IOSH Working Safely Course
IOSH Working Safely Course - It’s not about teaching, it's about learning
Forget ‘chalk and talk’. It’s time to turn traditional training on its head. We need to inspire delegates, to get them engaged with health and safety. If learning is enjoyable and stimulating we stand a better chance of getting vital health and safety messages across.
Easier said than done? Not if we work in partnership. PJH Safety Training Ltd provide the tools, and our accredited trainers provide the training expertise.
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IOSH Working safely delivers...
Who should go on IOSH Working safely?
IOSH Working safely is for people at any level, in any sector, needing a grounding in the essentials of health and safety. Everyone at work should have an understanding of why they must 'work safely' - and this course offers exactly that.
What will they get out of IOSH Working Safely?
What they need to know – and are perhaps reluctant to learn about - in a refreshingly informal way.
IOSH Working safely isn’t supposed to turn delegates into safety experts. It focuses on why health and safety is important, and how individuals can make a real difference to the wellbeing of themselves and others through changing their behaviour.
What will their employer get out of it?
- nationally recognised and respected certificated training for their teams
- peace of mind offered by training that's designed and quality - controlled by the Chartered body for health and safety
- minimum disruption to working days and shifts - the one-day programme includes the assessment, so there's no need to free up further time for a test after the course
- Working safely meets the government's guidelines for introductory health and safety training and is a 100 per cent match to the Health and Safety Executive's 'passport' syllabus
- two key areas - health and safety and environmental basics - are covered in a single self-contained session
IOSH Working safely covers...
1. Introducing working safely
It's not unusual for delegates coming on an introductory course to think that accidents only happen to 'other people'. This module stresses the realities of the human suffering behind the statistics and emphasises the importance of personal responsibility.
2. Defining hazard and risk
This module puts 'hazard' and 'risk' into everyday language, and uses familiar examples to show what can happen. Importantly, it makes it clear that even something that is very simple or repeated over and over again can go wrong, with serious consequences. Focusing on the six broad hazard groups, delegates are asked to think about the hazards and risks they come across in their own work. 'Risk assessment' is demystified - delegates learn that we all carry out informal assessments day in, day out.
3. Identifying common hazards
All the main issues are covered in this module – entrances and exits, work traffic, fire, chemicals, electricity, physical and verbal abuse, bullying, stress, noise and the working environment, slips, trips and falls, and manual handling. Each area is backed by crystal clear examples and recognisable scenarios, and useful summaries reinforce the key learning points.
4. Improving safety performance
This module deals with systems and processes, making sure that any jargon is explained in easily understood terms. The session bridges the gap between management and workforce, encouraging delegates to play a part in processes that are commonly seen as just down to their manager or supervisor. Other areas - including contract work, inspections, safe systems and permits, protective equipment, signage, emergency procedures, reporting and health checks - are all focused on from the delegate’s point of view.
5. Protecting our environment
A short but effective introduction to waste and pollution leads into a look at how organisations and individual team members can get involved in reducing environmental impacts. Memorable and thought-provoking facts and figures help drive the points home. The comprehensive Working safely package contains:
- full PowerPoint presentation featuring state-of-the-art animation
- clear delegate workbook with sections for notes and Q&A sessions, and plenty of simple, custom-designed illustrations - no clip art!
- user-friendly trainer notes including focused training tips and extra background information so that trainers can go into more detail in all the key areas
- a board game and quizzes to bring health and safety to life and maximise interactivity
- a bank of assessments - delegates understanding of health and safety basics is evaluated using multi-format questions and a hazard-spotting exercise
For more information on IOSH Working Safely courses, please contact PJH Safety Training Ltd
