Safety course

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Overview

Developed for organisations in all sectors, aligned with international standards while adaptable to local needs. Provides a sound knowledge of health and safety and a basis for evaluating and managing hazards and risks. Delivered in English or Arabic.

Course agenda

Unit IGC1: Management of international health and safety

  • Foundations in health and safety
  • Management systems: policy
  • Management systems: organising
  • Management systems: planning
  • Management systems: measuring, audit and review

Unit IGC2: Control of international workplace risks

  • Workplace hazards and risk control
  • Transport hazards
  • Musculoskeletal hazards
  • Work equipment hazards
  • Electrical safety
  • Fire safety
  • Chemical and biological health hazards
  • Physical and psychological health hazards

Unit IGC3: International health and safety practical

  • Practical assessment of a workplace situation

Assessment and certification

  • One examination per unit (IGC1, IGC2, IGC3), each 2 hours
  • Candidates must pass all assessments to be awarded the certificate