The lift industry is under greater scrutiny more than ever when it comes to health and safety. This is largely a result of The Building Safety Act 2022 which is putting pressure on the built industry to make buildings safer. To create a safer workplace, it is important that those involved in maintaining and installing lifts in a building have the necessary skills to carry out their job. This demands engineers have the right training, such as that offered by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Who are IOSH?
IOSH describes itself as the “leading voice on issues affecting the safety, health and wellbeing of people at work across all sectors around the world.” As an awarding body, it sets the standard for health and safety qualifications and accreditations – its courses are internationally recognised too. IOSH provides continuous learning for all levels making it accessible to anyone in any industry, including training courses which supports compliance for those in construction. This makes them a popular choice for the lift industry, so it can keep up to date with essential health and safety industry issues and meet regulatory requirements.
Benefits of IOSH training courses
IOSH training courses provide the knowledge but also practical tools to help in real-world situations. This ultimately allows learners to gain the relevant skills to help reduce the risk of accidents in the workplace. Since IOSH courses are internationally recognised, employees with an IOSH qualification will make your business more attractive when bidding for new jobs. Fortunately, IOSH courses are both accessible and flexible as they can be completed online, either through an e-learning platform or through Microsoft Teams – this means you can gain an IOSH qualification from your office or even the comfort of your own home.
Most popular IOSH training courses
The three most popular IOSH training courses include IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely and IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors. IOSH Working Safely offers a foundation for gaining health and safety knowledge for all levels and supports compliance under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. Taking approximately five hours to complete, the course covers a wide range of topics including working at height, confined spaces and asbestos awareness which is particularly relevant for lift engineers. IOSH Managing Safely is the most popular course for managers. It helps managers understand compliance requirements and health and safety legislation in their organisation as well as implement best practices. Lastly, IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors addresses the legal responsibilities of executives and directors. It helps learners understand how to develop a strategic health and safety plan for their organisation, implement and monitor it.
IOSH training courses offer vital skills and knowledge that are essential for ensuring health and safety within the lift industry. With a range of courses available, investing in IOSH training can help you stay compliant and create a safer working environment.
We offer IOSH training courses which are delivered by Praxis42 Limited, IOSH approved training provider 900. View IOSH training courses.
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