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Choosing the Right IOSH Course: Which One is Best for Your Career?

Are you looking to enhance your health and safety knowledge and boost your career prospects?

IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) courses are widely recognised as the gold standard in health and safety training.

This guide explores the different IOSH courses offered by HCS Safety and helps you determine which one best suits you and your goals.

Understanding IOSH Courses

IOSH is a leading professional health and safety organisation in the UK.

They provide a widely respected range of training courses designed to help individuals and organisations develop their knowledge and skills in health and safety. IOSH qualifications are recognised all over the world.

At HCS Safety, we offer three of the most popular IOSH courses:

  1. Working Safely
  2. Managing Safely
  3. Leading Safely

Each course is tailored to a specific level of responsibility and expertise, ensuring that you gain the most relevant knowledge for your role.

IOSH Working Safely: The Foundation Course

The Working Safely course is a one-day program for employees of all levels, regardless of industry sector.

It’s ideal for those who have no prior knowledge of health and safety and want to learn the basics. It covers topics such as:

  • Risk assessment
  • Safe systems of work
  • Emergency procedures

Completing the Working Safely course will give you a solid foundational understanding of health and safety principles and how to apply them in your workplace.

IOSH Managing Safely: The Next Step for Managers and Supervisors

If you’re a manager or supervisor responsible for health and safety, the Managing Safely course is the choice for you. This three-day program covers essential topics such as:

  • The legal framework
  • Risk assessment
  • Accident investigation
  • Emergency procedures

Managing Safely provides participants with a practical understanding of the key elements of health and safety management.

You’ll develop the skills necessary to effectively manage health and safety in your workplace.

IOSH Leading Safely: Empowering Senior Leaders

Leading Safely is a one-day course designed for senior leaders and directors with strategic responsibility for health and safety in their organisations. This course focuses on:

  • Leadership
  • Governance
  • The business case for health and safety

By completing Leading Safely, you’ll gain a broad understanding of senior leaders’ role in health and safety.

You’ll develop the skills to lead your organisation towards building a robust, safe, healthy working environment.

Which IOSH Course is Right for You?

Choosing the right IOSH course depends on your current role, responsibilities, and career aspirations. Here’s a quick guide to help you decide:

  • If you’re an employee looking to learn the basics of health and safety, opt for the Working Safely course.

  • Choose the Managing Safely course if you’re a manager or supervisor responsible for health and safety.

  • If you’re a senior leader or director with strategic health and safety responsibilities, go for the Leading Safely course.

Book Your IOSH Course with HCS Safety

HCS Safety is proud to be an IOSH-approved training provider.

Our experienced trainers deliver engaging and informative courses that equip participants with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles.

Crucially, they mix theoretical and classroom learning with hands-on learning at our state-of-the-art facility in Southampton.

Book your IOSH course with HCS Safety today and join the ranks of professionals who are making a difference in workplace safety.