IOSH Managing Safely Mock Test — practice questions for managers and supervisors

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Mock questions for managers and supervisors — module by module

Practice for the current IOSH Managing Safely course. Seven modules, from introducing managing safely through measuring performance. The written mock is 30 questions in 45 minutes. A separate page walks through a workplace risk assessment.

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Built for managers and supervisors

Built around the current public Managing Safely modules. Questions stay at manager level and use Great Britain guidance from the HSE.

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Free module 1 sample — 10 questions with explanations, no account required.

Four-option questions

Each practice question has four options and one best answer. The live written assessment may also use other formats.

Seven modules

Introducing managing safely, assessing risks, controlling risks, responsibilities, hazards, incidents and measuring performance.

Learn from every answer

See whether you were right or wrong immediately, with a short explanation after each question.

Full syllabus coverage

The written mock draws on all seven modules. IOSH does not publish an official number of questions for each module. Browse the modules to see which tests are free or locked. The risk-assessment practice is separate from the written mock.

Written mock

30 four-option questions. 45 minutes.

  • Practice pass 60% (18/30)
  • Providers often describe the live paper as 36/60
  • Not an official IOSH assessment
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Module 1 — Introducing Managing Safely

Why managers are accountable for safety and health

  • Moral, legal and financial reasons
  • The manager’s role

Module 2 — Assessing risks

Hazard, risk, and a practical assessment

  • Who might be harmed and how
  • Likelihood and consequence

Module 3 — Controlling risks

Hierarchy of control and reasonably practicable

  • Elimination before PPE
  • Not the cheapest option, and not zero risk

Module 5 — Understanding hazards

Common workplace hazards and sensible controls

  • People, substances, height and electricity
  • Equipment, noise and workplace transport

Risk-assessment practice

A walkthrough for the practical project. Practice feedback only.

  • Hazard, people, controls and residual risk
  • Does not award the IOSH certificate

How it works

Three steps — no complicated setup.

Step 1

Unlock full access

Create your account or check out as a guest, continue at £19.99/month unless you cancel.
Step 2

Choose a topic

Select a module, a topic inside it, or the 30-question written mock.
Step 3

Practise and review

Answer Managing Safely-style questions, read explanations, and track your scores over time.

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10 free Managing Safely-style questions with explanations — no account required. Full access unlocks every module and the 30-question written mock.

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10 free questions · No account required.