Nebosh igc

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Course Description: The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a globally recognised qualification offered by an established independent UK examination board with over 30 years' experience in providing health and safety awards in the UK and across the world including the Middle East, the West Indies and Southeast Asia. The qualification focuses on international standards & management systems, enabling candidates and companies to effectively discharge workplace health and safety responsibilities in any employment sector, in all parts of the world. Hence, advancing the welfare, safety, health and environment practices and procedures shall insure a better working environment and promotion of safety culture within the organization.

Who Should Attend?

NEBOSH IGC is designed for managers, supervisors, safety personnel and employees who require to obtain broad knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices.The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression to Level 6 qualification in occupational safety and health.

Benefits of the Course: Successful completion of the course shall insure to: �

Advance the corporate safety image of the organization;

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Promote safety culture within the organization;

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Exude management support on managing and working safely.

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Better equip safety personnel in addressing safety and health issues and concerns;

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Create of a sound occupational and safety management system which is duly approved by international standards;

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Reduce of workplace incidents through better safe work systems, procedures, instruction, training and supervision of safety personnel;

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Meet the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).

Course Content: IGC1: Unit 1 - Management of International Health and Safety �

Foundations in Health and Safety

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Health and safety management systems—Policy

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Health and safety management

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Health and safety management systems—Planning

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Health and safety management systems—Measuring, Auditing & Review

systems—Organizing

IGC 2: Unit 2 - Control of International Workplace Risks �

Workplace Hazards and Risk control

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Transport Hazards and Risk Control

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Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control

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Work equipments Hazards and Risk Control

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Electrical Safety

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Fire Safety

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Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control

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Physical and Psychological Hazards and Risk Control

IGC 3: Unit 3 - International Health and Safety Practical Application

Course Assessment :

Passing Mark

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Paper Assessment (IGC 1: Unit 1 & IGC 2: Unit 2)

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Practical Assessment ( IGC 3: Unit 3)

: 45% Paper 1 & 2 60% Paper 3

Course Duration

: 10 days (flexible study mode; 2 days per week for 5 consecutive weeks)

Certification

: Successful completion of the course shall be awarded NEBOSH-UK completion certification. Holders of the International General Certificate are entitled to Associate Membership (AIOSH) of the Institution of

Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The qualification also meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH & Associate Membership (AIIRSM) of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM).