IOSH Managing Safely Course in Bristol. Classes run at South Bristol Skills Academy, part-time during the day. The course runs over 2 weeks, making it straightforward to fit around work commitments. It covers how to manage health and safety responsibilities as a manager or supervisor, including identifying hazards, assessing risk, and taking practical steps to protect your team. No formal entry requirements are needed. You'll come away with the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, one of the most widely requested health and safety qualifications employers ask managers to hold.
Who this course is for
It is designed to stimulate thinking about health and safety in the workplace in a practical manner. It also empowers them to take corrective actions to handle health and safety matters within their teams and be far more confident with these issues.
Entry requirements
Aimed at managers or supervisors. No formal requirements necessary
What you will learn
You'll identify hazards and assess risk in your workplace.
You'll understand your legal duties as a manager or supervisor under health and safety law.
You'll learn how to investigate incidents and near-misses.
You'll apply methods to control and reduce risk.
You'll measure and monitor health and safety performance in your team.
You'll understand how to manage risk across common workplace environments.
How you will learn
Learning takes place in the classroom over two weeks of daytime sessions. The IOSH Managing Safely Course is assessed through a written test and a practical risk assessment project. Both are completed as part of the course. Your tutor will guide you through the content and support you in preparing for both assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. South Bristol Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Health and Safety Officer: oversee safety compliance across a workplace.
Health and Safety Advisor: support teams in managing risk and legal duties.
Site Manager: responsible for safety on construction or facilities sites.
Facilities Manager: maintain safe working environments across a building or site.
Team Leader or Supervisor: manage safety responsibilities within a team.
What you could study next
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: the next step if you want to move into a dedicated health and safety role. It goes deeper into risk management and is widely specified in health and safety job adverts.
IOSH Managing Safely Refresher: a shorter course to keep your IOSH Managing Safely Certificate current, required every three years.
