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Health and safety training has changed dramatically over the past three decades. From traditional classroom-based learning to flexible online courses, organisations now have more choice than ever when it comes to delivering effective training.
Working alongside Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), we’ve seen that change happen first-hand.
Since the early days of ACT, we’ve been delivering IOSH training to organisations across the UK and beyond. Our approach has continually evolved in response to changing needs, starting with traditional classroom-based learning, then incorporating computer-based training, followed by the development of fully supported e-learning programmes that give learners greater control over how and when they study. More recently, we expanded into virtual delivery in response to the impact of COVID-19 on how organisations operate, and this has remained an integral part of our offering due to the greater flexibility it provides.
Back when digital learning first started to emerge, it didn’t look the way it does now.
In the early 2000s, CD-based training offered one of the first real steps away from the classroom and so provided a more flexible way for learners to engage with course material while still following a structured programme. It was a sign of what was to come.
By 2007 ACT’s digital training moved fully online, with the introduction of e-learning for IOSH Managing Safely and Working Safely.
As one of the early organisations working with IOSH in the e-learning space, we recognised the opportunity to make high-quality health and safety training more accessible but without compromising on standards. That meant creating learning that remained practical, engaging and supported, even as the format changed.
E-learning is now a core part of how many organisations train their teams which offers flexibility, consistency, and the ability to learn at a pace that suits both individuals and businesses. Learners can access training anytime, track their progress, and apply their knowledge in real-world settings as they go.
Of course, classroom learning still has its place. But what’s changed is the choice available.
At ACT, we’ve spent 35 years adapting to that change whilst continuing to deliver IOSH courses in ways that reflect how people learn today. From classroom and virtual delivery to fully supported e-learning, the goal has always stayed the same: to make health and safety training practical, engaging and effective.
And that’s something we’ve always shared with IOSH.
As a leading professional body for health and safety, IOSH continues to set the standard for training and development across the industry, supporting organisations and individuals at every level to create safer, healthier workplaces.
Looking back, reaching our 35-year milestone is something we’re proud of. But more importantly, it highlights just how far health and safety training has come and where it’s heading next.
Because if the last three decades have shown anything, it’s this:
Training will keep evolving. Expectations will keep changing. And the way we learn will continue to adapt.
What won’t change is the importance of getting it right.
Today, we’re proud to work with leading organisations, including Greggs and Dobbies Garden World, supporting their commitment to employee health, safety and development through our training programmes. Their use of ACT reflects the importance they place on equipping their people with the skills and knowledge they need to work safely, while investing in their ongoing learning and professional development.
Find out more about ACT’s IOSH Training
Discover more about our IOSH health and safety training courses and how they can support your organisation.
And as organisations continue to look for effective, flexible ways to develop their teams, the focus remains on delivering learning that makes a real difference wherever and however it’s accessed.
Follow the links below to find out how some of our biggest clients found their IOSH training experience:
Case Study – Brainkind
Case Study – Food and Drink Sector
ACT also supports health and safety development at leadership level through IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors, helping senior leaders understand their responsibilities and the role they play in creating safer, healthier workplaces.
