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Health & Safety Training

NEBOSH International General Certificate

Duration
10 Days Classroom + Practical + Exam

The NEBOSH International General Certificate concentrates on local legal requirements, incorporating international standards (such as ILO Codes of Practice) and general principles of good practice, making it relevant to personnel all over the world. It has been designed for managers, supervisors and employee representatives and is ideal for anyone who wants to establish a career in health and safety.


Course Objectives

On successful completion of the course candidates will be able to: -

  • Understand the management framework, moral & economic requirements & implications for good standards in health & safety within an organisation.
  • Develop, promote & communicate an effective health & safety culture in an organisation.
  • Identify the key features of a health & safety policy, the preparations & performance review of a health & safety audit. Understand the importance of proactive & reactive health & safety monitoring measures.
  • Identify hazards in the workplace & carry out risk assessments, record findings & review procedures.
  • Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks & applying safe systems of work.
  • Identify fire hazards & consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks & develop fire procedures.
  • Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work & the environment & recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
  • Explain the processes & procedures for investigating & reporting accidents at work.
Course Agenda

This course will cover the following topics: -

Unit 1 – Management of International Health & Safety (IGC1)
Element 1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
Element 2 – Health & Safety Policy
Element 3 – Organising for Health & Safety
Element 4 – Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
Element 5 – Risk Assessment
Element 6 – Principles of Control
Element 7 – Monitoring, Review and Audit
Element 8 – Occupational Incident and Accident Investigation, Recording and Reporting

Unit 2 – Control of International Workplace Hazards (IGC2)
Element 1 – Movement of People and Vehicles – Hazards and Control
Element 2 – Manual and Mechanical Handling – Hazards and Control
Element 3 – Working Equipment – Hazards and Control
Element 4 – Electrical Hazards and Control
Element 5 – Fire – Hazards and Control
Element 6 – Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Control
Element 7 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Control
Element 8 – Construction Activities – Hazards and Control

Unit IGC3: International Health and Safety Practical Application

Assessment

Assessment is by an end-of-course examination comprising two written papers - IGC1 and IGC2 - and a practical assessment IGC3 which consists of carrying out a health and safety inspection of a workplace and preparing a management report. Delegates are responsible for submitting their assessments within the required timescales. If assessments are not submitted by this time the candidate will fail the course.

Suggested Progression

NEBOSH International Diploma

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