IOSH Courses UK – Workplace Health & Safety Training

What Are IOSH Courses?

IOSH courses are workplace health and safety training programmes designed to help organisations manage risk and protect their employees. IOSH stands for the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, the world’s largest professional body for safety professionals.

Businesses across the UK use IOSH training to ensure managers, supervisors and employees understand their responsibilities for maintaining safe working environments. The training focuses on practical risk management rather than complex legislation, making it suitable for any industry including offices, construction, manufacturing, warehousing, retail and property management.

For employers, providing staff with recognised health and safety training demonstrates a commitment to safety, reduces incidents and supports legal compliance.

Why Health & Safety Training Matters

UK employers have a legal duty to protect their staff and anyone affected by their activities. Health and safety training helps organisations meet their obligations under workplace safety legislation while reducing accidents, lost time and operational disruption.

IOSH training supports businesses by:

• improving hazard awareness

• reducing workplace accidents

• helping managers assess risks

• supporting insurance and compliance requirements

• building a positive safety culture

Managers who understand safety responsibilities are more confident, make better decisions and help prevent incidents before they occur.

Who Should Take an IOSH Course?

IOSH training is suitable for organisations of all sizes and sectors.

Employers & Business Owners

• demonstrate compliance with safety responsibilities

• reduce claims and incidents

• improve workplace standards

Managers & Supervisors

• understand legal responsibilities

• identify hazards and risks

• investigate incidents correctly

Employees & Team Members

• safer working practices

• awareness of workplace hazards

• improved communication with management

Legal Responsibilities and Compliance

Health and safety training plays an important role in supporting employer responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act. Employers must ensure staff are competent to carry out their roles safely.

Providing recognised training helps organisations show they have taken reasonable steps to protect employees and visitors. Many insurers, contractors and clients now expect evidence of staff training as part of their compliance and procurement processes.

IOSH courses are widely recognised across industries as a practical and effective way of meeting these expectations.

Types of IOSH Training We Offer

We provide flexible IOSH training options to suit individuals and organisations.

IOSH Managing Safely

A three-day course for managers and supervisors responsible for teams or operations.
👉 Link to: IOSH Managing Safely course page

Virtual IOSH Courses

Live tutor-led online training delivered in real time. Ideal for remote learners and nationwide teams.
👉 Link to: Virtual IOSH Managing Safely

On-Site / In-House IOSH Training

Group training delivered at your workplace with flexible dates and tailored examples.
👉 Link to: In-House IOSH Training

IOSH eLearning

Self-paced learning accessed online with full tutor support and assessment.
👉 Link to: IOSH eLearning course

IOSH Training for Businesses

Many organisations train multiple staff members to improve safety standards across their operations. We regularly work with:

• offices and corporate organisations

• construction and engineering companies

• property and facilities managers

• manufacturing and warehouse operations

• public sector organisations

• housing providers

Group training allows businesses to standardise knowledge, reduce downtime and improve communication between teams and management.

Choosing the Right IOSH Course

Different learners require different training formats. The best option depends on your circumstances:

If you are unsure which option is suitable, our team can help you decide.

Nationwide IOSH Training

We deliver IOSH courses across the UK through classroom locations, live online delivery and workplace training. Our flexible options mean you can complete your qualification whether you prefer face-to-face learning, online learning or workplace delivery.

All courses lead to the same recognised IOSH certificate.

Book Your IOSH Course

Whether you need training for yourself or a team, we can help you get qualified quickly and efficiently.

Individuals:
View course dates and book online for the next available IOSH Managing Safely course.

Businesses:
Use our group training estimator to receive a fast quotation for on-site or virtual group training.

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