Fast Track to “Nebosh”

NEBOSH International General Certificate is a globally recognized health and safety qualification intended for companies or individuals working to international standards with regards to Health, Safety & Environment. This course focuses on the International Labor Standards (ILO) codes of practice.  Upon successful completion of the certificate, delegates can apply for a membership with Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and/or International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as its qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the IIRSM. 

Unit 1: Management of International Health and Safety
Element 1: Foundations in Health and Safety
· 1.1 Scope and Nature of Occupational Health and Safety
· 1.2 Moral and Financial Drivers for Health and Safety Management
· 1.3 The Legal Framework For Health and Safety Regulation
· 1.4 Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
· 1.5 The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
· 1.6 Client and Contractors
Element 2: Health and Safety Management Systems – Plan
· 2.1 Key Elements of a Health and Safety Management System
· 2.2 Purpose and Importance of Setting Policy for Health and Safety
· 2.3 Key Features and Appropriate Content of an Effective Health and Safety Policy
Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems – Do
· 3.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Employers, Directors and Managers Health and Safety Culture 
· 3.2 Human Factors That Influence Behaviour at Work
· 3.3 Improving Health and Safety Behaviour
· 3.4 Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment 
· 3.5 General Principles of Control
· 3.6 Sources of Health and Safety Information
· 3.7 Safe Systems of Work (SSW)
· 3.8 Permits-To-Work (PTW)
· 3.9 Personal Protective Equipment
· 3.10 Safety Signs and Signals
· 3.11 Emergency Procedures and Arrangements
· 3.12 First Aid in the Workplace
 Element 4: Health and Safety Management Systems – Check
· 4.1 Active and Reactive Monitoring
· 4.2 Investigating incidents
· 4.3 Recording and Reporting Incidents
 Element 5: Health and Safety Management Systems – Act
· 5.1 Health and Safety Auditing
· 5.2 Reviewing of Health and Safety Performance 
Unit 2: Control of Workplace Hazards 
Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
· 1.1 Health, Welfare and Work Environment Requirements
· 1.2 Violence at Work
· 1.3 Substance Misuse 
· 1.4 Safe Movement of People 
· 1.5 Working at a Height
· 1.6 Excavations
· 1.7 Temporary Works
 Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control
· 2.1 Safe Movement of Vehicles 
· 2.2 Driving at Work
 Element 3: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
· 3.1 Work-related Upper Limb Disorders
· 3.2 Display Screen Equipment
· 3.3 Manual Handling 
· 3.4 Manually Operated Load Handling Equipment
· 3.5 Powered Load Handling Equipment
Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
· 4.1 General Requirements For Work Equipment
· 4.2 Hand Tools
· 4.3 Machinery Hazards
· 4.4 Control Measures for Machinery Hazard
· 4.5 Specified Equipment
 Element 5: Electrical Safety
· 5.1 Use of Electricity at Work – Hazards and Risks
· 5.2 Control measures When Working With Electrical Systems or Using Electrical Equipment in All Workplace Conditions
Element 6: Fire Safety
· 6.1 Fire Initiation, Classification and Spread
· 6.2 Fire Risk Assessment
· 6.3 Fire Prevention and Prevention of Fire Spread
· 6.4 Fire Alarm and Fire-Fighting Equipment
· 6.5 Evacuation of a Workplace
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
· 7.1 Forms of, Classification of, and Health Risks from Hazardous Substances
· 7.2 Assessment of Health Risks
· 7.3 Occupation Exposure Limits
· 7.4 Control Measures
· 7.5 Specific Agents
· 7.6 Safe Handling and Storage of Waste
Element 8: Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
· 8.1 Noise
· 8.2 Vibration
· 8.3 Radiation
· 8.4 Stress
Unit 3: International Health and Safety Practical Application

This course is suitable for individuals who aspire to gain health & safety knowledge on how to manage risks and hazards in any area of any business. It is also particularly suitable for individuals who are interested to embark on a career in the Health, Safety and Environment.