NEBOSH National General Certificate

NEBOSH National General Certificate A ten-day programme offering a first-class grounding in health and safety NEBOSH qualifications are recognised by employers in all sectors and provide the benchmark standard against which others are compared What you will learn Health and Safety training is now a clear legal requirement. Successful completion of this course leads to the nationally recognised NEBOSH qualification. NEBOSH Certificate holders may apply to join IOSH as an affiliate. The course aims to improve a person's ability to identify hazards and recommend appropriate action through developing an: * Ability to investigate accidents and make cost-effective recommendations * Understanding of safety regulations * Appreciation of human, organisational and environmental problems and possible solutions The course * Health and safety law * Organisation and arrangements * Process hazards * Electricity at work * Hazardous substances * Fire prevention measures * Health hazards * Air pollution and noise at work * Accident prevention and causes * Managing safety and health * Effective communication * Health and safety training * Personal protective equipment Who should attend? The course has been designed for personnel who have both general and specific responsibilities for health and safety. The NEBOSH certificate offers a first-class grounding in occupational safety and health. The course is suitable for: * Managers and supervisors in industry, commerce and education * Engineers * Safety representatives The examination The NEBOSH exam comprises: * A practical workplace assessment and report conducted under exam conditions on your own premises * Two 2-hour exams entitled "Identifying and Controlling Hazards" and "Management of Health and Safety"