IOSH Working Safely

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Working safely is a one-day course for people at any level, in any sector, who require a fundamental understanding of health and safety. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how you can make a real difference to the wellbeing of yourself and others through changing your behaviour.

The course is also recognised as an equivalent to a level 1 award in health and safety in a construction environment. This means that delegates who successfully complete it can apply for a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) green Labourer card once they’ve passed the CITB Health, Safety and Environment Operatives (On Screen) Test.

COURSE TOPICS

• Intro to Working Safely


• Defining Hazards and Risks


• Identifying Common Hazards & Risks


• Improving H&S Performance


• Protecting the Environment

COURSE BENEFITS

Beside the legislative requirement to hold a valid CSCS card before entering any registered construction site, this qualification should be considered essential for all operatives, regardless of their respective industry. Having a workforce trained to this standard it is a vital first step to change or even maintain an already strong health and safety culture within any organisation, reducing near misses, accidents and costly downtime.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

10 Question Multiple Choice Exam & 3 Hazard Spotting Exercises

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

Lifelong