NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupatioinal Health and Safety

Excel in health and safety management

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course is designed for those who want to build their successful career in health and safety. It is the most popular qualification in the United Kingdom. The course introduces delegates to the key issues, principles and practices of health and safety and legal requirements. The training program enables the delegates to identify the various types of hazards and take the control measures for reducing the risks which can otherwise become a threat to health and safety. The course focuses on the general health and safety issues found in the workplace and covers the legal requirements and best practices for improving health and safety culture of the organisation. During the training program, the delegates will learn the key elements of an efficient health and safety policy and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of managers and employees. The course also introduces you to the concept of health and safety culture in the organisation and control various workplace risks such as work equipment, transport, chemical and biological hazards as well as fire and electrical safety.

  • Sound basis for higher professional qualification

  • Better job prospects for people holding National General Certificate

  • Manage workplace risks effectively

  • Control workplace hazards in most efficient and suitable way

  • Courses delivered by certified instructors

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

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Certificate

Delegates will get certification of completion at the end of the course.

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites for attending the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety course. However, it would be beneficial for those delegates who have completed the NEBOSH Award level qualification.  

TARGET AUDIENCE

The course is designed for:

  • Managers
  • Operational Staff
  • Supervisors
  • Directors
  • HR Professionals
  • Risk Managers
  • Anyone responsible for improving health and well-being of their employees

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Understand the key issues related to health, safety and environment in the workplace
  • Learn how to create an effective safety system within the organisation
  • Explore the principles and practices of risk management
  • Outline the importance and scope of effective risk management
  • Describe the benefits of maintaining and promoting good health among employees
  • Explain the framework for legal policies related to health issues
  • Identify the different types of hazards in the workplace
  • Analyse the types of illness and losses occur due to accidents or incidents
  • Review the potential risks that employee may face
  • Control workplace hazards which can otherwise become a threat to health and safety
  • Recommend suitable measures to protect the assets, properties and employees from various hazards
  • Efficiently handle the health and safety issues of the employees

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The NEBOSH training program provides fundamental knowledge required to handle key issues of health and safety in the workplace. The course introduces non-specialists from all types of organisations to the occupational health and safety and enables them to manage workplace hazards and risks effectively. The course provides fundamental knowledge to the employers and managers for successful implementation of effective health and safety programs or policies and makes a positive contribution towards the growth of the organisation.


PROGRAM CONTENT

Overview of Workplace Health and Safety

  • Scope and nature of occupational health and safety
  • Personal health and safety
  • Proactive and Reactive procedures
  • Investigate and report incidents and accidents
  • Job description of employers, supervisors and employees
  • Legal framework for the regulation of health and safety
  • Legal roles and responsibilities of clients and contractors

Health and Safety Management Systems

  • Policy
    • Components of a health and safety management system
    • Need and importance of setting policy for health and safety
    • Key features of an effective health and safety policy
  • Organising
    • Role and responsibilities of employers and managers
    • Human factors affecting behaviour at work
    • Concept of health and safety culture
    • Provision of first aid in the workplace
  • Planning
    • What is the importance of planning?
    • Principles of risk assessment
    • Risk reduction measures
    • Sources of health and safety information
    • Role of permit-to-work system
  • Audit and Review
    • Active and reactive monitoring
    • Investigate incidents
    • Record and report incidents
    • Health and safety audit
    • Review of health and safety performance

Control Workplace Risks

  • Workplace Hazards
    • Health and work environment requirements
    • Substance misuse
    • Violence at work
    • Work at elevations
    • Safe movement of people in the workplace
    • Excavations
  • Musculoskeletal Hazards
    • Manual handling hazards
    • Manually and mechanically operated load handling equipment
  • Electrical Safety
    • Risks associated with electricity
    • Corrective measures
  • Transport Hazards
    • Driving at work
    • Safe movement of vehicles in the workplace
  • Work Equipment Hazards
    • Machinery hazards
    • General requirements for work equipment
    • Hand-held tools
  • Chemical and Biological Health Hazards
    • Health risks from hazardous substances
    • Workplace exposure limits
    • Assessment of health risks
    • Safe handling and storage of waste
  • Fire Safety
    • Fire initiation
    • Fire risk assessment
    • Fire prevention
    • Fire alarm and fire-fighting equipment
    • Evacuation of a workplace
  • Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
    • Vibration
    • Stress
    • Radiation
    • Noise

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ABOUT Darlington

Darlington is a large and historic market town and county in North East England with a population of around 92,363 according to 2011 census. It is located on the Skerne River, known as the tributary of the Tees River. The town lies on the south Durham which is close to the Tees River, also serves as a border between the Yorkshire and Durham. The two main rivers pass through the town: Skerne River and Tees River. The neighbouring towns surround the town are Stockton, Newton Aycliffe and Bishop Auckland.

The local historical Christian group and Religious Society of Friends Quaker families played the crucial role in the development of the town in the Georgian and Victorian period. The World’s first steam locomotive passenger railway ‘Stockton and Darlington Railway’ was introduced by Quaker. The town is also known as Darlo. The town is surrounded by several suburbs include Harrowgate Village, Firthmoor and Skerne Park, Faverdale and the West Park. The twin towns of the Darlington are Amiens in France and Mulheim an der Ruhr in Germany. 

History

The early settlement of the town traced its root back to the Anglo-Saxon period. It has been suggested that the town derived its name from the Saxon Dearthington meaning the settlement of the people of the Deornoth. The name of the town replaced by new name Derlinton during the Norman era. It is also known as Darnton in 17th and 18th century. The most important English church ‘St Cuthbert Church’ is built in the city in 1183 and listed as Grade I building, while the oldest church St Andrew was established in 1125 around the Haughton area of Darlington.

Darlington continued to grow as a small market town by the early 19th century. The Backhouse and Pease families, the strong Quaker families were significant employers of the town. The industrialist Joseph Pease constructed the clock tower, the famous landmark of the town in 1864. The face of the clock and tower bells were produced by T. Cooke and Sons and John Warner and Sons respectively. The tower bells of the clock tower are considered as sister bells placed inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Houses of Parliament, also known as Big Ben in London.

The town is also recognised for its corporation with the modern railway and this event is celebrated at Railway Centre and Museum of the Darlington. The town became the significant centre for manufacturing of railways in the 18th century. In 1825, Locomotion No 1 engine of George Stephenson was designed for passengers and goods and travelled between Stockton-On-Tees and Shildon via Darlington. The Hopetown Carriage Works was established in the town for supplying locomotives to the Darlington Railway. The three major works were developed in the town including Darlington Works, Faverdale Wagon Works and Robert Stephenson & Company.

The bridge building and engineering also played a significant role in the growth of the town. The headquarter of the large engineering firm Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Company is also located in the town and built Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tyne Bridge and the Humber Bridge.  The town is home to the leading engine building firms and industrial headquarters of AMEC.

Economy

The town is home to the largest private sector employer EE (Everything Everywhere) British mobile network operator and provided job to more than 2500 people. Other major employer of the town are Student Loans Company hired more than 100 people. Large engineering firms are based in the town such as Cleveland Bridge, Cummins, AMEC and Argos. Many modern and developing industries are also growing in the town including information technology. Recently, the town is also ranked one of the economically important places in England by BT Group and to accomplish superfast broadband rollout project, BT group have installed underground fibre-optic cables.

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