Overview
Managers carry specific legal responsibility for the health and safety of their teams, yet many have never received structured training on exactly what those duties involve. This course translates the requirements of UK health and safety law into practical, day-to-day actions, from identifying hazards and assessing risks to investigating incidents and measuring safety performance. It is suitable for managers in any sector and complements formal qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course your team will be able to:
- Explain your legal duties as a manager under UK health and safety law
- Identify workplace hazards and apply a structured approach to risk assessment
- Describe how to introduce proportionate and effective risk controls
- Apply a systematic process to investigate accidents and near misses
- Recognise how to measure safety performance and identify areas for improvement
- Demonstrate how to build and maintain a positive health and safety culture in your team
Who is this course for?
Managers, supervisors and team leaders in any sector, new and aspiring managers taking on safety responsibility, business owners and directors, and anyone accountable for the safety of a team.
Legal & compliance context
Managers have specific duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, including the requirement to assess risks, implement controls and provide information and training to their teams. This course equips managers to meet those obligations.
Course content
- Introducing health and safety management
- Legal responsibilities and the duty of care
- Identifying hazards and assessing risk
- Controlling risks and safe systems of work
- Investigating accidents and incidents
- Measuring performance and leading a safety culture
- Final assessment and certificate
Format & certification
- CPD-accredited eLearning
- Self-paced, typically 45 to 60 minutes
- Works on any device (desktop, tablet, mobile)
- Personalised certificate to download instantly on completion
Frequently asked questions
Is this course accredited?
Yes. It is CPD accredited and awards a personalised certificate on completion.
Is this the same as IOSH Managing Safely?
No. This is a CPD-accredited online awareness course covering core duties and practical actions. It complements formal qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely rather than replacing them.
How long does the course take?
Around 60 minutes, completed at the learner's own pace on any device.
Who should take this course?
Any manager, supervisor or team leader who is responsible for the safety of people at work, regardless of sector or the size of the team.