About the Course

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is tailored for managers, supervisors, worker representatives, and others who need a solid understanding of health and safety principles and practices. Candidates typically work for large organizations outside the UK or for multinational companies that must align international standards with local practices. The syllabus does not specifically address national legal requirements but emphasizes international standards, particularly ILO codes of practice.

The course structure aligns with a recognized management framework, providing a flexible and practical approach for candidates preparing for the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health. This qualification addresses general workplace issues applicable across various sectors.

Benefits of the Course

• A health and safety qualification significantly benefits organizations by fostering a safe workplace, which protects individuals from injury and loss of life.

• The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work qualification equips your workforce with essential health and safety knowledge, enabling them to reduce accidents, manage costs, protect your organization’s reputation, and mitigate the risk of legal action.

Typical beneficiaries of this qualification include team leaders, supervisors, HR professionals, facilities managers, and individuals working with young people in training environments.

What Will You Learn?

• Justify the necessity for health and safety improvements.

• Advise on the primary responsibilities related to health and safety in the workplace.

• Assist your organization in managing contractors effectively.

• Operate within a health and safety management system.

• Positively influence the health and safety culture and behaviors.

• Conduct a general risk assessment of your workplace using a five-step approach.

• Recognize changes in the workplace and their potential impacts, while understanding how to minimize these effects.

• Develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency procedures and know when to implement a permit-to-work system.

• Participate in incident investigations.

• Aid your employer in evaluating the effectiveness of health and safety management systems through monitoring, auditing, and reviewing.