IOSH Working Safely

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is a leading health and safety education provider and trainer with the Chartered Membership. They excel in providing IOSH training courses related to health and safety standards at workplaces to ensure the safety of employees. It is the largest membership organisation that is dedicated to safety and health professionals.

• Ensures the learner can define hazards and risks
• Helps the learner identify common hazards
• Improves overall safety performance
• Successful learners are awarded an IOSH Working Safely certificate

• Learners must be over 16 years of age

The assessment comprises 3 multi-choice questions. You must pass one part before progressing onto the next one. You will be given multiple attempts until successful.

Upon completion of Parts 1-4, you will take a mock assessment consisting of:

• Part A - 4 multi-choice questions – between 1 and 3 parts per question
• Part B - 1 hazard identification scene with 3 multi-choice questions
• Can be attempted as many times as necessary

A period of 6 months is allowed for course completion. The final assessment is taken online, at a date and time that suits you. If you are unsuccessful in your assessment, then you are eligible for one retake.

• 1 of 4 papers

Part A - 16 multi-choice questions – between 1 and 5 parts per question

• The pass mark is 20 out of 33

Part B - 4 hazard identification scenes each with associated multi-choice questions x 3, and 4 further multi-choice questions

• The pass mark is 10 out of 16
• The combined pass mark is 30 or more
• There is a 30-minute time limit
• One free retake available if required
• You will be informed immediately on screen of your result

Your IOSH Certificate will follow up to 8 weeks from the date of your final assessment

Once the course and the exam are successfully completed, the learners get awarded the IOSH Working Safely Certification.

If you plan to enjoy a rewarding career as a safety and health professional or trainer, then this workplace safety and security certification from IOSH is your opportunity to apply different skills and influence organisational leaders.

The safety profession is for you if you want to land a rewarding job and are passionate about creating a healthy workplace by preventing fatalities, illnesses, and injuries. According to Prospects.ac.uk, the starting salary of a health and safety advisor in the UK ranges from £24,000 to £32,000.