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IOSH Managing Safely
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IOSH Managing Safely Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
Typically completed over 3 consecutive course days, with the written assessment on the final day and 14 days to submit the risk assessment project
From start to license in hand
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100 Practice Questions
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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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
3 sections
Chapter 1: Introducing Managing Safely
3 sections
Chapter 2: Assessing Risks
4 sections
Chapter 3: Controlling Risks
4 sections
Chapter 4: Understanding Responsibilities
4 sections
Chapter 5: Hazard Categories, Noise, Vibration & Substances
4 sections
Chapter 6: Work at Height, Manual Handling, Fire & Electricity
4 sections
Chapter 7: Stress, Work Equipment & Other Hazards
3 sections
Chapter 8: Investigating Incidents
4 sections
Chapter 9: Measuring Performance
5 sections
Chapter 10: Protecting the Environment
2 sections
Chapter 11: Risk Assessment Project & Exam Day
3 sections
IOSH Managing Safely Exam Details
IOSH Managing Safely
Administered by IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) content outline
Moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing safely; manager accountability; the accident cost iceberg and insured vs uninsured costs
Hazard and risk definitions, the five steps of risk assessment, the 5x5 likelihood-x-consequence matrix, residual risk, and review triggers
The ERICPD hierarchy (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, Discipline), reasonably practicable, safe systems of work, and permits to work
Criminal vs civil law, employer and employee duties, enforcement notices, the three knowledge tests, and Plan-Do-Check-Act / ISO 45001 systems
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
Accident, incident, and near-miss definitions; immediate, underlying, and root causes; the four-step investigation process; RIDDOR-style reporting
Active vs reactive performance indicators, KPIs, auditing (evidence types, internal vs external), inspections, and benchmarking
What's Included
12 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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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
IOSH Working Safely
The one-day awareness course IOSH offers for all employees - Managing Safely builds on the same hazard framework at manager level
NEBOSH National Diploma
The professional-level route for those moving into dedicated health and safety practitioner roles
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