IOSH Working Safely^® Course

A Level 1 awareness course in health and safety, the IOSH Working Safety is ideal for everyone and aims to reduce incidents at work. Suitable as part of employee induction for health and safety

Studied online, this course is a great introduction to health and safety – Available to Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime.

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100% Online study & assessment
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A fun and enjoyable course
Include in employee induction
Improve safety performance
Save business losses by raising awareness
Internationally recognised
Learn the essentials of health & safety to protect yourself and follow workers

Course Cost:

£199 Exc VAT

SKU: IOSHWS50 Categories: Awards in Health & Safety, IOSH Courses

IOSH Working Safely Overview

The IOSH Working Safely course is aimed at all workers / employees. This introductory level health and safety awareness course is suitable for anyone, as ‘working safely’ is proven to be a significant factor in the success of any business.

By undertaking the IOSH Working Safely course you will learn the foundations for good working practices in the workplace for health and safety – to ensure yourself and others are kept safe.

SHEilds have created the course with 100% custom graphics and animations to help teach in our globally recognised way. A unique interactive course you can complete in less than one day!

An Internationally accepted training course, suitable for those working anywhere in the world!

Key Topics

Important key topics covered by the IOSH Working Safely course include:

Introducing working safely
Defining hazard and risk
Identifying common hazards
Improving safety performance

The IOSH Working Safely is Studied & Assessed Online

Our IOSH courses are studied and examined 100% online. Examinations and assessment for the IOSH Working Safely Certificate are completed remotely via Internet connection.

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Course Details

Quick Course Information

Brand	IOSH
Manufacturer	SHEilds Ltd
Study method	Online, eLearning
Course Level	Equivalent to Level 1, Awareness, Introductory
Time dedication	5 Hours, Plus assessment
Course duration / eLearning access	6 Months
Course Start Dates	Any time
Average completion time	1 Day
IOSH assessment	1 x Online Exam, 1 x Online Hazard spotting project
Exam / Project Dates	Any time, Completed Online after study
Exam Fees	Included in course fee

Awarding Body

IOSH est. 1945, is a Chartered body and the largest membership organisation for safety and health professionals in the world. As a training provider, SHEilds are an IOSH approved custom course creator.

You can find out more about the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health from their official website: www.iosh.com

Recommended for

The IOSH Working Safely course is recommended for all employees as a minimum standard.

Study Method

The IOSH Working Safely course is 100% studied and assessed online.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements exist to enrol on the Working Safely training course.

The only critical requirement to enrol on this course is that the student must have an appropriate understanding of the English language in order to understand and express the concepts within the course syllabus.

Questions within IOSH examinations are all phrased in English. Your answers are also required to be provided in English.

As long as you meet the required standard of English, you can enrol on this course.

Study Syllabus

The IOSH working safely course is divided into 4 study modules:

Introducing working safely
Defining hazard and risk
Identifying common hazards
Improving safety performance

IOSH Training Support

All our IOSH courses include Tutor Support. You’ll receive all the guidance you need to successfully complete the Working Safely course and gain a certificate of completion.

Course Assessment

One Online Exam + One Online Hazard Spotting Assessment

After learning from the online study materials, there is 1 online examination and 1 online hazard spotting inspection assessment to pass before the certificate of completion can be awarded.

Students get 6 months access and a maximum of 2 attempts at the course assessment within this period.

How the Managing Safely course is graded

The IOSH working safely course grades are broken down into two parts, an online exam and an online hazard spotting assessment.

The online timed examination, comprising of 33 interactive questions (worth 33 marks).
The online Hazard Spotting Assessment comprising of 4 scenarios, where students are required to correctly identify hazards, risks and controls (worth 16 marks).

The exam and hazard spotting assessment grades are combined totalling a maximum of 49 marks.

To achieve a pass, you must score a minimum of 20 out of 33 marks for the online exam, and 10 out of 16 marks for the online assessment. The minimum overall marks required for a pass is 30.

Exam Fees

All examination and registration fees are included within your course fee.

There may be a fee to post your IOSH Certificate of completion depending on delivery location.

Steps to Pass

There are 4 steps to passing the IOSH Working Safely course.

Enrol on the working safely training course with SHEilds.
Study the modules of the course.
Take the online exam, remotely via Internet connection.
Take the online hazard spotting project assessment.

Once both the online exam & assessment are successfully passed, you’ll receive your final grade.

Students will receive their final IOSH Working Safely grade online or directly from our tutors. Between 8-10 weeks later your certificate of completion will be sent to your course provider (SHEilds). We’ll then contact you and send your certificate to an address of your choosing via post. There may be a small courier delivery fee.

Career Progression

Once you have successfully gained the IOSH Working Safely certificate, we recommend progressing to a level 2 or equivalent qualification, ideally the IOSH Managing Safely course.

Alternatively studying a level 3 NEBOSH National / International General certificate in health & safety is a great next step for those considering a career in health and safety practice.

If you’re unsure what’s best your career, ask us for advice.

Course Guide & Syllabus

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IOSH Working Safely Syllabus Overview: What you will learn from this course
Module	Content
Module 1: Introducing working safely	Why it is important to work safely. Who is responsible for safety and health in the workplace. An organisation’s responsibilities for safety and health. Who has responsibility for workers’ actions.
Module 2: Defining hazard and risks	The six hazard groups: mechanical, physical, chemical, environmental, biological, organisational. Hazards that are not easy to identify. What is meant by the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’. What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’. What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’. Deciding on what actions to take to control risk. What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’.
Module 3: Identifying common hazards	An overview of the following common hazards, including how they can cause harm and what can be done about them: aggression and violence, asbestos, bullying, chemicals and harmful substances, computer workstations, confined spaces, drugs and alcohol, electricity, fire, getting in and out, heights, housekeeping, lighting, manual handling, noise, personal hygiene, plant and machinery, slips and trips, stress, temperature, vehicles and transport, welfare facilities.
Module 4: Improving safety performance	What an organisation can do to manage and improve safety and health in the workplace. Workers’ responsibilities for improving safety and health in the workplace. How attitude and behaviour can affect safety and health in the workplace. What a ‘safe system of work’ is. What a ‘permit to work’ is. How safety signs can play an important part in communicating safety and health information. Using personal protective equipment (PPE). The safety and health of other people who may come on site, including contractors, visitors and members of the public. The role of safety committees and worker representatives in safety and health. Types of workplace inspections. Emergency procedures. What is meant by the terms ‘incident’, ‘accident’ and ‘near miss’. Reporting incidents, including near misses and accidents. First aid provision. The role of the safety and health enforcement inspector. Health surveillance and monitoring.

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Course Cost

£199 Exc VAT

SKU: IOSHWS50 Categories: Awards in Health & Safety, IOSH Courses

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Open: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Phone: +971 4 375 4012

Why study with SHEilds?

Established since 2002, SHEilds are an accredited health and safety training provider centre. SHEilds are one of the worlds largest NEBOSH and IOSH training providers, become one of the thousands of students studying with us today.

The World’s First Online IOSH Provider

Beating the competition since 2005, we’re very proud to claim, SHEilds are the very first provider in the world to offer NEBOSH & IOSH training entirely online!

What is eLearning?

As a SHEilds student, online access to our easy to use IOSH eLearning platform is provided. Students use the eLearning platform to study learning materials, receive tutor support and interact with online activities to aid learning.

Find out more about the benefits of studying by eLearning, see our examples and learn, what is eLearning?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I study IOSH Working Safely?

It is a legal requirement everybody in the workplace receives health and safety training. The IOSH Working Safely is a great addition to health and safety induction training within any organisation.

What level is IOSH Working Safely?

IOSH working safely is equivalent to a level 1 awareness qualification on the National Qualification Framework.

To progress further, we suggest moving on to an IOSH Managing Safely level 2 course.

See the qualification frameworks below to compare courses.

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How can I study IOSH Working Safely?

IOSH training is conducted via the SHEilds elearning platform which provides you access to your own individual virtual training area. The training has been designed to be user friendly, informative and interactive and includes video and audio.

The interactive nature of the course aids retention of information, meaning that, not only will you be able to successfully pass the examinations you will be able to make a real difference in your own workplace.

How long is IOSH Working Safely?

The IOSH Working Safely is a 5 hour course, plus the assessment.

SHEilds provide students with 6 months to complete the course, however most complete it within one day.

How do I take my IOSH Working Safely exam?

The IOSH Working Safely course requires you to complete a two-part examination to successfully pass and be eligible to claim your certificate.

Both exams are taken online, at the end of the training.

Where do I sit the IOSH Working Safely exam?

IOSH Working Safely examinations are completed entirely online.

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