IOSH launches new course for business leaders

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has developed a new course to help business leaders understand how to gain the best results from investment in safety and health.

The course has been designed to provide the practical knowledge and advice on how to embed good safety and health into the core of business.  

IOSH launched the course, Leading safely at the Safety & Health Expo in London on 16-18 June. Leading safely is tailored to different needs and industries and its short format – five hours classroom time or three hours classroom plus one hour e-learning – makes it ideal for busy senior leaders.

The course has already been piloted with industry leaders and has left participants convinced that it will make a difference to their organisation.

“It’s an excellent course - full of relevant material and pitched just right for leaders,” said Chris Claypole, Managing Director of Site Service Engineering. “It has reminded me of my safety and health responsibilities and brought home the need for me to get out on more site visits, to talk to the team and understand the challenges and opportunities. I want to build a culture of care in my business, and that needs to start with me.”

Gareth Edwards, Area Manager for Nestlé UK said: “I see it as an investment for the future. I’ll tailor how I work on a day to day basis to modify the way I behave and the topics I’ll talk about with my team.”

Leaders interested in booking a place on the course with one of IOSH’s registered training providers can visit www.iosh.co.uk/leadingsafely - and learn how embedding safety and health deep into their organisation’s culture can improve business performance in the long term.