About this course

The IOSH Managing Safety (MS) course is a globally recognized qualification designed to provide participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage health and safety in the workplace.

Key components covered in the course typically include:

• Health and Safety Management Systems: Understanding the principles of health and safety management systems, including policy development, planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Legal and Regulatory Requirements:Familiarization with relevant health and safety laws, regulations, and standards governing workplace safety, including responsibilities of employers, employees, and duty holders.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Learning how to identify workplace hazards, assess associated risks, and implement control measures to mitigate risks to health and safety.
• Workplace Hazards: Understanding common workplace hazards such as physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards, ergonomic hazards, and psychosocial hazards, and learning how to manage these hazards effectively.
• Incident Investigation and Reporting:Training in incident investigation techniques to identify root causes of accidents, near misses, and occupational illnesses, and learning how to report findings and implement corrective actions.
• Emergency Preparedness and Response: Understanding emergency response procedures for different types of emergencies, including fire emergencies, chemical spills, natural disasters, and medical emergencies.
• Health and Safety Culture: Developing strategies to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace, including employee engagement, training, communication, and leadership.

By completing the IOSH Managing Safety (MS) course, participants gain a comprehensive understanding of occupational health and safety management principles and practices, enabling them to effectively lead and manage health and safety initiatives in the workplace. This qualification is suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, and other personnel with health and safety responsibilities across various industries and organizations.