NEBOSH International General Certificate
The internationally recognised examining body NEBOSH has launched the International Certificate. It is a unique international standard award. It has the same format & content as the National Certificate but focuses on internationally recognised health & safety standards & priorities (ILO/18001) & best practice in controlling hazards. It will be delivered in English on an agreed date & location to suit organisational needs.
The Course is For
The International General Certificate is available to non UK nationals, employees of large organisations operating outside the UK, or multinational companies already working to international standards but needing to adapt these to accord with local needs and practice. It has been designed for personnel e.g. managers, supervisors, non-safety specialists, worker representatives who have both general and specific Health and Safety responsibilities within their organisation
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the management framework, moral & economic requirements & implications for good standards in health & safety within an organisation.
- Develop, promote & communicate an effective health & safety culture in an organisation.
- Identify the key features of a health & safety policy, the preparations & performance review of a health & safety audit. Understand the importance of proactive & reactive health & safety monitoring measures.
- Identify hazards in the workplace & carry out risk assessments, record findings & review procedures.
- Advise on strategies for controlling hazards, reducing risks & applying safe systems of work.
- Identify fire hazards & consequential risks, advise on measures to minimise fire risks & develop fire procedures.
- Identify ill health effects of physical processes of work & the environment & recommend suitable measures to combat risks.
- Explain the processes & procedures for investigating & reporting accidents at work.
- Additional option of 1 day to cover local, legal requirements (non examinable).
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| Windsor |
15 - 19 September 2008 |
22 - 26 September 2008 |
27 September 2008 |
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