IOSH MANAGING SAFELY
Globally Recognized Health & Safety Certification for Managers and Supervisors
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 22 – 26 Jun 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
The IOSH Managing Safely course is a globally recognized health and safety certification designed specifically for managers, team leaders, and supervisors in any sector or organization. Delivered by IOSH-approved trainers, this course provides practical guidance on risk management, legal responsibilities, and proactive safety culture.
Through an interactive and engaging learning experience, participants will gain the skills and confidence needed to manage health and safety issues effectively in the workplace. The course concludes with a formal assessment and a practical risk assessment project, leading to the IOSH certificate—widely respected by employers and regulators worldwide.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the responsibilities of managers under health and safety law
• Identify workplace hazards and evaluate associated risks
• Apply the risk assessment process and prioritize control measures
• Investigate incidents and understand root cause analysis
• Promote proactive safety behaviors and reduce workplace accidents
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain a formal, globally recognized IOSH safety certification
• Equip yourself with essential safety leadership and compliance tools
• Learn how to embed a safety culture within your team or department
• Boost confidence in managing contractors, inspections, and incidents
• Improve your organization’s legal and reputational standing
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Line managers, supervisors, and team leaders
• Health & safety representatives and coordinators
• HR and administrative managers overseeing safety compliance
• Newly appointed safety officers and non-specialist staff
• Anyone with operational or leadership responsibilities in any sector
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Risk assessment and hazard identification techniques
• Incident investigation and reporting protocols
• Legal understanding of health and safety responsibilities
• Safety performance monitoring and audit participation
• Confidence in handling health and safety discussions and decisions
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger internal control over safety practices and legal compliance
• Reduced incidents, downtime, and liability exposure
• Improved safety culture and staff engagement
• Enhanced audit readiness and contractor safety coordination
• Alignment with ISO 45001 and other safety management frameworks
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Legal duties, hazard categories, risk matrix
• Case Studies – Workplace incidents and lessons learned
• Workshops – Risk assessments, root cause exercises, safety inspections
• Peer Exchange – Discussion of site-specific challenges and solutions
• Tools – IOSH templates, safety checklists, audit sheets
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to Managing Safely
Module 1: Safety Management and Legal Responsibilities (07:30 – 09:30)
• Why health & safety matters, roles and responsibilities
Module 2: Safety Systems and Organizational Culture (09:45 – 11:15)
• Policies, behaviors, and engagement
Module 3: Risk Concepts and Terminology (11:30 – 01:00)
• Hazards, risks, likelihood, consequence
Module 4: Workshop – Safety Culture Assessment (02:00 – 03:30)
• Analyze case examples and your organization’s practices
Day 2: Identifying and Managing Hazards
Module 5: Workplace Hazards Overview (07:30 – 09:30)
• Fire, electricity, manual handling, slips, working at height
Module 6: Hazard Control Hierarchy (09:45 – 11:15)
• Elimination to PPE – effective control strategies
Module 7: Work Equipment and Machinery Safety (11:30 – 01:00)
• LOTO, inspection, maintenance, training
Module 8: Workshop – Hazard Spotting Exercise (02:00 – 03:30)
• Review sample workplace images or scenarios
Day 3: Risk Assessment and Control
Module 9: IOSH Risk Assessment Methodology (07:30 – 09:30)
• Steps to identify, assess, and control risks
Module 10: Recording and Reviewing Risk Assessments (09:45 – 11:15)
• Documentation, action planning, review schedules
Module 11: Practical Exercise – Conduct a Risk Assessment (11:30 – 01:00)
• Apply tools to assess a simulated or real task
Module 12: Workshop – Present Your Risk Control Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group discussion and feedback on assessments
Day 4: Incident Investigation and Performance Monitoring
Module 13: Understanding Incidents and Near Misses (07:30 – 09:30)
• Types, causes, and effects
Module 14: Investigating Incidents (09:45 – 11:15)
• Evidence collection, root cause, reporting
Module 15: Measuring Performance (11:30 – 01:00)
• Active and reactive monitoring, audits, KPIs
Module 16: Workshop – Incident Simulation & Investigation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Review a case and propose corrective actions
Day 5: Assessment and Certification
Module 17: Safety Improvement Planning (07:30 – 09:30)
• Set SMART safety goals, leadership actions
Module 18: Final Assessment and Project Briefing (09:45 – 11:15)
• Multiple-choice exam and risk assessment project
Module 19: Course Review and Feedback (11:30 – 01:00)
• Q&A, summary of key takeaways
Module 20: Workshop – Plan Your Post-Course Implementation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Apply learning to your site/team
Certification
Participants will receive the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, issued by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (UK), upon successful completion of the written assessment and practical project. This globally recognized certification validates your competence to manage health and safety effectively in your role.