IOSH Working Safely Course - One-Day Health & Safety Training for Employees
Gain your IOSH Working Safely certificate in just one day with face-to-face classroom training from Make UK. Designed for workers across all industries, this course builds awareness, confidence, and safe working behaviours all in an engaging, tutor-led setting.
Delivered at our fully equipped UK training centres, this in-person experience gives delegates the space to focus, ask questions, and apply what they learn in real time.
Why Book IOSH Working Safely Classroom Training with Make UK
If you want your team to step away from distractions and fully engage in safety training, classroom delivery is the smart choice. It’s focused, immersive, and ideal for those who benefit from face-to-face learning.
Dedicated Time and Space to Learn
Our classroom sessions take place in professional, fully equipped training centres, giving learners the focus they need to absorb, engage and reflect.
Tutor-Led and Experience-Rich
Led by qualified trainers who bring real-world safety scenarios into the room with time for questions, discussion, and on-the-spot support.
Built for Interaction and Confidence
With practical group exercises and peer conversations, learners build not just knowledge but the confidence to apply it on the job.
What You’ll Learn on the IOSH Working Safely Course
This course is practical, engaging, and designed to make safety stick. It gives employees the knowledge and awareness they need to stay safe, follow procedures, and look out for others, no jargon, just real-world understanding.
Key Modules Covered
- Identifying Hazards and Managing Risk: Understand the common hazards in your workplace and how to control them effectively.
- Improving Safety Performance: Learn how individual actions contribute to a safer working environment and how to spot and report issues before they escalate.
- Working Safely With Others: Discover the importance of teamwork, communication, and shared responsibility in safety.
- Understanding Legal Responsibilities: Know your rights and responsibilities and what’s expected of you under UK health & safety law.
- Protecting the Environment: Understand the impact of your actions and how small changes can make a big difference to sustainability at work.
What Learners Gain from the Classroom Experience
By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:
- Spot common workplace hazards and know how to control them
- Understand their legal responsibilities for health and safety
- Contribute to a safer, more proactive workplace culture
- Report risks and incidents with greater confidence and clarity
- Apply what they’ve learned straight away with support from real-world tutors and practical exercises
Who Should Attend the IOSH Working Safely Course?
This course is ideal for employees at all levels who need a practical understanding of how to stay safe at work, especially those without formal safety training.
It’s widely used across manufacturing, logistics, engineering, and industrial environments, but equally relevant in office and support settings.
Shopfloor and Site-Based Staff
Build awareness of everyday risks and empower safer working habits.
Office, Admin and Support Teams
Understand how health and safety apply beyond the production line and how to contribute.
Contractors, Temporary and New Starters
Equip short-term or new staff with essential knowledge from day one.
Supervisors and Team Leaders
Refresh safety understanding and set the tone for safe behaviour within teams.
Course Details & Certification
IOSH Working Safely is a recognised entry-level health & safety qualification, delivered in a focused, one-day classroom format.
Here’s what you need to know before booking:
Duration, Assessment & Entry Requirements
- Duration: 1 full day (approx. 6–7 hours including breaks)
- Assessment: Short multiple-choice test + hazard spotting exercise
- Entry Requirements: No prior qualifications needed, suitable for all experience levels
What You’ll Receive
- Official IOSH Working Safely certificate, recognised across UK industries
- CPD-accredited training hours
- Printed course materials and access to supporting resources
- Practical, tutor-led learning that sticks
How IOSH Working Safely Training Benefits Your Team and Business
IOSH Working Safely does more than tick a compliance box; it builds awareness, reduces risk, and helps create a culture where safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Improve Everyday Safety Awareness
Give your team the knowledge to spot hazards, speak up, and prevent incidents before they happen.
Reduce Risk, Absence and Disruption
Well-trained employees are more likely to work safely, protecting themselves, colleagues and your operations.
Demonstrate Your Commitment to Safety
Show regulators, clients and your workforce that health & safety is a priority backed by real action.
Support Stronger Safety Culture from the Ground Up
When staff understand why safety matters, they’re more likely to take ownership, not just follow rules.
Why Choose Make UK for IOSH Working Safely Training?
As one of the UK’s leading training providers for manufacturing and industry, Make UK brings a depth of experience that goes beyond the classroom. Our tutors, centres and course design are built for real-world outcomes.
IOSH-Approved Training Partner
We’re officially approved to deliver IOSH qualifications, ensuring your team receives up-to-date, credible training that meets national standards.
Delivered by Industry-Experienced Trainers
Our tutors bring experience from factory floors, warehouses, and operational leadership, not just theory.
Trusted by 20,000+ UK Manufacturers
We support a wide range of organisations, from SMEs to major brands, helping raise safety standards across the UK industry.
FAQs
No, the certificate does not expire. Once delegates complete the course and receive their certificate, it remains valid indefinitely. That said, many organisations choose to refresh training every few years to keep staff awareness current, especially when workplace processes or regulations change.
Yes, the course is ideal for any employee who needs a solid grounding in workplace safety. Because it’s delivered in person and designed to be clear and practical, it works well for new starters, short-term staff or contractors.
The course includes live, tutor‑led instruction, printed course materials, the official IOSH Working Safely certificate upon passing, and CPD-accredited hours. Any additional resources, such as group support or follow-up guidance, depend on your booking type or group size.
No, there are no formal prerequisites for the IOSH Working Safely course. It’s designed to be accessible to all employees regardless of previous safety training or experience.
Yes, completing IOSH Working Safely provides a recognised qualification and demonstrates that employees have been trained in essential health and safety awareness. It supports compliance with workplace safety regulations and shows due diligence in your duty of care.
Yes, because the certificate doesn’t expire, they carry their qualification with them. For best practice, if their new role involves significantly different hazards or responsibilities, a refresher or additional training may be advisable.