IOSH Managing and Working Safely

Module 1 – Introducing working safely
The principles of why working safely is important. The first module covers the following:

• • Why it is important to work safely.
  • Who is responsible for safety and health in the workplace.
  • An organisation’s responsibilities for safety and health.
  • Who has responsibility for worker actions.

Module 2 – Defining hazard and risk
The second module defines key aspects of working safely:

• • The six hazard groups (mechanical, physical, chemical, environmental, biological, organisational).
  • Hazards that are not easy to identify.
  • What is meant by the terms ‘hazard’ and ‘risk’.
  • What is meant by the term ‘risk assessment’.
  • What is meant by the terms ‘likelihood’ and ‘consequence’.
  • Deciding on what actions to take to control risk.
  • What is meant by the term ‘reasonably practicable’.

Module 3 – Identifying common hazards
The third module covers an overview of common hazards, including how they can cause harm and what can be done about them. The common hazards covered range from aggression and violence, asbestos, chemicals and harmful substances, to computer workstations, electricity, and welfare facilities.

Module 4 – Improving safety performance
Module 4 covers what organisations can do to improve safety in the workplace including:

• • What a safe system of work is.
  • What a ‘permit to work’ is.

• Types of workplace inspections.
• Emergency procedures.
• Reporting incidents.