Course Description:

The new NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC) focuses on the role of a real-life health and safety professional. It looks at the real, everyday risks that people encounter and how to manage them to help protect people and profits. 

You’ll develop the essential risk management skills to create a safe and healthy workplace. And, you’ll have the foundation knowledge to make recommendations to your employer to help them improve health and safety management.

Designed For:

This qualification is designed for anyone (managers, supervisors, worker representatives and others) who require a knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices. The Certificate provides a sound basis for evaluating risks and hazards in any country, in any business. The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a valuable foundation for further professional study.

Course Objectives:

By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

1. Understand health and safety regulations and make sure your company is compliant
2. Effectively manage health and safety issues and minimize workplace risks
3. Identify and control common workplace hazards and confidently carry out risk assessments
4. Develop and implement a detailed health and safety action plan measure its performance
5. Kick start a career in health and safety

Main Topics

Unit IG1: Management of Health and Safety

1. Why we should manage workplace health and safety
2. How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk – understanding people and processes
4. Health and safety monitoring and measuring

Unit IG2: Risk Assessment

1. Physical and psychological health
2. Musculoskeletal health
3. Chemical and biological agents
4. General workplace issues
5. Work equipment
6. Fire
7. Electricity

Examination:

1. Unit IG1: The paper-based exam is being replaced by an open-book examination (OBE) which is a scenario based assessment completed at home. The trainee has 24 hours to complete this.
2. Unit IG2 is assessed by practical assessment carried out at the trainee workplace and must be submitted one week after the OBE.

Exams are held every 2 months throughout the year

Certification:

NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety