IOSH Working Safely

The IOSH Working Safely course is a concise, engaging introduction to health and safety for employees at every level. It gives workers the essential knowledge to recognise hazards, understand why safety matters, and play their part in keeping themselves and their colleagues safe. Accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), it is one of the most popular entry-level safety qualifications in the UK and is suitable for any industry.

The course covers identifying common workplace hazards, understanding risk assessments, and following safe systems of work, all explained in plain language with practical, everyday examples. There are no prerequisites, making it ideal for new starters, those changing sector, or whole teams who need a shared baseline of safety awareness.

Working Safely is available in a range of flexible formats: classroom courses with accredited providers, online instructor-led sessions, self-paced e-learning, and on-site training for groups delivered at your own premises. Use the filters below to compare dates and formats.

Need something for managers and supervisors instead? IOSH Managing Safely is the equivalent course for those who oversee a team or work area. Browse all IOSH courses, or build practical hazard-control skills with Risk Assessment training.