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IOSH Managing Safely

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Time to Get Licensed

Typically completed over 3 consecutive course days, with the written assessment on the final day; providers usually allow about two weeks to submit the risk assessment project

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All seven modules covered: the 5x5 risk matrix, ERICPD hierarchy, six hazard categories, incident causes, and audit evidence - each with detailed explanations

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IOSH Managing Safely Exam Details

IOSH Managing Safely

Administered by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)

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Risk assessment project: 23 of 38 (IOSH project guidance). Written paper: not published by IOSH - approved providers commonly mark it out of 60 with about 36 to pass
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Set by the training provider - IOSH publishes no fee; providers typically charge about GBP 125-450 + VAT
Exam Fee
Study time: The 3-day (about 22-hour) course plus 5-10 hours of revision
Prerequisites: None - designed for managers, supervisors, and team leaders in any sector
Valid for: Certificate does not expire; IOSH recommends the Managing Safely Refresher, and its training brochure says learning must be updated within a three-year window

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) content outline

Introducing Managing SafelyModule 1

Moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing safely; manager accountability; the accident cost iceberg and insured vs uninsured costs

Assessing RisksModule 2

Hazard and risk definitions, the five steps of risk assessment, the 5x5 likelihood-x-consequence matrix, residual risk, and review triggers

Controlling RisksModule 3

The ERICPD hierarchy (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, Discipline), reasonably practicable, safe systems of work, and permits to work

Understanding ResponsibilitiesModule 4

Criminal vs civil law, employer and employee duties, enforcement notices, the three knowledge tests, and Plan-Do-Check-Act / ISO 45001 systems

Understanding HazardsModule 5

Six hazard categories; noise action values (80/85 dB(A)), hand-arm vibration (2.5/5.0 m/s2), hazardous substances, work at height, manual handling (TILE), fire, electricity, stress, and asbestos

Investigating IncidentsModule 6

Accident, incident, and near-miss definitions; immediate, underlying, and root causes; the four-step investigation process; RIDDOR-style reporting

Measuring PerformanceModule 7

Active vs reactive performance indicators, KPIs, auditing (evidence types, internal vs external), inspections, and benchmarking

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What's Next After the IOSH Managing Safely?

After passing the IOSH Managing Safely, you can pursue these career paths

NEBOSH National General Certificate

The natural next step for managers who want a deeper, qualification-level grounding in occupational safety and health

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IOSH Working Safely

The one-day awareness course IOSH offers for all employees - Managing Safely builds on the same hazard framework at manager level

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NEBOSH National Diploma

The professional-level route for those moving into dedicated health and safety practitioner roles

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