Why businesses should invest in health and safety training for managers

Highlights from the report from IOSH and YouGov
 

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In 2019–20, IOSH partnered with market research specialists YouGov to survey mainly small and medium-sized businesses, excluding any sole traders, on their approach to ensuring their managers have the knowledge, skills and understanding to manage their teams safely.

They interviewed nearly 700 people, all with decision-making responsibilities in health and safety. There was a spread across job role, industry sector and size of company. The findings clearly show the importance of organisations taking responsibility for investment in their managers' health and safety knowledge. It is fundamental: the decisions of every manager influence the safety, health and welfare of all. Here are the key findings. 

96% agreed line managers are important in ensuring the people they directly line manage are safe and healthy in the workplace

83% agreed active staff involvement to improve workplace satery is a benefit of external courses

82% agreed investing in external courses for line managers say they drive benefits for the business

79% improved organisation-wide safety awareness culture is a benefit of external courses