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Understanding human factors and behaviours

Managing health and safety risks

Date
17 June 2026
Type
Online

Summary

When managing occupational safety and health (OSH) risks, it is vital to factor in the influence of human behaviour.

Our ‘Understanding human factors and behaviours’ course looks at what drives people and using this knowledge to improve OSH risk assessments and incident investigations.

This half-day introductory course explores a range of theories presented by human-factors specialists and organisational psychologists.

Why take this course?

  • Explore the challenges and look at examples.
  • Find out how to use a behavioural model.

What you will learn

  • Gain a better understanding of human behaviour.
  • Apply this knowledge to OSH assessment and investigation.
  • Learn how to take a proactive approach with early intervention.

Who should attend?

Health and safety professionals and anyone interested in the role human psychology plays in risk management.

Where and when?

  • Type

    Online

  • Dates

    17 June 2026
    30 September 2026
    02 December 2026

Cost

£130 for IOSH members and non-members (excluding VAT)

Book your place

This course is worth 2.5 hours for your IOSH CPD record.

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