IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely® – Online Course & Certificate

This course delivers the official IOSH Managing Safely® qualification, the flagship management-level certificate from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. It is the go-to course for anyone responsible for people, projects or operations, giving you the tools to identify, evaluate and control workplace risk with confidence.

Recognised by employers in every sector worldwide, IOSH Managing Safely covers the practical skills and legal awareness that team leaders, supervisors, line managers and project managers need to keep their teams safe and meet their duty of care.

Course Modules

• Module 1: Introducing Managing Safely
• Module 2: Assessing Risk
• Module 3: Controlling Risks
• Module 4: Understanding Responsibilities
• Module 5: Common Hazards
• Module 6: Investigating Accidents and Incidents
• Module 7: Measuring Performance
• Bonus Module: Human Factors

What Does IOSH Managing Safely Cover?

• The moral, legal and financial case for managing health and safety
• How to assess risk using a risk matrix and risk rating system
• Applying the hierarchy of risk control to reduce workplace risk
• Manager responsibilities under UK and international health and safety law
• The six main hazard categories and how to manage common workplace hazards
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, including root cause analysis
• Measuring safety performance using proactive and reactive indicators, plus auditing
• Bonus: human factors — safety culture, individual behaviour and human failure

IOSH Managing Safely – FAQs

Who needs IOSH Managing Safely?

This course is designed for anyone with responsibility for other people at work — line managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, site foremen and department heads. No prior health and safety experience is needed, so it is also a strong choice for newly promoted managers or those moving into a safety-conscious role for the first time.

How long does the IOSH Managing Safely course take?

The online course takes between 20 and 25 hours to complete, with 6 months of access from the date of enrolment so you can study around work commitments. The classroom and virtual classroom versions are delivered over 3 consecutive days.

How long is the IOSH Managing Safely certificate valid?

The IOSH Managing Safely certificate does not have a formal expiry date, but IOSH recommends refresher training every three years to keep your knowledge of legislation and best practice up to date.

Can I take the IOSH Managing Safely course online?

Yes. The course is fully available online with on-demand, self-paced learning. It is also offered through virtual classroom, in-person classroom and on-site corporate formats. The online course is additionally available in Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish and Turkish — making it well suited to international teams.

How is the IOSH Managing Safely course assessed?

Assessment is in two parts. First, a 45-minute multiple-choice test of 30 questions — you need 36 out of 60 marks to pass. Second, a practical workplace risk assessment that you complete and submit within two weeks of finishing the course materials. A template is provided and you need to score 23 out of 38 to pass.

Is the IOSH Managing Safely certificate recognised internationally?

Yes. IOSH Managing Safely is the world's most widely recognised management-level health and safety qualification and is trusted by employers across every industry sector, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare, logistics and professional services.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. You will receive an official IOSH certificate after successfully completing both parts of the assessment.