Our IOSH Managing Safely® online training course is fully approved by IOSH and our delivery of the course is rated as ‘outstanding’ by IOSH.

  • 100% online so there is no need to attend a classroom
  • Support is provided by our in-house team of IOSH-approved tutors
  • All our IOSH Managing Safely® training materials are included
  • The latest IOSH Managing Safely® Assessment (v5.0) is included
  • The latest IOSH Managing Safely® Project (v5.0) is included
  • The IOSH course registration fee is included
  • You get 190 days to complete the course once you enrol on it
  • You can enrol and start your course immediately
  • There are no hidden charges
  • Those that complete the course receive a genuine IOSH Managing Safely® Digital Certificate issued by IOSH

Our IOSH Managing Safely® online training course is fully approved by IOSH and our delivery of the course is rated as ‘outstanding’ by IOSH.

  • 100% online so there is no need to attend a classroom
  • Support is provided by our in-house team of IOSH-approved tutors
  • All our IOSH Managing Safely® training materials are included
  • The latest IOSH Managing Safely® Assessment (v5.0) is included
  • The latest IOSH Managing Safely® Project (v5.0) is included
  • The IOSH course registration fee is included
  • You get 190 days to complete the course once you enrol on it
  • You can enrol and start your course immediately
  • There are no hidden charges
  • Those that complete the course receive a genuine IOSH Managing Safely® Digital Certificate issued by IOSH

Ideal for individual learners

  • Assured courses
  • Immediate start
  • 24/7 course access
  • User-friendly content
  • 100% online including the final assessment

Ideal for training coordinators

  • Access to a dashboard
  • Quickly enrol students
  • View access expiry dates
  • Download reports
  • Download RoSPA, IoH & CPD certificates
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How Many Users?

£125+vat

Approved training provider 980

Rated
"OUTSTANDING"

During the Quality Assurance Review conducted by IOSH

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Overview

  • Genuine IOSH Managing Safely® Course approved by IOSH and delivered online by us
  • All course fees are included – there are no hidden charges
  • Most learners complete the course in 16-24 hours
  • Works on PC, tablet or smartphone (with internet access)
  • 100% online, including the final assessment

Aim

  • To give managers and supervisors an understanding of everyone’s safety and health responsibilities in the workplace
  • To enable managers and supervisors to recognise how they can influence, control and monitor risk to improve safety and health issues in the workplace

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Describe the key reasons to manage safety and health in the workplace
  • Define the key terms relating to safety and health
  • Identify how the law can have an impact on safety and health in the workplace
  • Describe how to assess, reduce and control risk in the workplace
  • Identify workplace hazards and risks, their impact and how to manage them
  • Identify how to evaluate and respond to an incident
  • List the benefits and characteristics of an effective health and safety management system
  • Describe the principles that underpin good safety and health performance

Module 1 – Introducing managing safely

  • The three key moral, legal and financial reasons for managing safely
  • Manager responsibility and accountability for safety and health in the workplace

Module 2 – Assessing risks

  • The definitions of the terms hazard, hazardous event and risk
  • The definition of the term risk assessment
  • The definitions of the terms likelihood and consequence
  • The risk assessment process and risk rating system
  • The benefits of carrying out risk assessment

Module 3 – Controlling the risks

  • The definition of the term ‘reasonably practicable’
  • How to evaluate risk using a risk matrix and how to control those risks
  • How to reduce risk by applying the ‘hierarchy of risk control’
  • How implementing risk controls can impact the likelihood of an incident, consequence of an incident or both factors
  • The definition of the term ‘residual risk’

Module 4 – Understanding responsibilities

  • What the law requires an organisation to do to protect the safety and health of workers and other persons under its control
  • The definition of the term ‘reasonably foreseeable’
  • The three knowledge tests to help determine ‘reasonably foreseeable’ risks: common, industry and expert knowledge
  • The difference between criminal law and civil law in relation to safety and health
  • The possible outcomes of not working within the law
  • Where to find help and guidance for working within the law
  • The key parts, and the elements of each part, of a health and safety management system
  • The key benefits of introducing a health and safety management system
  • Why leadership is an essential part of a health and safety management system

Module 5 – Understanding hazards

  • The six main hazard categories and how hazards can fall into more than one group
  • Common hazards in the workplace, their effects and symptoms and how to manage them including:
    • Access and egress
    • Aggression and violence
    • Asbestos
    • Bullying
    • Chemicals and harmful substances
    • Computer workstations
    • Confined spaces
    • Drugs and alcohol
    • Electricity
    • Fire
    • Heights
    • Housekeeping and welfare
    • Infection prevention and control
    • Lighting
    • Manual handling
    • Noise
    • Plant and machinery
    • Radiation
    • Slips and trips
    • Stress
    • Temperature
    • Vehicles and transport safety
    • Vibration

Module 6 – Investigating incidents

  • The definitions of the terms incident, accident and near miss
  • The reasons to investigate incidents
  • The benefits of incident investigation
  • The definitions of the terms immediate, underlying and root causes in relation to incidents
  • The actions to be taken following an incident
  • Incident reporting
  • The stages of a structured approach to incident investigation

Module 7 – Measuring performance

  • What types of information performance indicators can give to help improve safety and health in the workplace
  • The characteristics of good key performance indicators
  • The differences between proactive and reactive performance indicators
  • What is meant by auditing
  • The two types of auditing: internal and external
  • Types of evidence used in an audit

Assessment

To complete this course, learners must pass the IOSH Managing Safely® Exam and Project. The cost of both the exam and project are already included in the cost of the course.

Exam

The IOSH Managing Safely® Exam demonstrates the student’s understanding of the information contained within the course. The exam is taken online, so there is no need to attend a training centre. The exam consists of multiple choice questions and must be completed within 45 minutes. Students will need to achieve at least 36 points from a possible 60 to pass the exam. Students can have two attempts at the exam. A student will have to resit the whole course if they do not achieve the required marks on the second attempt.

Project

The IOSH Managing Safely® Project demonstrates the student’s ability to conduct a risk assessment. The assessment can be conducted at the workplace, or anywhere with which the student is familiar. The project is completed online and must be emailed to the HSQE tutors for assessment. Draft copies of the project can be sent to the tutor before formal assessment. The project template consists of three pages:

  • Page 1 is for administrative details and allows you to describe the scope that your risk assessment applies to
  • Page 2 is for your risk assessment, based on a format explained in the course
  • Page 3 is guidance on how to complete your project
    Students need to achieve at least 23 points from a possible 38 points to pass the project.

Purchasing your course(s)

You can purchase your course(s) online using a debit/credit card. To purchase online, simply select how many users you want the course(s) for, then click on the ‘Add to basket’ button on this page.
You can purchase your course(s) over the phone using a debit/credit card. To pay over the phone, please call 0333 733 1111 between 0900 and 1700 hours Monday to Friday to talk to one of our Support Team.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you would rather pay by BACS transfer. You will need to provide in the email your name, postal address, email address, what course(s) you require and the quantity of courses that you require. We will issue you with an invoice and contact details.

Receiving login details (online and phone purchases)

You will be sent an email from [email protected] once you have made you purchase online or over the phone. Please check your email SPAM / JUNK folder if you do not receive the email as it may get blocked by your email firewall. If you have not received it within one hour, and it is not in your SPAM / JUNK folder, you can email [email protected] for a duplicate copy to be sent to you.
If you are a returning customer or have purchased multiple courses, the email will contain details of how to access your Training Coordinators Dashboard. If you are a new user that has purchased a single course, the email will contain details of how to go straight to your course. You should add [email protected] to your email safe-senders list to prevent future emails from us also being blocked.

Enrolling multiple learners onto courses

If you are a returning customer or have purchased multiple courses, you will be able to enrol your learners onto their courses using the Training Coordinators Dashboard that we provide you with. You will be sent individual login details for each learner that you enrol. These details will also be sent in an email from [email protected] . You will need to pass the login details onto the learner.

Course access

The course materials will work on any internet-enabled device running an up-to-date internet browser. Each student will have 190 days from the date of enrolment to log on and complete their course. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting. Students can log out and return any time up until the course is completed or until the 190-day access expires. The course cannot be accessed after the 190 day expiry.

Suitable internet browsers

Both our courses and the dashboard will work on any modern web browser, for example Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari. You should ensure that they are fully updated. Internet Explorer should not be used because it is no longer supported by Microsoft and so may be unstable.

Course certificate

A digital certificate will be issued by IOSH on successful completion of the course and end of course assessment.

Course expiry

Courses not allocated to students will expire after 12 months from purchase.
Courses allocated to students will expire on completion of the course or after 190 days from the original enrolment (whichever is sooner).

Frequently Asked Questions

IOSH Managing Safely® is a widely recognised, market-leading, health and safety training course designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders in any sector. The course provides a fundamental understanding of health and safety principles, equipping participants to manage risks effectively in the workplace.

IOSH Managing Safely was developed by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), one of the leading professional bodies for health and safety practitioners.

IOSH Managing Safely is designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders responsible for health and safety within their teams.

The IOSH Managing Safely® course provides several key benefits for individuals and organisations, including:

For Individuals (Managers & Supervisors)

  • Boosts confidence in managing safety – Provides practical knowledge and skills to handle health and safety responsibilities effectively.
  • Enhances career prospects – A recognised qualification that can improve employability and career progression in management roles.
  • Applies to any industry – The principles covered are relevant to all sectors, making it a versatile qualification.
  • Reduces personal liability – Helps managers and supervisors understand their responsibilities and reduce personal risk.
  • Encourages proactive risk management – Teaches participants how to anticipate and prevent accidents rather than just reacting to them.
  • Improves incident investigation skills – Equips learners with the ability to investigate accidents and prevent recurrence.

For Organisations

  • Can help to reduce workplace accidents and absenteeism – Increased knowledge about health and safety should help lower incident rates, leading to fewer lost working days and reduced insurance costs.
  • Enhances business reputation – Demonstrates a commitment to health and safety, which can improve client confidence and industry standing.
  • Boosts employee engagement and morale – A safer work environment improves overall workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
  • Encourages a positive safety culture – Embeds health and safety awareness into day-to-day operations, reducing resistance to safety measures.
  • Supports legal compliance – Helps managers and supervisors understand and adhere to key health and safety legislation, reducing the risk of injuries and ill health, fines or legal action.
  • Increases productivity – Fewer workplace accidents and disruptions lead to a more efficient workforce.
  • Cost-effective training – A relatively short but impactful course that provides long-term benefits to both the individual and the organisation.
  • You will be in safe hands:
    o We have been delivering IOSH-approved training courses for over 20 years
    o We only use in-house IOSH Approved Tutors – Absolutely NO SUBCONTRACTORS!
    o We have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by IOSH during all our quality assurance reviews
    o We let you see genuine Reviews from our customers – we do not cherry-pick just the best ones
  • You will get great value:
    o We aim to provide ‘assured training in vital skills as a reasonable price, so that cost is no barrier to receiving training’ our low prices reflect this commitment
    o We run all aspects of our courses ourselves and so can pass on those savings to our customers
    o You will receive 5 extra courses, at no extra charge, to all customers that purchase our IOSH Managing Safely course, making it exceptional value
  • We are convenient:
    o Immediate start, so do not have to wait for a start date to begin your course
    o 100% online, so no need to travel, pay for accommodation, or attend a classroom
    o Study anywhere at a time that suites you, you can self-pace your training

Yes, we are IOSH Approved Training Provider number 980, which means we have over 20 years experience of delivering IOSH-approved training courses.

You can confirm our status on the IOSH website, by clicking the link: https://mydetails.iosh.co.uk/home/trainingproviders and entering HSQE Ltd in the Training Provider Search Box at the bottom left of the page.

The eLearning format of our IOSH Managing Safely course allows learners to study at their own pace, offering flexibility to fit around work and personal commitments. While progress varies by individual, most learners complete the course in 16 to 24 hours. This can be spread over several days or weeks, depending on how quickly you choose to study.

There are no entry requirements for IOSH Environment for Business, IOSH Managing Occupational Health and Wellbeing, IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Managing Sustainably, IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors, IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers, IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Workers, or IOSH Working Safely.

To complete the IOSH Managing Safely course, learners must pass the IOSH Managing Safely® Exam and Project. The cost of both the exam and project are already included in the cost of the course – so there is no extra to pay.

Exam:

The IOSH Managing Safely® Exam demonstrates the student’s understanding of the information contained within the course. The exam is taken online, so there is no need to attend a training centre. The exam consists of multiple choice questions and must be completed within 45 minutes. Students will need to achieve at least 36 points from a possible 60 to pass the exam. Students can have two attempts at the exam. A student will have to resit the whole course if they do not achieve the required marks on the second attempt.

Project

The IOSH Managing Safely® Project demonstrates the student’s ability to conduct a risk assessment. The assessment can be conducted at the workplace, or anywhere with which the student is familiar. The project is completed online and must be emailed to the HSQE tutors for assessment. Draft copies of the project can be sent to the tutor before formal assessment. The project template consists of three pages:

  • Page 1 is for administrative details and allows you to describe the scope that your risk assessment applies to
  • Page 2 is for your risk assessment, based on a format explained in the course
  • Page 3 is guidance on how to complete your project

Students need to achieve at least 23 points from a possible 38 points to pass the project.

The IOSH Managing Safely® assessment is designed to be practical and accessible, rather than overly difficult. It focuses on real-world application of health and safety principles, ensuring that managers and supervisors can confidently apply what they have learned.

We find that our self-paced learning format helps, because learners can delay taking the assessment until they are fully confident.

To maximise your chances of passing first time you should:

  • Engage with the course content – Take notes and focus on key concepts.
  • Engage with your IOSH-approved Tutor – They are there to help you if needed
  • Practice completing risk assessments – Get comfortable identifying hazards and control measures. And check out our video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VitalSkills-co-uk
  • Take the mock tests provided with our course – These can help you familiarise yourself with question formats.

For most learners, the assessment is manageable with proper engagement. If you actively participate in the course and understand the core principles, you should pass without difficulty.

To complete the IOSH Managing Safely course, learners must pass the IOSH Managing Safely® Exam and Project. The cost of both the exam and project are already included in the cost of the course – so there is no extra to pay.

The IOSH Managing Safely® Exam demonstrates the student’s understanding of the information contained within the course. The exam is taken online, so there is no need to attend a training centre. The exam consists of multiple choice questions and must be completed within 45 minutes. Students will need to achieve at least 36 points from a possible 60 to pass the exam. Students can have two attempts at the exam. A student will have to resit the whole course if they do not achieve the required marks on the second attempt.

To complete the IOSH Managing Safely course, learners must pass the IOSH Managing Safely® Exam and Project. The cost of both the exam and project are already included in the cost of the course – so there is no extra to pay.

The IOSH Managing Safely® Project demonstrates the student’s ability to conduct a risk assessment. The assessment can be conducted at the workplace, or anywhere with which the student is familiar. The project is completed online and must be emailed to the HSQE tutors for assessment. Draft copies of the project can be sent to the tutor before formal assessment. The project template consists of three pages:

  • Page 1 is for administrative details and allows you to describe the scope that your risk assessment applies to
  • Page 2 is for your risk assessment, based on a format explained in the course
  • Page 3 is guidance on how to complete your project
    Students need to achieve at least 23 points from a possible 38 points to pass the project.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s largest chartered professional body for health and safety. Based in the UK, IOSH is a globally recognised organisation that promotes workplace safety, health, and well-being through training, guidance, and professional development.

IOSH was founded in 1945 and has over 50,000 members worldwide.

IOSH certificates no longer have an expiry date on them, rather, it is up to the employer to decide when refresher training should be given.

However, IOSH recommends that refresher training is given every 3 years, to help maintain knowledge and keep it up to date.

Because:

  • IOSH can release the certificate quicker
  • Students will not have to wait for a hard copy of the certificate to arrive by post
  • Students get lifetime access to the IOSH portal where digital certificates are stored
  • Students are able to download and print their certificates themselves.
  • Better security, with each certificate having a QR code on it that enables the certificate to be verified
  • Better for the planet, from less paper use and transportation

Inspiring Positive Change

Meet the Tutors

John

Managing Director & Professional Head

John founded HSQE Ltd in 2002. He is a Chartered Safety & Health Practitioner (MIOSH), Chartered Environmentalist (MIEMA CEnv) and Chartered Quality Professional (MCQI CQP).

Alice

Business Operations Director

Alice previously worked for us as a HSQE Adviser and Tutor. She is now our Business Operations Director and remains an IEMA and IOSH approved Tutor.

Alex

Continuous Improvement Director

Alex previously worked for us as a HSQE Adviser and Tutor. He is now our Continuous Improvement Director and remains an IEMA and IOSH approved Tutor.

tutor sam
Sam

Key Workstream Director

Sam previously worked for us as a HSQE Adviser and Tutor. She is now our Key Workstream Director and remains an IOSH approved Tutor.