NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (South Africa)

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 25 years experience in providing health and safety awards in the UK and across the world including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the West Indies and Southeast Asia.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) covers the principles relating to health and safety, identification and control of workplace hazards and the practical application of this knowledge. The IGC syllabus takes a risk management approach based on best practice and international standards, such as the International Labour Organisation (ILO) codes of practice. Local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study programme where relevant and appropriate. The modules cover:

 Foundations in health and safety

 Policy

 Organising for health and safety

 Promoting a positive health and safety culture

 Risk assessment

 Principles of control

 Monitoring, review and audit

 Incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting

 Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control

 Manual and mechanical handling – hazards and control

 Work equipment – hazards and control

 Electrical hazards and control

 Fire hazards and control

 Chemical and biological health hazards and control

 Physical and psychological health hazards and control

 Construction activities – hazards and control

Is this qualification recognised?

The International General Certificate qualification meets 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).