National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Scroll down to see our open course dates or complete the form to the right

NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety

The NEBOSH General Certificate equips Managers, Supervisors and others with a basic knowledge and understanding of occupational safety and health related issues.

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of health and safety related topics/ requirements for the non-specialist working in an occupational health and safety role. It is also designed to enable staff to discharge their organisational health and safety responsibilities in a more effective manner.

Duration

10 Days

Content

The course follows the new certificate syllabus prescribed by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) and includes:

* Industrial Safety Legislation
* Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice
* Health and Safety Audits
* Safety Representatives and Committees
* Machinery Guarding
* Accident Prevention and Risk Management
* Techniques of Safety Management
* Mechanical Handling
* Company Safety Policies
* Incident Recording, Investigating and Reporting
* COSHH Regulations
* Health and Hygiene
* Construction Hazards and Management
* Process Hazards, Access Equipment, Electricity, Fire

Knowledge

By the end of the course delegates will be able to

* Understand the legal framework, moral and economic requirements and implications for good standards in health and safety within an organisation.
* Identify the key features of a health and safety policy, the preparations and performance review of a health and safety audit.
* Develop, promote and communicate an effective health and safety culture in an organisation.
* Understand the importance of proactive and reactive health and safety monitoring measures.
* Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks and applying safe systems of work.
* Identify hazards in the workplace and carry out risk assessments, record findings and review procedures.
* Identify fire hazards and consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks and develop fire procedures.
* Explain the processes and procedures for investigating and reporting accidents at work.
* Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work and the environment and recommend suitable measures to combat risks.

Available nationwide at any of over 50 centres, see below our open course availability. Alternatively, call 0844 335 8882 or book your own course online right here: