The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety is one of the most widely recognized safety qualifications worldwide. It helps professionals understand workplace hazards and risk management.
NEBOSH IGC Course Contents
The course consists of two main units:
1. IG1 – Management of Health and Safety (Open Book Exam – OBE)
This unit focuses on safety management principles and includes:
Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety
- Moral, legal, and financial reasons for managing safety
- Key health and safety responsibilities of employers and workers
Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work and What They Look Like
- The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) model
- Key elements of a health and safety management system
Element 3: Managing Risk – Understanding People and Processes
- Health and safety culture & its influence
- Human factors affecting health and safety
- Risk assessment process
- General principles of control
Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring
- Active and reactive monitoring
- Incident investigation and reporting
- Audits, inspections, and reviews
2. IG2 – Risk Assessment (Practical Assessment)
This unit focuses on workplace risk assessment and includes:
Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
- Noise, vibration, radiation, and mental well-being
- Occupational health programs
Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health Hazards and Risk Control
- Manual handling risks
- Ergonomics and display screen equipment
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents Hazards and Controls
- Hazardous substances (COSHH)
- Control measures, including PPE and ventilation
Element 8: General Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
- Fire safety and emergency procedures
- Electrical safety
- Working at height
Element 9: Work Equipment and Transport Safety
- Machinery safety and guarding
- Vehicle movement and traffic management
Element 10: Construction and Confined Spaces Safety
- Excavation and demolition hazards
- Confined space entry procedures
Assessment & Certification
- IG1: Open Book Exam (OBE) – Scenario-based questions (marked by NEBOSH)
- IG2: Workplace-based risk assessment (marked by the course provider)
Upon passing both units, candidates receive the NEBOSH International General Certificate.
Who Should Take This Course?
- Health and Safety Officers
- Managers and Supervisors
- Anyone looking for a career in occupational health and safety
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