IOSH Working Safely Key Objectives
- To provide a basic introduction to health and safety.
- To explain why health and safety is important.
IOSH Examinations
Exams and how you’re assessed
The working safely course is a 1-day awareness level course and should take approximately 8 hours of study.
The student is assessed in two sections of the final assessment. They have 2 chances within a 6 month period to do this- if not they will be required to re-register.
Interactive Examination – 33 questions where you must select the correct answer.
Hazard Spotting Assessment – 4 scenarios where you must provide responses to 3 questions within each scenario.
The IOSH Working Safely course is great for those who need to be flexible when learning – as long as it is completed within the 6 month period, it does not matter how quickly or slowly the student completes the course.
This is a closed book exam and therefore any indication of malpractice may be reported.
Results are then generated by the course provider.
What course should I study next?
Courses which are often recommended to help boost personal development after completing the IOSH Working Safely are the IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH National General Certificate and the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
A quick overview
- Awarding Body: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Recommended: Suitable for all employees within the organisation and gives a basic introduction to health and safety.
- Legislation: Globally.
- Duration: 1 Day (8 Hours).
- Study: eLearning.
- Examination: 1 x Online Examination, plus 1 x Hazard Spotting Assessment
- Course Unit modules: 5
- Progression: IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate.
Standard of English
An adequate understanding of the English language required by students who undertake study for the NEBOSH National General Certificate must be to such degree that they can both understand and articulate the key concepts contained within the course syllabus.
Why should I study an IOSH Working Safely?
Many people understand that Health and Safety is a requirement to ensure the safety of employees. The Working Safely course ensures that every employee understands the procedures that must be followed to reduce the risk and eliminate accidents. It is attractive to Employers and for those looking to start a Health and Safety Career as it lays the foundations for a higher level Health and Safety Qualification.
