NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety

Course details

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, it is critical that employers must demonstrate that they are managing and conducting all work activities so as to ensure the safety, health and welfare of people at work. The NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety qualification provides you with a level of competency in your role to ensure that work is carried out in the safest way possible. The course also provides you with a general overview of how to identify hazards and risks in the workplace.

Assessment: Participants are required to complete 2 written papers, as well as a practical hazard analysis of a workplace.

Accreditation: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Course Objectives

To gain a broad understanding of health and safety issues in the workplace.

Target Audience

This course is intended for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who require knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health.

Course Contents

• Unit 1: Health & Safety Foundations
• Unit 2: Policy
• Unit 3: Organising for Health and Safety
• Unit 4: Promoting a positive health and safety culture
• Unit 5: Risk assessment
• Unit 6: Principles of control
• Unit 7: Movement of people and vehicles – hazards and control
• Unit 8: Manual Handling and Mechanical Handling – hazards and control
• Unit 9: Work equipment – hazards and control
• Unit 10: Electrical – hazards and control
• Unit 11: Fire – hazards and control
• Unit 12: Chemical and biological health hazards and control
• Unit 13: Physical and psychological health hazards and control
• Unit 14: Constructive activities – hazards and control
• Unit 15: Incident investigation, Recording and reporting
• Unit 16: Monitor, Review and Audit