23rd February 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
23rd February 2026
Hilton London Canary Wharf
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TRAINING COURSES MONTH: From Accreditation to Performance Measurement – How to select the best partner for your organisation

For safety leaders, choosing the right training provider in 2025 means balancing compliance needs with the demands of a diverse, distributed, and digitally enabled workforce. Here’s a practical guide to selecting an OH&S training partner that delivers real impact.

  1. Course Relevance and Customisation

Generic training no longer cuts it. Safety leaders should seek providers who can tailor content to reflect sector-specific risks, whether that’s lone working in care settings, machinery hazards in manufacturing, or ergonomic risks in hybrid offices. The best vendors offer modular content libraries and bespoke course development aligned with your organisation’s risk profile, operations, and legal obligations.

  1. Sector Experience and Credentials

A provider with proven expertise in your sector understands the nuances of your compliance environment and operational culture. Ask for client references, industry case studies, and instructor qualifications. For highly regulated industries, such as construction, energy, or healthcare, ensure trainers have the appropriate certifications and up-to-date regulatory knowledge.

  1. Digital Delivery and Hybrid Options

With hybrid and remote working now the norm in many sectors, digital delivery is a must. Look for platforms that support e-learning, mobile learning, virtual classrooms, and blended programmes. Features like progress tracking, gamification, and interactive assessments help boost engagement and retention. Offline access and multilingual support may also be important for mobile or dispersed teams.

  1. Accreditation and Compliance Assurance

Ensure the training is aligned with UK regulations such as the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH, and sector-specific requirements. Accreditation by bodies like IOSH, NEBOSH, RoSPA, or CPD ensures that content meets industry standards. Audit-friendly records and automated certification issuance are also valuable for compliance reporting.

  1. Performance Measurement and Post-Training Support

Training must translate into safer behaviour on the ground. The best providers offer post-training analytics, behavioural assessments, and refresher options to ensure knowledge is retained and applied. Some also support ongoing coaching, toolbox talks, and site audits to reinforce training objectives and close performance gaps.

By choosing a training partner with sector-specific expertise, strong digital delivery, and a focus on measurable outcomes, safety leaders can drive lasting improvements in both compliance and employee wellbeing.

Are you searching for OSH Training solutions for your organisation? The Occupational Safety & health Forum can help!

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