Health and Safety

IOSH Managing Safely Level 2

This market-leading health and safety course equips managers and supervisors with the practical skills to handle health and safety within their teams. It focuses on effective risk management and legal compliance in any sector.

Awarding BodyIOSH
LevelLevel 2
Students10K
Reviews4.9 (7.5K)
IOSH Managing Safely Level 2

Course Features

This course is designed to be high-impact and engaging, moving away from "death by PowerPoint" to focus on thought-provoking facts and case studies. It provides a practical, step-by-step approach to safety that managers can apply immediately. The training ensures that health and safety is embedded into the heart of your business operations.

  • Internationally Recognized: A certification respected globally across all industries.
  • No Prerequisites: Open to anyone regardless of prior safety knowledge.
  • Flexible Delivery: Available via classroom, virtual learning, or e-learning.
  • Practical Assessment: Focuses on real-world application rather than just theory.
  • Interactive Content: Uses high-quality animated graphics and scenarios.
  • Efficient Duration: Typically completed in 3 to 4 days (approx. 22 hours).

About This Course

The IOSH Managing Safely course is the premier course for line managers who need to understand their health and safety responsibilities. Unlike other safety courses that can be dry and legalistic, this program is designed to be engaging and practical. It gives managers the confidence to drive health and safety issues within their teams, ensuring they can assess and control risks and investigate incidents effectively.

The curriculum covers the core responsibilities required to manage safely and emphasizes that health and safety is an integral part of the day-to-day management role, not an add-on. By the end of the course, delegates will understand how their actions contribute to the organization's safety culture and overall success.

Key Highlights:

  1. Universal Application: Suitable for managers in any sector or organization.

  2. Risk-Based Approach: Teaches how to prioritize risks based on likelihood and severity.

  3. Legal Awareness: Clarifies the manager's liability and accountability.

  4. Performance Focus: Demonstrates how safety improves the bottom line.

  5. Standardized Syllabus: Ensures consistent training quality worldwide.

  6. Certified Success: Successful candidates receive an official IOSH certificate.

What You'll Learn

Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to manage health and safety in the workplace efficiently. The course breaks down complex legal and technical jargon into clear, manageable principles. You will learn how to identify potential hazards, assess the risks they pose, and implement controls to mitigate them, ensuring a safer working environment for everyone.

10 Key Learning Outcomes:

  1. How to define "hazard" and "risk" clearly.

  2. Using the risk assessment matrix to evaluate danger levels.

  3. Implementing the "Hierarchy of Risk Control."

  4. Understanding the legal framework and "reasonably practicable" measures.

  5. Identifying common workplace hazards (fire, electricity, chemicals, etc.).

  6. The impact of human factors on safety performance.

  7. How to carry out a basic accident/incident investigation.

  8. The importance of safety management systems (Plan, Do, Check, Act).

  9. Measuring safety performance using active and reactive monitoring.

  10. Basic principles of environmental management and pollution control.

Who Should Attend?

This course is specifically designed for anyone in a management or supervisory role, regardless of the industry. It is ideal for those who are required to manage risk and resources as part of their daily duties. If you are responsible for a team, a project, or a facility, this certification validates your ability to keep them safe.

Target Audience:

  1. Line Managers.

  2. Team Leaders and Supervisors.

  3. Department Heads.

  4. Project Managers.

  5. Facilities Managers.

  6. Small Business Owners.

Course Content

Explore the comprehensive IOSH Managing Safely Level 2 course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.

Module 1: Introducing Managing Safely

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Why is it important to manage safely?
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The moral, legal, and financial arguments for safety.

Module 2: Assessing Risks

Module 3: Controlling Risks

Module 4: Understanding Responsibilities

Module 5: Understanding Hazards

Module 6: Investigating Incidents

Module 7: Measuring Performance

Course Requirements

There are no formal academic prerequisites for attending the IOSH Managing Safely course. It is designed to be accessible to everyone. However, to ensure candidates can successfully complete the assessment and the project work, a certain level of literacy is required.

Requirements:

  • Language Proficiency: A good standard of written and spoken English (or the language in which the course is delivered) is necessary to understand the material and take the exam.

  • Active Participation: Candidates are expected to participate in group discussions and practical exercises.

  • Attendance: Full attendance of all modules is required to be eligible for the assessment.

Assessments

Candidates must pass two assessments to be awarded the certification. These tests validate both theoretical knowledge and practical application.

  • Written Exam: A 45-minute closed-book test consisting of 30 multiple-choice and short-answer questions.

  • Practical Project: A risk assessment assignment completed within two weeks of the course. You must identify four real workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.

  • Result: You must pass both the exam and the project to receive your IOSH certificate.

Progression

This course provides a strong foundation, opening doors to advanced health and safety qualifications.

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate: The logical next step (Level 3) for those wanting to pursue a career specifically in health and safety.

  • IOSH Managing Safely Refresher: A one-day course recommended every three years to keep your certification and knowledge up to date.

  • Specialized Training: Prepares you for specific industry courses, such as Fire Safety or Construction Safety (SMSTS).

Apply Now For This Course

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Awarding BodyIOSH
LevelLevel 2
Course CategoryHealth and Safety
Start DateFeb 9, 2026
Deadline DateFeb 7, 2026