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NEBOSH International General Certificate

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NEBOSH

International General Certificate

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The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational safety and Health is a globally recognized health and safety qualification from an established independent examination board with over 25 years experience in providing up to date and relevant examinations.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate has been designed for managers, supervisors, worker representatives and others who require a basic knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices.

It provides an appropriate breadth of knowledge for non-specialists in occupational health and safety to enable them to discharge more effectively their organizational duties or functions with respect to workplace health and safety.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Managers, supervisors, worker representatives and others who require a knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices.

The Certificate provides a sound basis for evaluating risks and hazards in any country, in any business.

The NEBOSH International General Certificate is also suitable for those embarking on a career in health and safety, providing a valuablefoundation for further professional study.

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PRE-REQUISITES

There are no pre-requisites for this course. However, a good standard of written English will be useful.

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COURSE CONTENT

The NEBOSH International General Certificate covers a range of workplace hazards and methods of control.

It includes international standards for safety and health management including International Labor Organization codes of practice.

Local laws and cultural factors may form part of the study program where relevant and appropriate

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UNIT IGC 1

Foundation in Health & Safety

Policy

Organizing for Health & Safety

Promoting positive Health & Safety Culture

Risk Assessment

Principles of Control

Monitoring, Review & Audit

Occupational Incident and Accident, Recording and Reporting.

Management of International Health and Safety

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UNIT IGC 2

Movement of people & vehicles – Hazards & Control

Manual & Mechanical Handling – Hazards & Control

Work Equipment – Hazards & Control

Electrical Hazards – Hazards & Control

Fire – Hazards & Control

Chemical & Biological Health – Hazards & Control

Physical & Psychological Health – Hazards & Control

Construction Activities – Hazards & Control

Control of International Work Place Hazards

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UNIT IGC 3

The completion of a health & safety assessment of a workplace and report to management

International Health & Safety Practical Assessment

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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

Candidates are assessed by two written examinations and a practical assessment. The Practical assessment checks your ability to put into practice the knowledge gained during the course.

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CERTIFICATION

Successful candidates will receive the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.

Upon successful completion of the certificate, delegates can apply for a membership with Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and/or International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) as its qualification meets the academic requirements for Technician Membership (Tech IOSH) of IOSH and Associate membership (AIIRSM) of the IIRSM.

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CONTACTGreen World Management Consultants and Training Institute

101, Church Street, First FloorKaraikal - 609602

Pondicherry State - IndiaTel: +91 , 4368 220046

[email protected]

HEAD OFFICEGreen World Group

Health and Safety Consultants and TrainingPO Box 16123

Ajman – United Arab EmiratesTel: +971 6 7408571, Fax: +971 6 7408572

[email protected]