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NEBOSH International General Certificate
A practical foundation in international occupational health and safety.
Intermediate10 daysEnglish or ArabicNEBOSH
Course overview
The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is the world's most widely held health and safety qualification. It gives managers, supervisors and safety practitioners the knowledge to identify hazards, assess risk and put effective controls in place anywhere in the world.
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The course follows international standards and ILO conventions rather than one country's law, so it suits organisations operating across the Gulf, Asia and Africa. Learners finish with a practical risk assessment of their own workplace, which turns the classroom learning into an immediate improvement plan.
Key takeaways
- 01Explain the moral, legal and financial reasons for managing health and safety
- 02Build a health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001
- 03Identify workplace hazards and carry out suitable and sufficient risk assessments
- 04Select practical controls using the general hierarchy of control
- 05Investigate incidents and lead a positive health and safety culture
Course outline
- Module 1
Why we should manage health and safety
- Moral, legal and financial arguments
- International frameworks and ILO conventions
- Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
- Module 2
Managing health and safety
- Policy, organising and planning
- Safety culture and human factors
- Risk assessment principles
- Safe systems of work and permits to work
- Module 3
Monitoring, review and incidents
- Active and reactive monitoring
- Incident investigation and root causes
- Audits and management review
- Module 4
Physical and psychological health
- Noise, vibration and radiation
- Mental ill-health, violence and substance misuse
- Musculoskeletal health and manual handling
- Module 5
Workplace hazards
- Hazardous substances
- Workplace and vehicle movement
- Work equipment, electricity and fire
- Work at height and confined spaces
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need previous safety experience?
No. The course is designed as a first professional qualification, although an understanding of how a workplace operates helps.
How is the NEBOSH IGC assessed?
Through an open-book examination taken online and a practical risk assessment of a workplace you choose.
How do I choose the right course?
Compare your professional goals, experience and preferred format, or ask an adviser to help.
Are courses available online?
Yes. Live virtual and in-house options are available depending on the programme.
Will I receive a certificate?
Certificate requirements depend on the programme and awarding organisation.
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