The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is a professional organization that provides training and certification in occupational health and safety. The IOSH Managing Safely (MS) course is designed to help managers and supervisors understand their health and safety responsibilities and to provide them with the tools they need to manage workplace risks effectively.
To prepare for the IOSH MS course, candidates typically use a study book that covers the various topics that are included in the syllabus. The contents of these books may vary depending on the publisher, but they generally cover the following topics:
- Introduction to managing safely
- Assessing risks
- Controlling risks
- Understanding your responsibilities
- Identifying hazards
- Investigating accidents and incidents
- Measuring performance
- Protecting our environment