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What Do the IOSH Courses Cover?

18 October 2024

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Whether you are looking to improve workplace safety standards or boost your own credentials, an IOSH course is an excellent step forward. IOSH courses are internationally recognised - so let’s look at what training courses such as the IOSH Working Safely Course cover and why choosing a trusted training provider like Target Zero Training is so important.

IOSH offers a variety of courses aimed at equipping employees and managers with the skills they need to ensure workplace safety. We offer two of the most popular courses here at Target Zero Training, and they are as follows:

The IOSH Working Safely qualification is a 1-day course that is suitable for all workers. Completing the course can help to create a strong safety culture in the workplace, improving productivity and your company’s reputation. The training will teach delegates how to:

  • Carry out work activities without posing a risk to themselves or others
  • Understand the consequences of not working in a safe summer
  • Spot hazards, risks and risk controls and understand the importance of risk assessment
  • Take appropriate workplace precautions and understand how important they are, day-to-day
  • Identify lines of communication in their place of work
  • Know which safety signs and signals to look out for
  • Report incidents and near misses in their places of work correctly

This 3-day course is designed for anyone and everyone in a senior role or who is working towards a more senior position, who wants to learn the basics of safety and health. It goes beyond the basics, and participants will cover:

  • Risk assessment and control
  • Health & Safety legislation
  • Identifying common hazards including:
    • Fire
    • Electricity
    • Work equipment hazards
    • PUWER
    • Movement of people
    • Sources of vehicle hazards
    • Housekeeping
    • Manual handling
    • Harms from DSE
    • Noise
    • Chemicals and substances
  • Active monitoring
  • Investigating accidents
  • Safety management systems

Choosing the right training provider is vital if you are going to get the very most out of your learning experience. Here is why so many of our customers choose us:

We are fully accredited, so you can be sure that your IOSH qualifications will be recognised by employers and professional bodies all over the world. Our years of experience in delivering IOSH courses ensures that your training meets the highest possible standards, giving you confidence in the knowledge you will gain. 

As an approved training provider, Target Zero employs experienced trainers with a deep understanding of health and safety across all industries, enabling them to deliver practical, real-world advice that can be applied immediately in your workplace.

Target Zero has a proven track record of delivering successful IOSH courses to clients across a wide range of industries. Our high pass rates and positive testimonials are just two indicators of our commitment to helping everyone who chooses us to achieve their health and safety goals.

IOSH courses are vital for anyone looking to enhance their understanding of workplace safety, and we provide both the IOSH Working Safely and IOSH Managing Safely courses. To find out more and discover which one is right for you, please get in touch today.

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