Understanding human factors and behaviours

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 how this knowledge can be used to improve the assessment of potential OSH risks and investigation of incidents.

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

• Explore the challenges and look at examples.
• Find out how to use a behavioural model.
• If you are an IOSH member, this course is worth 2.5 hours to add to your CPD record.

• 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.

OSH professionals or anyone interested in the role human psychology plays in risk management.