About NEBOSH IGC

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.

Target Audience

The course is aimed at Health & Safety Officers and Managers, Safety Representatives and Safety Engineers, Facilities Managers, Personnel Managers, Middle to Senior Management with H & S Responsibilities.  The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH International Diploma. No previous health and safety knowledge is required.

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at Health & Safety Officers and Managers,  Safety Representatives and Safety Engineers, Facilities Managers, Personnel Managers, Middle to Senior Management with H & S Responsibilities

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a sound basis for progression on to the NEBOSH International Diploma. No previous health and safety knowledge is required.

Learning Outcomes:

• Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:
• Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety
• Understand key requirements for health and safety management systems
• Explain the principals and practice of risk assessment
• Outline the principals, purpose and role of active and reactive monitoring
• Explain the purpose of, and procedures for health and safety auditing
• Outline common health, welfare and work environment requirements in the workplace
• Explain the hazards and controls measures for assessing risks from manual handling
• Understand and explain the hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity and electrical tools in the workplace
• Outline the hazards, risk and control measures associated with chemical and biological substances
• Identify typical workplace hazards and develop suitable control measures
• Prepare management reports on health and safety improvements