NEBOSH - International General Certificate (English)
The NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health and Safety provides a broad understanding of health & safety issues and is an essential qualification for anyone working in or wanting to work in safety & health anywhere in the world.
The IGC looks at everyday solutions for general workplace health and safety issues. When you have completed the qualification, you will be able to:
Justify the need for health and safety improvements;
Advise on duties for health and safety in the workplace
Help your employer check the effectiveness of their health and safety management system through monitoring, auditing and review.
Develop basic safe systems of work that include emergency arrangements and know when to use a permit-to-work system
Recognise workplace changes and their impacts and understand how to minimise these impacts
Carry out a general risk assessment (using a 5-step approach) of your workplace;
When you achieve the IGC, you will be a huge asset to your employer. You will make a real difference in the workplace. You will have the knowledge, understanding and skills to help protect the health and safety of all workers. You will also be able help your employer to comply with the law and good practice, as well as help them avoid the huge costs from incidents and ill-health.