What is IOSH?
IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is the Chartered body for health and safety professionals, a UK-based organisation offering professional awards in order to raise standards of health and safety in the workplace.
IOSH sets the standards and provides guidance for occupational safety and health across industries worldwide.
An IOSH qualification is the best way to achieve success in safety and health training. Getting people fully involved, having fun, and learning by doing is crucial. The IOSH training helps delegates to truly consider what they’re learning and gives them the confidence and enthusiasm to apply it at work. This way, everyone will notice the difference.
What is IOSH Managing Safely?
IOSH Managing Safely gives managers and supervisors the knowledge and skills they need to manage health and safety within their teams.
Safety Nation offer a practical IOSH course brimming with step-by-step guidance and a strong business focus. What’s more, the highly innovative format and content will captivate and motivate your staff. IOSH Managing Safely is a crucial qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Management, empowering learners to establish top-notch health and safety practices in the workplace, aligning their IOSH Managing Safely training with international HSE regulations. This, in turn, boosts productivity by minimising accidents and injuries.
Which IOSH course is best for me?
As mentioned, IOSH Managing Safely is best suited to managers and supervisors.
IOSH Managing Safely Refresher is tailored for delegates who have successfully completed the full IOSH Managing Safely course. The one-day Safety Nation course gives attendees the chance to revitalise their understanding of crucial aspects of IOSH, by intertwining them with a plan-do-check-act safety and health management system, all with leadership at the core.
IOSH Working Safely covers the essentials of health and safety in the workplace. It is aimed at all workers, in all types of organisations. The Safety Nation IOSH Working Safely certificate is designed for individuals working in any sector and at any level across the globe. It provides essential knowledge about safety and health, ensuring that everyone comprehends the significance of working in a safe and healthy manner. The IOSH training is delivered in an engaging and enjoyable manner, making it not only informative but also enjoyable.
How long does IOSH last?
An IOSH certificate is valid for life, but the Institution of Occupational Safety and Hazards (IOSH) recommends refreshing your knowledge every three years.
What is the difference between IOSH and NEBOSH?
Both IOSH and NEBOSH are valuable; the choice depends on your career goals and the level of expertise required. Many professionals start with an IOSH Managing Safely course to gain foundational knowledge and then progress to a NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma for advanced learning.
IOSH
The IOSH courses are perfect if you’re new to health and safety and need practical knowledge, you’re a manager or supervisor looking to improve safety in your team, or you’d like to join a professional network or start a career with a basic understanding.
NEBOSH
NEBOSH is a highly regarded qualification that gives you the knowledge and skills to carry out a career in occupational health and safety, if you aim to become a health and safety consultant, officer, or manager; or you require a formal qualification to advance professionally.