Managers and supervisors make safety decisions every day, often without realising it. Who works where, how a job is planned, what happens after a near miss: all of these choices affect whether people go home safe.
IOSH Managing Safely Training in Abu Dhabi gives managers the practical knowledge to make those decisions with confidence. In this guide, we explain what the course covers, how long it takes, what certificate you receive and who should attend.
In short: IOSH Managing Safely is a 3-day course for line managers and team leaders. It covers 7 modules, from assessing and controlling risks to investigating incidents and measuring performance. The certificate does not expire, but IOSH recommends a 1-day refresher within three years.
IOSH (the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) is a UK-based professional body for health and safety. Managing Safely is one of its best-known courses.
It is designed for people who manage others. You do not need any previous safety experience to join.
The course is built around 7 modules.
You learn why safety matters to managers, and how good safety management protects people and the business.
You learn how to spot hazards in your area, judge how serious the risks are and record a simple risk assessment.
You learn practical ways to reduce risks, from changing how a task is done to using the right equipment and PPE.
You learn what your role as a manager means for safety, and how to make sure your team knows its responsibilities too.
You learn about common workplace hazards and how they can harm people if they are not managed properly.
You learn why incidents and near misses happen, and how to investigate them to find the real causes. For deeper skills, see our accident investigation training course.
You learn how to check whether safety is working in your area, using inspections, audits and simple measures.
The course works for any industry, from construction and oil and gas to facilities management, logistics and hospitality.
IOSH has two well-known courses for different people in a team:
| IOSH Working Safely | IOSH Managing Safely | |
| Who it’s for | Staff at any level | Managers and supervisors |
| Course length | 1 day | 3 days |
| Focus | Safety essentials for everyday work | Managing safety and risks for a team |
Many companies train their whole workforce in IOSH Working Safely and their managers in Managing Safely. If you’re planning a budget, our guide on IOSH Working Safely course cost in Abu Dhabi can help.
Abu Dhabi workplaces are busy and varied, from industrial sites in Mussafah and ICAD to offices, hotels and large construction projects. Managers in all of them face the same challenge: keeping work moving while keeping people safe.
After IOSH Managing Safely, managers can:
Find full course details on our IOSH Managing Safely course page.
Safe workplaces start with good managers. IOSH Managing Safely Training in Abu Dhabi gives your managers and supervisors the skills to assess risks, lead their teams and keep improving safety every day.
Ready to train your managers? Contact ITAC Safety to ask about upcoming course dates and group bookings in Abu Dhabi.
It is a 3-day IOSH course that teaches managers and supervisors how to assess and control risks, understand their responsibilities, investigate incidents and measure safety performance.
The full course is 3 days. There is also a 1-day refresher for people who have already completed it.
No. According to IOSH, the certificate does not expire. IOSH recommends a refresher within three years to stay current.
No. IOSH Managing Safely does not require any Prerequisite.
Working Safely is a 1-day course for staff at any level. Managing Safely is a 3-day course for managers and supervisors.
