Employees in most businesses need Health & Safety training, but do you know which courses are best suited to different roles in your organisation?  

Deciding which health and safety courses are needed for different roles in your organisation can be challenging, as this can vary based on the nature and seniority of the role. Health and safety officers, for example, will require different knowledge and training when compared to warehouse managers or business leaders.

To assist with choosing a health and safety course we’ve detailed several of our courses below, alongside company roles suited to them. 

Business Leaders and Senior Leadership 

Those in senior leadership positions, such as directors, are responsible for safeguarding employees and maintaining a high standard of health and safety across the business. IOSH Leading Safely can be the ideal choice for these employees because it provides details of the key legislation and safety responsibilities business leaders need to be aware of.  By the end of the 5-hour qualification, delegates will be able to apply health and safety best practice to strategic and operational functions of their business.  

Office/Warehouse Managers 

The accredited IOSH Managing Safely course is suited to supervisors and managers in any industry, whether they oversee an office, warehouse, or factory. Within a business it is these individuals who oversee and interact with other staff daily, and as such having the skills to identify the hazards other staff may face is key. IOSH Managing Safely provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to do this so they can confidently identify, manage, and control workplace risks. With these skills, managers will be better equipped to help keep employees safe and promote a positive health and safety culture across their organisation.  

Health & Safety Officers

If H&S is the main part of an employee’s role, then they’re likely to benefit from a NEBOSH qualification. The NEBOSH General Certificate is often a great starting point for employees in these positions, including health and safety advisors or coordinators. These employees will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining safety practices, so it’s vital they have a thorough understanding of workplace safety. The course teaches all the knowledge required to identify and reduce workplace risks, while keeping your business practices in line with health and safety legislation to prevent employee injury and fines.  

Health & Safety Managers 

Those in senior health and safety positions such as H&S managers are also likely to benefit from the NEBOSH National Diploma. These roles require the greater breadth of health and safety knowledge that the Diploma provides, necessary for optimising safety strategies across a business and providing health and safety guidance to fellow employees. Being the gold standard qualification for the health and safety industry, the diploma provides a thorough understanding of all the key elements of health and safety, including risk assessment, legislation and health and safety policy. Through this rigorous course, delegates will develop the skills to identify, monitor and evaluate safety practices and guidance across the business, helping it avoid fines, employee injury and prosecution.  

HSE Officers 

Health and Safety professionals responsible for Environmental best practices could also consider gaining an IEMA qualification. The IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management course covers a wide range of environmental, sustainability and governance principles, teaching delegates the core knowledge needed to establish and promote sustainable practices across a business. Businesses which do not have dedicated personnel to oversee sustainability and environmental practices may wish to provide staff with this training, as doing so can be the first step in considering these factors. Promoting sustainability and environmentally friendly practices, not only improves your business’s brand image, but also decreases waste.

Office Workers, Warehouse Operatives and Shop Floor Staff 

IOSH Working Safely 

As an entry level health and safety course, IOSH Working Safely can be of great benefit to those in roles such as warehouse operatives or shop floor workers. It provides an overview of the key health and safety knowledge individuals require on a day-to-day basis, and, as such is the go-to for many businesses wishing to provide accredited training for their employees. The course teaches delegates how to minimise workplace risks, reducing the risk of accident and injury they face at work, in turn reducing the leave they take due to injury and raising productivity. 

IEMA Sustainability Skills for the Workforce  

Providing employees with an introduction to the core elements of the environment and sustainability practices, the IEMA Sustainability Skills for the Workforce course teaches key information about pollution, environmental risks, and legislation. It is suited to the employees of any business trying to improve their sustainability practices, which is increasingly becoming a focus for many businesses. 

Short Courses  

At Phoenix we also offer a range of very affordable short courses, with each focusing on a particular element of health and safety. These include manual handling, working at height and COSHH Awareness course, allowing businesses to provide employees with the specific safety knowledge they need for their job role. 

Hopefully, you now have a better idea of which courses are best suited to particular roles across your company and can use this information to provide staff with the training they need. 

If you have any further questions about what training is needed for a particular role, or questions on anything else, you can contact us here