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IOSH-Approved Event Safety Courses
Event Safety Hazard Workshops
Event Management and Leadership Workshops
IOSH-Approved Event Safety Courses
We deliver a suite of IOSH-approved qualifications, all of which are contextualised for live events. Courses include workbooks and an IOSH certificate upon successful completion.
From Working Safely at Events through to Managing Safely, Fire Safety , and Occupational Health and Wellbeing, our programmes provide recognised certification alongside practical, event-specific learning. Courses are available online or in person, with in-person delivery recommended for more interactive, scenario-based sessions.
Full details of our IOSH courses can be found by expanding the sections below:
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[ 1 Day Course ] Online or in-person
Hopper’s bespoke one-day event-safety course for anyone working in the events industry, covering health & safety law, hazard identification, risk assessment and control, safe systems of work, PPE, incident reporting, emergency procedures, and security/terrorism risks — all tailored to the context of events. Useful for those new to the industry; for those who don’t have any formal H&S qualifications; and for experienced teams about to work on new events together to consider specific risks.
“Covers everything you need to know in one day” - IPM Delegate
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[ 3 Day Course ] Online or in-person
The flagship IOSH general health and safety course for managers, giving a solid grounding in risk identification, hazard control, incident investigation, and safety-performance measurement. Hopper applies this Managing Safely course to the events industry and tailors it to specific event contexts, using event case studies, scenarios and workshops.
“Very good engaging course, which was super interesting and made me think about other aspects within my role at LS Events. Definitely would recommend to all people within the industry as it makes you think further about the industry and the safety of everyone and everything.” - LS Events Delegate
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[ 1 Day Course ] Online or in-person
A one-day update course revisiting the core safety and health management principles (plan-do-check-act), aimed at those who have already completed the full Managing Safely course in the last 3-5 years. Hopper applies the Managing Safely Refresher course to the events industry and tailors it to specific event contexts.
“Great refresher on event health and safety, also covering new topics in the industry. Good use of examples and reflection throughout to make it relevant to your work and type of events.” - Previous Delegate
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[ 4 Hour Course ] Online or in-person
A four-hour course introducing basic fire safety responsibilities. Teaches how to spot and report hazards, assess fire risk, plus basic evacuation and firefighting-equipment awareness. Hopper makes this course specific to the event industry.
“The course was informative and well structured. It covered the key fire safety topics in a clear way and improved my understanding of event fire risks and emergency response. I’d recommend it to anyone working on event sites.”
World Defence Show Fire Marshal.
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[ 1 Day Course ] Online or in-person
A one-day course for managers/supervisors to build a fire-safe workplace and event site: covers employers’ responsibilities, fire prevention, risk-assessment, and embedding a fire-safety culture organisation-wide. Hopper makes this course specific to the event industry.
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[ 1 Day Course ] Online or in-person
A practical, business-focused course for managers /supervisors
in any sector. It gives tools to assess and manage health risks, support fitness for work (physical or mental), and promote workplace wellbeing. It aims to reduce illness-related absence and boost staff wellbeing, productivity, and organisational health. Hopper makes this course specific to the events industry.
Event Safety Hazard Workshops
For organisations seeking targeted training, we offer bite-size, three-hour workshops focused on specific event safety risks. These sessions are not IOSH qualifications, but practical, highly applied workshops designed to strengthen competence where it matters most.
Topics include risk assessment, fire safety, crowd management, counter-terrorism awareness, weather planning, incident investigation, evacuation, alcohol and drugs management, and tabletop scenario planning.
Each workshop uses:
Event-specific case studies
Realistic scenarios and facilitated discussion
Practical guidance aligned with licensing, insurers, and Safety Advisory Groups
Workshops can be delivered online or in person, on either a flat-fee or per-delegate basis.
Event Management and Leadership Workshops
Beyond safety, Hopper also supports event teams through management and leadership development workshops. These sessions focus on the tools, behaviours, and structures required to deliver complex events effectively.
Workshops cover:
Teamwork and leadership in high-pressure environments
Event project management using Gantt charts and RASCI
Stakeholder management across venues, authorities, sponsors, and suppliers
Event evaluation and performance measurement
Clear communication during planning and live delivery
These workshops are ideal for developing confident event managers who can lead teams, manage stakeholders , and deliver against strategic objectives.