What is NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course?

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course is a highly regarded qualification designed to provide professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to manage workplace health and safety effectively. This course is widely recognised as a benchmark for health and safety competency, equipping learners with a solid understanding of risk management principles and best practices.

The course covers fundamental topics such as Health and Safety Management Systems, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Control of Workplace Hazards, and Incident Investigation and Reporting. Learners will delve into key areas, including legislation and compliance, workplace hazards, risk control measures, and the practical application of health and safety principles across various industries. 

This 5-Day NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course by Oakwood International empowers individuals to identify and control workplace risks, ensure compliance with legal requirements, and foster a safe working environment. It is ideal for managers, supervisors, and anyone responsible for health and safety in their organisation. 
 

Course Objectives 
 

  • Understand the principles of effective health and safety management

  • Learn to identify and assess workplace hazards and risks

  • Develop practical strategies to control risks and prevent incidents

  • Gain insights into legal requirements and compliance in health and safety

  • Enhance skills in incident investigation and reporting

  • Build confidence in promoting a positive health and safety culture

  • Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through practical assessments

Upon completion, learners will possess the foundational knowledge and practical expertise to ensure the safety and well-being of employees, protect organisational assets, and promote a culture of health and safety excellence.

Course Outline

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course

Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety? 

  • Morals and Money
  • The Force of Law – Punishment and Compensation
  • The Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
  • Contractor Management
     

Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work and What They Look Like? 

  • Occupational Health and Safety Management
  • What Good Health and Safety Management Systems Look Like?
  • Making the Management System Work – The Health and Safety Policy
     

Element 3: Managing Risk-Understanding People and Processes 

  • Health and Safety Culture
  • Improving Health and Safety Culture
  • Human Factors Which Influence Safety-Related Behaviour
  • Risk Assessment
  • Management of Change
  • Emergency Procedures and First Aid
     

Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring 

  • Active and Reactive Monitoring
  • Investigating, Recording and Reporting Incidents
  • Auditing
  • Review of Health and Safety Performance
     

Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health 

  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Radiation
  • Mental Ill-Health
  • Work-Related Violence
  • Substance Abuse at Work
     

Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health 

  • Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders
  • Manual Handling
  • Load-Handling Equipment
     

Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents 

  • Forms of, Classification of, and Health Risks from Hazardous Substances
  • Assessment of Health Risks
  • Workplace Exposure Limits
  • Control Measures
  • Specific Agents
     

Element 8: General Workplace Issues 

  • Health, Welfare, and Work Environment Requirements
  • Working at Height
  • Confined Spaces
  • Lone Working
  • Slips and Trips
  • Safe Movement of People and Vehicles in the Workplace
  • Work-Related Driving
     

Element 9: Work Equipment 

  • General Requirements for Work Equipment
  • Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools
  • Machinery Hazards
  • Control Measures for Machinery Hazards
     

Element 10: Fire 

  • Fire Initiation, Classification, and Spread
  • Fire Prevention and Prevention of Fire Spread
  • Fire Alarms and Fire-fighting
  • Fire Evacuation
     

Element 11: Electricity 

  • Hazards and Risks of Electricity
  • Control Measures

Included

Included

  • No course includes are available.

Offered In This Course:

  • vedio Video Content
  • elearning eLearning Materials
  • exam Study Resources
  • certificate Completion Certificate
  • study Tutor Support
  • workbook Interactive Quizzes
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