IOSH Managing Safely Course in Riyadh
Empower leaders with IOSH Managing Safely training
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To provide managers and supervisors with the knowledge and tools required to manage health and safety effectively within their teams and work environments.
The IOSH Managing Safely course is designed for supervisors, team leaders and managers who need practical tools to manage health and safety within their teams. Arbrit delivers this internationally recognised qualification across Saudi Arabia, helping organisations strengthen compliance, reduce risk and embed a proactive safety culture at every level.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand their responsibilities for health and safety.
- Assess and control workplace risks.
- Identify hazards and implement control measures.
- Measure and improve health and safety performance.
- Investigate incidents and understand root causes.
- Apply practical actions to protect people and the business.
Course modules
- Module 1 – Introducing Managing Safely: importance of managing safely; legal responsibilities; benefits of good health and safety management; key terms and concepts.
- Module 2 – Assessing Risks: understanding hazards and risks; the risk assessment process; likelihood and consequence; risk-rating systems.
- Module 3 – Controlling Risks: hierarchy of control; selecting appropriate control measures; practical risk control examples.
- Module 4 – Understanding Responsibilities: legal framework (employer and employee duties); accountability and responsibility; the role of managers and supervisors.
- Module 5 – Common Hazards: a range of workplace hazards, including mechanical and electrical hazards; fire and manual handling; slips, trips and falls; chemical and biological hazards; display screen equipment; psychosocial risks; environmental factors.
- Module 6 – Investigating Incidents: why incidents happen; the investigation process; root cause analysis; corrective and preventive actions.
- Module 7 – Measuring Performance: active and reactive monitoring; key performance indicators (KPIs); audits and inspections; continuous improvement.
Assessment
- Multiple-choice exam conducted online
- Practical risk assessment task submitted after the course
- Duration
- 3 days
- Accreditation
- Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
- Target audience
- Managers, supervisors, team leaders and anyone with responsibility for managing health and safety in the workplace.
- Certification
- Participants who successfully complete the assessments receive the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate, recognised globally.
How you'll train
- Training at our Riyadh centre, or on your site anywhere in Saudi Arabia
- Hands-on practice on the same equipment your teams use at work
- Certified trainers who bring years of site experience into every course
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about IOSH Managing Safely.
KSAThe course helps managers and supervisors gain the confidence and skills to handle health and safety responsibilities effectively within their departments.
Yes. IOSH Managing Safely is ideal for professionals new to safety management, as well as experienced supervisors who want to formalise their knowledge.
The programme runs for three days, with interactive discussions, risk assessment workshops and a final written and practical assessment.
Yes. The certification is accepted by employers and contractors across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Yes. We offer both in-class and on-site IOSH Managing Safely courses, so corporate teams can complete training without interrupting operations.
No prior safety qualifications are needed, though participants should hold supervisory or managerial roles to apply the training effectively.
The course includes a multiple-choice written test and a practical workplace-based risk assessment project. Both are required for certification.
Yes. It serves as a foundation for further HSE qualifications such as NEBOSH or ISO Lead Auditor programmes.
Yes. Refresher courses are available for previously certified managers who want to renew their IOSH knowledge and stay current with national safety regulations.
IOSH certification does not expire, but refresher training is advised every 3–4 years. Certificates are usually issued within 10–14 working days after assessment.
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