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IOSH Leading Safely® Courses

We offer IOSH Leading Safely® courses in Manchester, Dorset, In-House and Online

Overview

As a senior executive, your time is precious. That’s why we’ve designed our Leading Safely® course in conjunction with business leaders to cover only what you need, in as short a time as possible. Whatever the size of your organisation, the course will show you how investing in safety and health can reap valuable business benefits.

 

Who needs the IOSH Leading Safely qualification?

This course is designed for those with leadership responsibilities including Directors, CEOs & Senior Management.

 

Why is IOSH Leading Safely® training important?

The business benefits of investing in health and safety include:

  • A reduction in accident rates, absence and sick leave
  • Increased productivity and profits
  • An improved reputation among suppliers, clients and partners
  • Reduced insurance premiums and legal costs
  • Better business continuity

 

IOSH Leading Safely Course Content

  • Initial diagnostic questionnaire on your safety and health leadership behaviours
  • Personalised report based on your responses, including recommendations on actions to take and improvements to make
  • Case study review, tailored to your industry– how things can go wrong, then ‘getting it right’ including a follow-on scenario based around putting improvements in place using Plan-Do-Check-Act HSMS and integration into business systems
  • Assessment is the completion of a personal commitment– a set of actions to take following the recommendations in your report and other learning

 

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Recognise the value of strategic safety and health and its integration into business management systems and performance management systems
  • Understand their safety and health responsibilities
  • Appreciate the consequences of poor safety and health
  • Plan the overall direction for safety and health in your organisation
  • Understand the importance of adequately resourcing your safety and health management system
  • Know why you should monitor and review your safety and health performance

 

Certificated by: IOSH
Duration: 1 Day
Assessment: Personal Commitments submission
Prerequisites: None
Validity of award: An IOSH Leading Safely® certificate does not expire however IOSH recommend you refresh your knowledge every 3 years.
Learner-to-trainer ratio: Maximum 16 learners per trainer
Delivery formats available: Face-to-face / Live online

"As always, Ouch delivers a great course run by knowledgeable, fun, and enthusiastic experts. Thank you Team Ouch!"

Available dates for our IOSH Leading Safely® Courses course

30/04/2025
09:00 - 17:00
£294.00 inc. VAT
9 places remaining
Online Session
04/06/2025
09:00 - 17:00
£294.00 inc. VAT
12 places remaining
Ouch Learning and Development - Wimborne
26/09/2025
09:00 - 17:00
£294.00 inc. VAT
12 places remaining
Online Session
28/11/2025
09:00 - 17:00
£294.00 inc. VAT
12 places remaining
Online Session

Our IOSH Leading Safely® Courses Training Venues

Manchester

Get IOSH Leading Safely® Courses Training in Manchester at our training venue in Stockport, Greater Manchester.

North West Training Venue.
The Heatons Centre,
Thornfield Road,
Stockport,
SK4 3LD

Dorset

Get IOSH Leading Safely® Courses Training in Dorset at our training venue in Wimborne.

Ouch Learning and Development.
13c Riverside Park,
Station Rd,
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 1QU

In-House and On-Site Training

Do you have a larger group of learners that require training? Would you like us to deliver training at your premises?

We offer customised onsite and in-house training solutions directly to your organisation’s employees across the United Kingdom, making it convenient for you to upskill your workforce at a time and place that suits your business best.

If you are interested in finding out how we can help your training needs, please get in touch.

Great Value for Money

Is it Time to Requalify?

Stay on top of your qualifications and certifications effortlessly with our Requalification Checker tool. It’s a quick and easy way to verify your requalification status, ensuring you’re always up-to-date for your professional journey.

Please select the course you have previously completed, to see which course you need to take to renew your certificate

IOSH Leading Safely FAQs

IOSH Leading Safely is a short but high-impact course designed for senior leaders, directors, and business owners. It helps them understand their responsibilities for health and safety at a strategic level, ensuring compliance and embedding a strong safety culture within their organisation.
IOSH Leading Safely is a leadership-level course designed for senior decision-makers. While it does not sit within the standard qualification framework, it is a recognised professional development course aimed at improving workplace safety at a strategic level.
No, the certificate does not have an expiry date. However, as health and safety regulations evolve, leaders may benefit from taking refresher courses or further training.
The course is short and intensive, typically taking a maximum of 8 hours to complete. It is designed to fit around the busy schedules of directors and senior executives.
Yes, IOSH Leading Safely is highly beneficial for business leaders as it provides essential insights into how effective health and safety management can enhance business performance, reduce risks, and improve corporate reputation.

The course is specifically designed for:

  • Company Directors
  • CEOs and Senior Executives
  • Business Owners
  • Board Members
  • Senior Managers

 

It is suitable for leaders across all industries who want to ensure their organisation meets health and safety responsibilities at a strategic level.

Do you have any questions?