IOSH Managing Safely

IOSH Managing Safely – Course Information
2 Topics
IOSH Managing Safely Course Introduction
Learner Agreement
Module One – Introducing Managing Safely
7 Topics | 3 Quizzes
Introducing Managing Safely – Key Learning Points
Introducing Managing Safely – Guidance, References and Resources
Introducing Managing Safely – Why is it important to manage safely?
Reflective Question
Introducing Managing Safely – There are three key reasons to manage safely
Introducing Managing Safely – What is your role in influencing managing safely?
Introducing Managing Safely – This course will help you to:
Question – Why do you need to manage safely?
Introducing Managing Safely – Summary
Introducing Managing Safely – Testing Your Knowledge
Module Two – Assessing Risks
12 Topics | 1 Quiz
Assessing Risks – Key Learning Points
Assessing Risks – Guidance, References and Resources
Assessing Risks – What is Risk?
Assessing Risks – So what do we really mean by risk?
Assessing Risks – Basic terms that apply to risk assessment
Assessing Risks – What is a risk assessment?
Assessing Risks – Step 1 – Identify the hazards
Assessing Risks – Step 2 – Estimate the risks
Assessing Risks – Step 3 – Evaluate the risk
Assessing Risks – Step 4 – Record your findings
Assessing Risks – Step 5 – Review Your Findings
Assessing Risks – Summary
Assessing Risks – Testing Your Knowledge
Module Three – Controlling Risks
5 Topics | 1 Quiz
Controlling Risks – Key Learning Points
Controlling Risks – Guidance, References and Resources
Controlling Risks – How do we reduce risk?
Controlling Risks – How do we decide which risk control to use?
Controlling Risks – Summary
Controlling Risks – Testing Your Knowledge
Module Four – Understanding Responsibilities
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Understanding Responsibilities – Key Learning Points
Understanding Responsabilities – Guidance, References and Resources
Understanding Responsibilities – What does the law require you to do?
Understanding Responsibilities – How does the law work?
Understanding Responsibilities – What are the key parts of a health and safety management system?
Understanding Responsibilities – Summary
Understanding Responsibilities – Testing Your Knowledge
Module Five – Understanding Hazards
32 Topics | 1 Quiz
Understanding Hazards – Key Learning Points
Understanding Hazards – Guidance, References and Resources
Understanding Hazards – What are the most common hazards?
Understanding Hazards – Mechanical Hazards
Understanding Hazards – Physical Hazards
Understanding Hazards – Biological Hazards
Understanding Hazards – Environmental Hazards
Understanding Hazards – Organisational Hazards
Understanding Hazards – Aggression and Violence
Understanding Hazards – Asbestos
Understanding Hazards – Bullying
Understanding Hazards – Chemicals and Harmful Substances
Understanding Hazards – Computer Workstations
Understanding Hazards – Confined Spaces
Understanding Hazards – Drugs and Alcohol
Understanding Hazards – Electricity
Understanding Hazards – Fire
Understanding Hazards – Getting in and getting out
Understanding Hazards – Safety Signs
Understanding Hazards – Heights
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Module Six – Investigating Incidents
7 Topics | 1 Quiz
Investigating Incidents – Key Learning Points
Investigating Incidents – Guidance, References and Resources
Investigating Incidents – Why investigate incidents?
Investigating Incidents – How do incidents happen?
Investigating Incidents – How do you carryout an incident investigation?
Investigating Incidents – Investigation Process
Investigating Incidents – Summary
Investigating Incidents – Testing Your Knowledge
Module Seven – Measuring Performance
6 Topics | 1 Quiz
Measuring Performance – Key Learning Points
Measuring Performance – Guidance, References and Resources
Measuring Performance – What is performance measurement about?
Measuring Performance – How do we measure health and safety performance?
Measuring Performance – What is Auditing?
Measuring Performance – Summary
Measuring Performance – Testing Your Knowledge
Mock Assessments
2 Quizzes
IOSH Managing Safely Mock Assessment 1
IOSH Managing Safely Mock Assessment 2
Assessment
1 Quiz
IOSH Managing Safely Online Assessment
IOSH Managing Safely Project
1 Topic
IOSH Managing Safely Project
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Assessing Risks – Step 3 – Evaluate the risk

IOSH Managing Safely Module Two – Assessing Risks Assessing Risks – Step 3 – Evaluate the risk
OK, so now you’ve estimated the risk and worked out your risk level – what are you going to do about it?  International occupational safety and health or labour laws expect organisations to do everything ‘reasonably practicable’ to protect people from harm.

Usually, the higher the risk level, the more serious the risk is and the more likely you’ll need to take action.  To make it easier to decide on the urgency of the action, you can allocate an action level of risk.

This way of estimating and evaluating risk is called the ‘risk matrix’ approach – it’s a commonly used tool.

Risk estimation techniques and action levels will vary from company to company.  Remember, there are several ways to do a risk assessment.  It’s important that you use the right method.  Usually, complex processes require more advanced methods.

We will discuss the different ways of reducing risk that are available to you in future topics.

It’s important to remember that there’s never a zero risk rating because there’s always a chance of something happening.  Also, once you’ve done something to reduce the risk, you’ll need to estimate and evaluate the risk again to see whether you’ve done enough.

You can also use a five-point scale to estimate likelihood and consequence, with five descriptions for likelihood and five for consequence.

So the likelihood could be ranked as:
1 – Extremely Unlikely – there’s a 1 in a million chance of the hazardous event happening

2 – Unlikely – there’s a 1 in 100,000 chance of the hazardous event happening

3 – Possible – there’s  a 1 in 10,000 chance of the hazardous event happening

4 – Very Likely – there is a 1 in a 1,000 chance of the hazardous event happening

5 – Almost Certain – there’s a 1 in 100 chance of the hazardous event happening.

Click here for an example of a risk matrix
Did you know…?

In Great Britain in 2014/15 an estimated 23.3 million days were lost due to work-related ill health and 4.1 million due to workplace injuries.  On average, each person suffering took around 15 days off work (HSE).

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