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 ?

Find out what's included in the training programme.

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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 Glasgow

Glasgow, with a population of 1,057,600, is the biggest city in Scotland. Not only this, it is also the fourth biggest city in the whole of UK after London, Birmingham and Manchester in terms of population. Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde in the West Central Lowlands of the country. Citizens of Glasgow are known as “Weegithe es”.

Places of Interest

Glasgow is home to various places that attract visitors every year.  Some of the famous attractions of Glasgow have been listed below:

  • Glasgow City Chambers: It is the most magnificent building that dictates the story of wealth and its industrial prosperity as the Second City of the Empire. It is a building that is an instant favourite among all who visit this beauty. The building was inaugurated by Queen Victoria in the late 1880’s and even today it is the headquarter of the city councils. There is a statue of the Queen with Truth above her. According to locals, the statue is their version of “The Statue of Liberty”.
  • Glasgow Cathedral: The Reformation that happened in 1560’s in Scotland was a troubled time for the country. Many buildings famed for their architecture, collapsed. However, it was the Glasgow Cathedral that stood the test of times. It is considered to be a superb building of the medieval era. The building is said to have been built somewhere between the 13th and the 15th Interestingly, the building was built at the place where the patron saint and founder of the city, St. Mungo was laid to rest. The place is his shrine.The Glasgow Cathedral is home to a crypt that was built in the 13th century. The crypt houses the body of St. Kentigern.
  • Glasgow Museums: The city is home to eight museums each of which have a rich collection of various artworks from the past as well as the present. The list follows:
    • St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and Provand's Lordship
    • Gallery of Modern Art
    • Scotland Street School Museum
    • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
    • People's Palace and Winter Gardens
    • The Burrell Collection
    • Glasgow Museums Resources Centre
    • Riverside Museum

 The museums have abundant of rare artworks, collection of different type of furniture, arms and armaments, and what not. All the Glasgow Museums have free admission and their sections for the kids as well where they not only have fun, they also learn. The accompanying shopping centres in some of the museums also sell replicas of the artworks.

  • Glasgow Cross: The Glasgow Cross is medieval architecture building. It houses a Clock Tower that used to be a part of the City Chambers that was destroyed by fire in 1926. The building also houses another hexagonal shape building the Tolbooth.
  • Glasgow is also famous for its bridges. The Tradeston Pedestrian Bridge, Kingston Bridge, and the Clyde Arc are just some of them.The Tradeston crosses the River Clyde on the east of the M8 motorway while the Kingston Bridge crosses the River Clyde carrying the M8 motorway along with it.The Clyde Arc is a new bridge and also has a wonderful curved design as it crosses the bridge.
  • Parks: Besides museums and bridges forming the pride of Glasgow, the parks also help in promoting the city tourism. Some of the major parks that the visitors could come across in Glasgow are listed below:
    • Bellahouston Park
    • Botanic Gardens
    • Glasgow Green
    • Kelvingrove Park
    • Mugdock Park
    • Queen’s Park
    • Strathclyde Country Park
    • Victoria Park
      • Fossil Grove: Part of the Victoria Park, this is open in summers only.
    • Tollcross Park

 

 

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