IOSH Safety for Senior Executives and Directors Course in Northern Ireland
Directors and senior leaders carry personal responsibility for health and safety performance. The IOSH Safety for Senior Executives and Directors course in Northern Ireland provides the strategic understanding required to discharge those duties confidently.
Training Solutions NI is a NEBOSH-accredited training provider based in Antrim, Northern Ireland. We deliver face-to-face IOSH programmes from our dedicated training facility. Since 2004, Training Solutions NI has trained over 10,000 students annually, supporting more than 6,000 organisations across Northern Ireland.
This one-day IOSH programme is designed specifically for board members, CEOs, senior executives and directors whose decisions influence workforce safety.
Key Course Information
- Duration: 1 day
- Delivery: Classroom-based in Antrim
- Accreditation: IOSH approved
- Assessment: Personal commitment statement
- Suitable for: Directors, senior executives, board members
- Sector relevance: All industries including construction
Who Is This Course For?
This course is appropriate for:
- Company directors
- Chief executives
- Senior managers
- Board members
- Business owners
- Senior construction leaders
If you set strategy, approve budgets, or influence operational priorities, this course applies to you.
It is not an operational safety course. It focuses on governance, accountability and leadership oversight.
Why Directors in Northern Ireland Must Understand Their Legal Duties
Under the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978, employers must protect employees “so far as is reasonably practicable.”
Failure to demonstrate leadership can result in:
- Enforcement notices from HSE (NI)
- Unlimited fines
- Personal prosecution
- Director disqualification
- Custodial sentences in serious cases
This course explains what effective oversight looks like and how directors demonstrate due diligence.
What Does IOSH Safety for Senior Executives Cover?
The programme focuses on strategic leadership rather than technical compliance.
You will cover:
- Director legal responsibilities in Northern Ireland
- Corporate governance and accountability
- Measuring health and safety performance
- Risk oversight at board level
- Safety culture and visible leadership
- Creating a personal action plan
The outcome is practical understanding, not theory.
How Is the Course Assessed?
There is no formal written exam.
You complete:
- Participation in structured discussions
- A personal commitment statement outlining how you will improve leadership within your organisation
This ensures learning is applied directly to your business.
Delivered Face-to-Face in Antrim
All IOSH courses at Training Solutions NI are delivered classroom-based.
We do not offer online-only delivery. Senior-level discussion benefits from direct interaction, peer discussion and tutor engagement.
Training takes place at:
Training Solutions (NI) Limited
New Horizons
4A Steeple Road
Antrim
BT41 1AF
IOSH Course Options at Training Solutions NI
We deliver a full IOSH suite in Northern Ireland:
- IOSH Managing Safely (General)
- IOSH Managing Safely – One Day Refresher
- IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers
- IOSH Safety, Health and Environment for Construction Site Managers – Refresher
- IOSH Managing Health and Wellbeing
If you are unsure which IOSH course is appropriate, our team will guide you.
Why Choose Training Solutions NI?
Training Solutions NI was founded in 2004 by Jim Stewart CBE and remains one of Northern Ireland’s longest-established training providers
We offer:
- 20+ years established in Northern Ireland
- £800,000 invested in our Antrim training facility
- 40+ expert tutors
- 8 accrediting bodies under one roof
- Trusted by 40+ of Northern Ireland’s top 100 companies
Our programmes are delivered by experienced professionals with real-world industry knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is IOSH Safety for Senior Executives?
The course lasts one full day and is delivered face-to-face at our Antrim training centre.
Is there an exam?
No written exam is required. You complete a personal commitment statement and participate in discussions.
Is this suitable for company directors?
Yes. It is specifically designed for directors, CEOs and board-level decision-makers.
Can this be completed online?
No. Training Solutions NI delivers this course classroom-based only.
Does this support CSR Senior Manager requirements?
Yes, this course is for senior managers who also hold an NVQ level 7 in Construction Site Management to obtain their Black Senior Manager Card
What is the difference between IOSH Managing Safely and this course?
IOSH Managing Safely is designed for operational managers. IOSH Safety for Senior Executives focuses on strategic leadership responsibilities.
Where is the course delivered?
All courses are delivered at our dedicated training facility in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
Enquire or Book Your Place
To discuss course dates or arrange a group booking:
📞 028 9448 8100
📧 info@trainingsolutionsni.co.uk
Our team will confirm availability and guide you through the booking process.