE compliance is required for access to live site locations.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q13. Is there parking available at the training centre?
Most of our training venues offer free on-site parking, although spaces may be limited. You’ll receive full parking details, including What3Words navigation, once your booking is confirmed. Alternatively, you can find parking availability and other venue details on our Training Centres information page.
______________________________________________________________________________
Assessments & Certification
Q14. What results can be expected from the course?
For organisations, IOSH Managing Safely aims to support fewer accidents and absences, stronger safety culture, better staff engagement, and improved compliance and supply chain confidence.
For managers, it aims to deliver practical tools for immediate use, builds confidence in managing health and safety, and aims to reduce risk, incidents, and liability.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q15. How is the course assessed?
Delegates complete a take-home assessment paper that must be completed and returned within 2 weeks. Trainers mark papers after the assessment is returned and marked independently by IOSH.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Q16. What certification will I receive?
A digital IOSH Managing Safely certificate is issued after independent grading, typically 6–8 weeks after the course. Printed copies may be available to purchase, please contact our team on 0345 605 0006 for details.
__________________________________________________________________________
Q17. How long is the IOSH certificate valid?
The IOSH Managing Safely certificate does not expire, however the IOSH Managing Safely Refresher training is strongly recommended every 3 years to keep up to date with current health and safety practice and legislation.
__________________________________________________________________________
Delegate Support & Accessibility
Q18. What support is available if I have additional needs or require adjustments?
At HSS Training, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment. If you’re neurodivergent, have a disability, have a specific learning need, or English isn’t your first language, please refer to our reasonable adjustments guide.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Still Have Questions?
If you need further support please contact us on 0345 605 0006, use our live chat or email training@hss.com.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Delegates in a role with supervisory or managerial responsibility in any sector, and any organisation.
As a company that is committed to providing high quality services to all our clients, we will always aim to make reasonable adjustments ensuring all individuals receive the required help they need. Click here to learn more
Following the completion of the course there will be a 6-8 week lead time for certificates to be despatched to delegates. There is no recourse for a Statement in Lieu during this lead time due to the requirement for IOSH to independently grade each assessment paper.
The process following course completion is as follows;
- On the final day delegates are given an assessment paper which they are require to take away with them, complete and return back to the trainer within 2 weeks. The trainer will only start marking the paperwork once:
- All delegates have completed and returned the assessments
- The two week deadline has elapsed
- Once all assessments are complete the trainer will mark the papers and forward on to IOSH.
- IOSH will independently mark the assessments within a two week window.
- IOSH will notify of any fails and post pass certificate to the trainer.
- The trainer will forward the results and certificates to HSS.
- HSS will forward results and certificate.
