IOSH Approved Online Courses | Working Safely & Managing Safely
Develop practical workplace health and safety skills with IOSH approved online training for employees, supervisors, managers and team leaders. Choose the course that matches your role and study at a time that suits you.
IOSH Working Safely vs Managing Safely
Both courses provide practical health and safety training, but they are designed for different roles.
| IOSH Working Safely | IOSH Managing Safely | |
| Best suited to | Employees and workers | Managers, supervisors and team leaders |
| Main focus | Workplace safety awareness | Managing workplace health and safety |
| Risk awareness | Understand workplace risks and hazards | Assess and control workplace risks |
| Health & safety responsibilities | Understand individual responsibilities | Understand management responsibilities |
| Incident investigation | Introduction to safety management | Practical incident investigation |
| Safety performance | Understand the importance of improvement | Measure and monitor safety performance |
| Practical application | Develop safer working practices | Apply risk management within your team |
What Will You Learn?
The content depends on the IOSH course you choose.
IOSH Working Safely
Working Safely introduces learners to:
- Hazard and risk
- Common workplace hazards
- Health and safety responsibilities
- Improving safety performance
- Safe working practices
The course is designed to give employees and workers a practical understanding of workplace health and safety.
IOSH Managing Safely
Managing Safely covers:
- Introduction to managing safely
- Assessing risks
- Controlling risks
- Understanding responsibilities
- Understanding workplace hazards
- Investigating incidents
- Measuring safety performance
The course is designed to help managers, supervisors and team leaders apply health and safety principles within their areas of responsibility.
Select Your Course
Frequently Asked Questions
What are IOSH courses?
IOSH courses are workplace health and safety training courses designed to provide practical knowledge and awareness of health and safety. UKCAT College offers IOSH Working Safely for employees and workers and IOSH Managing Safely for managers, supervisors and team leaders.
What is the difference between IOSH Working Safely and Managing Safely?
IOSH Working Safely is primarily designed for employees and workers who need an introduction to workplace health and safety. IOSH Managing Safely is designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders who have responsibility for managing health and safety within their teams.
Which IOSH course is best for employees?
IOSH Working Safely is generally the most suitable option for employees and workers who want to develop their understanding of workplace health and safety.
Which IOSH course is best for managers?
IOSH Managing Safely is designed for managers, supervisors and team leaders who need to understand how to manage workplace health and safety and control risks within their areas of responsibility.
Can I study IOSH courses online?
Yes. UKCAT College offers IOSH Working Safely and IOSH Managing Safely as online courses, allowing learners to complete their training remotely.
Do I need previous health and safety experience?
Previous health and safety experience is not required for these courses. They are designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical understanding appropriate to their role.
Will I receive an IOSH certificate?
Successful learners receive an official IOSH digital certificate upon successful completion of their chosen course. The certificate and relevant IOSH registration costs are included in the course fee.
How do I choose the right IOSH course?
If you are an employee or worker, IOSH Working Safely is generally the appropriate course. If you are a manager, supervisor or team leader, IOSH Managing Safely is likely to be more suitable.
If you are unsure which course is right for you, contact UKCAT College for guidance.
