What is IOSH Training?

Today, many forms of safety training exist that you can use to your immediate advantage. One of the most common types of training is known as IOSH training. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is an essential part of the health and safety industry and is the largest professional membership organisation in the industry. This Chartered Body has been a significant part of health and safety regulations in the workplace for many years, providing a numerous range of qualifications and courses.  IOSH membership is an excellent idea for anyone managing health and safety regularly within their role. Many jobs will ask that you are a member of IOSH or a similar group, such as NEBOSH.
 
 IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, IOSH Safety for Senior Executives and IOSH Leading Safely, are four types of IOSH certificates which are recognised across the United Kingdom and overseas. All IOSH certificates are aimed at professionals in all business divisions and industries, although some sectors, such as construction have other health and safety certificates. 
 
Some companies require you to have prior health and safety training before starting and will usually expect you to have some form of IOSH qualification. You will learn a range of vital skills, such as ensuring you can follow the Health and Safety at Work act without any lack of understanding. It will also play a role in making sure that you can fully understand the most important parts of safety management today, such as HSG65 and OHSAS 18001.
 
It's these skills that are a vital part of acquiring work within the industry today. With the onus on keeping people safe and making sure that staff can work without fear, tools like IOSH are a vital part of your development and training.
 
Today, it's so crucial that you get things done safely and professionally and health and safety is an important aspect of everyday life. It doesn't matter how informed employers are regarding health and safety; accidents still happen. All employees should be taught essential health and safety to avoid unnecessary accidents. Also, changes in legislation and new technologies evolve, meaning there is always more to learn, making IOSH an essential qualification in the workplace.
 
If you would like to know more about IOSH training or any of the other safety training courses we have available, please contact us at Easybook Training. Call us today on 0800 093 1189.