Practical Event Safety Training in One Day
IOSH Working Safely in Events
Build the practical skills and confidence to work more safely at live events with an IOSH-approved course designed specifically for event professionals.
Next Live Online Course:
13 October 2026
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★★★★★
Great hands on examples and good debates. Clear, useful and friendly. Excellent course and well presented.
— BBC Childrens Event Team
Event safety training designed for the events industry.
This is not a generic workplace safety course. Learn through practical event scenarios, real-world examples and discussions based on the challenges faced when planning and delivering live events.
Event Safety Training for Event Professionals
Designed for anyone involved in planning, managing or delivering events, including:
No previous health and safety qualification is required.
Why Take This Course?
Practical Skills
Hands-on training from industry experts with real-world experience.
IOSH Approved
Complete an IOSH-approved course and receive a globally recognised IOSH certificate on successful completion.
Industry Expert Trainers
Learn from professionals with decades of event safety experience.
Designed for Events
Health and safety training built around the realities and challenges of planning and delivering live events.
Comprehensive Workbook
Take home materials to reference throughout your career.
Confident Safety Decisions
Understand your responsibilities and develop the confidence to make better safety decisions in real event environments.
Course Overview
Real risk assessments, real event scenarios, and the paperwork you’ll actually be asked for.
IOSH Working Safely in Events is a practical, one-day, IOSH-approved programme (approximately 6 hours including assessment) designed for anyone in the events industry. You receive a globally recognised IOSH certificate on successful completion.
No previous health and safety qualification is required.
Ideal for: Event organisers, production teams, venue staff, suppliers, contractors, freelancers, and operational teams.
Four Key Sessions:
- Part 1: Why health and safety matters in events
- Part 2: Understanding hazards and risk assessment
- Part 3: Identifying and controlling common event hazards
- Part 4: Practical tools for improving safety performance
Learn Event Safety from Event Professionals
Our trainers combine decades of health and safety training experience with hands-on experience delivering major live events.
David Strafford
TechIOSH
David is an experienced event safety professional with over 25 years in live events, festivals, and broadcast productions. He holds the NEBOSH General Certificate and is a Technical Member of IOSH and has held Health & Safety roles.
Mark Norman
TechIOSH
Mark Norman has over 25 years of experience in the events industry. Ha has worked on major international events, including the London 2012 Olympics, the Tour de France and the FIA Formula E World Championship.
What Delegates Say
Duration
One Full Day
Group Size
Maximum 20 Delegates
Delivery
Live Online or In Person
Certificate
Globally recognised IOSH certificate on completion
Ready to Build Your Event Safety Skills?
Join hundreds of event professionals who have already developed their safety knowledge and confidence through IOSH Working Safely in Events.
Next Live Online Course: 13 October 2026 | Limited Places Available
Can't Make This Date?
Interested in the course but can’t make the next date — or not quite ready to book? Register your interest and we’ll let you know about future Working Safely in Events courses.
Booking for Your Team?
Looking to train several members of your team? We offer group discounts and tailored delivery options for organisations across the events industry.
We can deliver Working Safely in Events live online for your team, or come to you and deliver the course in person at your organisation or venue.
Group discounts for multiple delegates
Private courses exclusively for your organisation
Flexible delivery — live online or in person at your location