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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Measuring Performance – What is performance measurement about?

IOSH Managing Safely Module Seven – Measuring Performance Measuring Performance – What is performance measurement about?
So far you have learned why you need to manage health and safety, what you have to do and how you can do it.  We’ve also covered how you can learn when things go wrong.
But do you know how you’re doing overall?  Is this year the same as last, is it worse or is it better?  Remember the sports team in Lesson ?  They measured their performance by games won, drawn and lost, and their position on the leader board.

The best way to find out is to set some indicators that enable you to keep am eye on what you’re doing in health and safety terms.

Although we may not realise it, measuring performance is important in all aspects of our lives, at leisure and at work.  At work, our performance is measured by our manager against particular criteria.

Performance indicators provide us with information on:

  • what’s going on around us
  • what’s happened so far
  • potential problems or dangers that we may need to respond to.

For example, think about driving a lorry:

The speedometer gives information on speed and allows us to make adjustments to deal with current speed limits.  Similarly, the fuel and oil gauges provide information that allows us to take action before the lorry stops working because it’s run out of fuel.

the tachograph is a device that gives us information on the distance travelled and time taken.

The satellite navigation system provides information on our proposed route and any delays that crop up.

There are two types of indicators:

Proactive indicators give us information about aspects of our current situation that may impact future performance.  In the lorry scenario, the equipment (speedometer, fuel gauge and satellite navigation system) can provide information on the speed and traffic flow.  to help you arrive at your destination efficiently and safely.
Reactive indicators give us information on the outcomes of our past actions.  In this case of driving, we may look at the distance travelled and the number of hours we’ve spent driving.  Both types of indicators are important.

It’s good practice to develop performance measures that match organisational or departmental objectives.  There’s not much point developing indicators that tell you about something that’s not really important to your organisation or department.

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