Understand the Value – Why This Course Matters
IOSH MS is the world’s leading health and safety course for managers and supervisors across all industries. Practical, engaging, and business-focused, it empowers leaders to manage safety risks effectively, fulfil legal responsibilities, and build a stronger safety culture. Whether your goal is to reduce incidents, improve compliance, or boost your team’s confidence, this course delivers practical tools and immediate impact.
Line Managers and Supervisors
Team Leaders and Coordinators
Department Heads
Anyone managing people, processes, or risk
1. Introducing Managing Safely
Why health and safety matters and how managers can make a difference.
→ Understand the moral, legal, and financial drivers
→ Recognize consequences of poor safety performance2. Assessing Risks
How to assess risk using clear, simple methods.
→ Learn key definitions (hazard, risk, likelihood)
→ Conduct a basic risk assessment3. Controlling Risks
How to apply effective control measures.
→ Understand the hierarchy of control
→ Select practical and proportionate risk controls4. Understanding Responsibilities
Legal and organizational frameworks for managing safety.
→ Explore relevant laws and enforcement bodies
→ Clarify employer and employee responsibilities5. Understanding Hazards
Common hazards and how to address them.
→ Includes mechanical, physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial risks
→ Address sector-specific risks like fire, manual handling, slips/trips6. Investigating Incidents
How to respond to and learn from incidents.
→ Follow a basic investigation process
→ Understand root causes and reporting obligations7. Measuring Performance
Why and how to monitor safety performance.
→ Use active/reactive monitoring
→ Implement KPIs, audits, and inspections for continuous improvementAssess and control risks confidently in your workplace
Lead incident investigations and identify root causes
Understand and fulfil your safety responsibilities
Monitor performance and implement continuous improvement
Promote a safety-first culture in your team
Online Course (for individual learners):
Join from anywhere in the world and start learning right away!
Enjoy 24 hours of flexible, self-paced study, 3 months of access, and unlimited support from our expert instructors.
In-Company Training (for corporate groups):
Take a deep dive into H&S with our expert-led, 3-day intensive program — delivered right at your workplace or live via Zoom. Your team will gain first-hand insights from seasoned professionals with real-world experience, making this an immersive, high-impact learning experience tailored to your operations.
English
The course is assessed in two parts:
45-question exam with mixed formats (multiple choice, short answers)
Practical assessment: complete a real workplace risk assessment
October 24, 2025
December 12, 2025
February 27, 2026
April 24, 2026
July 24, 2026
October 23, 2026
December 11, 2026
Upon successful completion, you'll receive the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, issued by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), UK. This is a globally respected qualification for workplace safety management.
Yes! This course is built around:
Real-world examples
Interactive activities and case studies
Risk assessments based on your own work environment
Engaging visuals, practical tools, and clear language
There are no formal entry requirements. This course is ideal for busy managers who want to understand and apply essential health and safety principles in a practical way. For non-native English speakers, we recommend a minimum of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, or CLB Level 7 to ensure you can fully engage with the content and complete the assessment confidently.
Anton Sh.
Director of HSE and Environmental Compliance
“Thank you again for the clear guidance throughout the course. I believe IOSH Managing Safely under your instruction should be mandatory for all HSE, Fire Safety, and Environmental Protection leaders — even those with 20+ years of experience.”
Artem V.
HSE Manager
“An excellent simplified analogue of NEBOSH IGC. I really liked the risk assessment section — everything was explained in detail, and there were many interactive tasks. Great support from the tutors.”
Suzanne S.
HSE Coordinator
“A good course for building essential knowledge and skills in risk and HSE management. Interactive and informative. I appreciated the practical focus and valuable tutor feedback.”