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IOSH Working Safely Course UK - accredited IOSH health and safety awareness qualification for all employees

IOSH Working Safely

Accredited 1-Day Course — All Employees

1 Day
IOSH Accredited
UK-wide & Online Zoom

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Course Overview

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Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is a 1-day programme accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It is designed for all employees in the workplace who are required to meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act.

The IOSH Working Safely certificated course has been developed by IOSH to address the training needs of the workforce in the light of developments in safety and health legislation. This one-day course ensures that all non-managerial staff have a basic understanding of safe and healthy working practices and are able to comply with both statutory requirements and those of their employer in accordance with the company Health and Safety policy.

All delegates who pass the course assessment will receive the IOSH Working Safely Certificate, which is internationally recognised and issued directly by IOSH.

Course Modules

Module 1 – Introducing working safely
Module 2 – Defining hazard and risks
Module 3 – Identifying common hazards
Module 4 – Improving safety performance
Module 5 – Protecting our environment

Who Should Attend

IOSH Working Safely is suitable for employees at all levels in any sector who need a basic understanding of health and safety at work. It is particularly valuable for:

All non-managerial employees
New starters and inductions
Warehouse and logistics workers
Office and administrative staff
Retail and hospitality workers
Healthcare support workers
Construction and trades workers
Manufacturing and production staff

Course Details

Duration1 day (10am – 4:30pm)
AccreditationIOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
CertificateIOSH Working Safely Certificate
AssessmentWritten test and hazard-spotting exercise
DeliveryClassroom (UK-wide venues) or Live Online Zoom
In-houseAvailable for groups of 6+ at your premises
LocationsLondon, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast

Available Course Dates

IOSH Working Safely Course UK - accredited IOSH health and safety awareness qualification for employees

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In-House IOSH Working Safely

As well as our public courses, Abertay Training can arrange an in-house IOSH Working Safely course at your venue on your dates for your group — whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. In-house delivery is ideal for organisations with 6 or more delegates and can be more cost-effective than sending staff to public courses.

Frequently Asked Questions

IOSH Working Safely is designed for all employees in any sector who need a basic understanding of health and safety at work. It is particularly suitable for workers who are required to meet the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 but do not have managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

Also Available: IOSH Managing Safely

For managers and supervisors, our IOSH Managing Safely course (3–4 days) provides a comprehensive knowledge of how to manage health and safety in the workplace. Candidates are awarded the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate on successful completion.

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Course Information

Duration

1 Day (10am – 4:30pm)

Accreditation

IOSH Accredited Certificate

Suitable For

All employees (non-managerial)

Locations

UK-wide venues + Online Zoom

In-house available for 6+ delegates

Accreditations

Abertay Training is accredited and certified by the UK's leading health, safety and quality bodies.

  • SafeCert Awards

    Abertay Training is an approved SafeCert Awarding Centre, delivering nationally recognised trainer qualifications accredited by SafeCert Awards — the UK's leading awarding body for health and safety training.

  • SafeCert CPD

    All Abertay Training courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited by SafeCert, meaning delegates can count their training towards their annual CPD requirements.

  • IOSH Managing Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely, the world's most popular health and safety qualification for managers and supervisors, awarded by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

  • IOSH Working Safely

    Abertay Training is an approved provider of IOSH Working Safely, the internationally recognised health and safety qualification for all levels of the workforce, awarded by IOSH.

  • IFE Affiliate

    Abertay Training is an affiliate organisation of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), confirming that our fire safety trainer courses meet the professional standards set by the IFE.

  • ISO 9001 Quality

    Abertay Training holds ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS, demonstrating our commitment to consistent, high-quality training delivery.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental

    Abertay Training holds ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification, demonstrating our commitment to minimising environmental impact across all our training operations.

  • ISO 45001 Safety

    Abertay Training holds ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification, the international standard for workplace health and safety, independently audited by ISOQAR and accredited by UKAS.

  • Backcare Member

    Abertay Training is a Professional Member of Backcare, the UK charity for back and neck pain. This membership confirms that our manual handling and patient handling trainer courses meet Backcare's professional standards.

  • RoSPA Member

    Abertay Training is a member of RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents), the UK's leading safety organisation, reinforcing our commitment to the highest standards of health and safety training.

Abertay Training holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, is a SafeCert Approved Centre, an approved provider of IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Working Safely, an IFE Affiliate, and a professional member of Backcare and RoSPA.

Venue Information

Choose your preferred training location. All venues offer the same high-quality course with full certification.

Online Zoom

Location

Learn from anywhere in the UK

Contact

0333 500 5000

Course Hours

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM (2 days)

✓ Online Course Benefits

  • • No travel costs - save time and money
  • • Same Level 3 SafeCert certification
  • • Live instructor via Zoom (not recorded)
  • • All trainer resources included
  • • Interactive practical demonstrations
Online Zoom training session with professional instructor

What Our Students Say

4.8(5 verified reviews)
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"Excellent course, very well structured and the trainer was knowledgeable and engaging. I feel fully prepared to deliver training in my workplace."

Sarah Mitchell

HR Manager, NHS Trust

Edinburgh · November 2024

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"Outstanding training experience. The practical elements were particularly valuable and I now have the confidence to train my colleagues effectively."

James Robertson

Health & Safety Officer, Construction Ltd

Glasgow · October 2024

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"Very professional and thorough. The course exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend Abertay Training to anyone looking to become a qualified trainer."

Emma Thompson

Team Leader, Care Home Group

Dundee · September 2024

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"Great course content and delivery. The materials provided are excellent and will be very useful when I deliver training to my team."

Michael Chen

Operations Manager, Manufacturing Co

Aberdeen · August 2024

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"Brilliant experience from start to finish. The online booking was easy, the venue was excellent, and the training itself was first class."

Lisa Anderson

Training Coordinator, Local Authority

Perth · July 2024