IOSH Approved Sleeping Well to Work Safely is a day long, live online interactive course facilitated by a Sleep Doctor:

• Informal entertaining and thought provoking training with clear examples
• Workbook supplied to support attendees with implementation of learning
• Case examples from a range of people who have experienced disturbed sleep as a result of work-related stress, shift-working, working in safety critical environments and those experiencing jetlag (as well as normal groups and those presenting with primary insomnia).

Having completed the course, attendees will have the tools to help their colleagues who have common sleep problems - but may identify individuals within their organisation who have more complex problems (e.g. sleep apnoea/sleep disordered breathing). Sleep unlimited specialise in the assessment and treatment of these people’s conditions and can offer further support if necessary.

• An understanding of the science of sleep.
• An ability to identify the different types of insomnias and parasomnias and how treatment can effectively manage common sleep problems.
• Awareness of behaviours which have a negative impact on sleep and how to manage these.
• The impact that shift-working has on sleep and adaptions which can be made to improve sleep in this at-risk group.
• Knowledge of the different types of Sleep Apnoea (sleep disordered breathing) and the health and safety implications of living with these conditions.

The course is assessed through a short question paper and a follow up risk assessment in the workplace to be completed within one month of the course date. Once submitted, learners will receive an IOSH Sleeping Well to Work Safely Certificate.