NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is a widely recognised qualification for those seeking to establish or advance their careers in health and safety management. Covering essential principles and practices, this course equips learners to create safer workplaces, manage risks effectively, and ensure compliance with UK health and safety standards.

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Overview

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a comprehensive course designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure workplace safety and legal compliance. It addresses key areas such as hazard identification, risk assessment, and health and safety management systems.

Health and safety are crucial to organisational success, preventing workplace accidents and enhancing employee wellbeing. This course provides learners with practical tools to identify, assess, and control risks, ensuring they can create safer and legally compliant workplaces.

Delivered by MPES, this 5-day training includes interactive learning, practical applications, and exam preparation, ensuring learners are fully equipped to earn their NEBOSH General Certificate and excel in their roles.

Course Objectives:

Understand the foundations of health and safety in the workplace
Learn effective methods for risk assessment and hazard control
Explore health and safety management systems and their practical application
Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures
Gain insights into UK legal requirements for workplace health and safety
Prepare for the NEBOSH National General Certificate examination

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Course Details

Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Educational Background: No specific academic qualifications are required; however, a basic understanding of workplace operations is beneficial.
Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English as course materials and exams are conducted in English.

Learning Outcomes

Expertise Development: Gain the knowledge and skills to manage workplace health and safety effectively.
Legal Compliance: Understand and implement measures to meet UK health and safety laws.
Safety Culture: Foster a proactive approach to creating safer workplaces.
Career Advancement: Enhance professional credibility and unlock opportunities in advanced health and safety roles.

Target Audience

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is suitable for:

Managers, supervisors, and employees with health and safety responsibilities.
Professionals seeking a career in health and safety management.
Those looking to enhance their understanding of workplace safety practices.

Course content

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 Firefighting
Fire Evacuation

Element 11: Electricity

Hazards and Risks of Electricity
Control Measures

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As a finance officer, MPES has been a huge help in understanding the process of recording and processing transactions from all different perspectives. The courses are very easy to follow, and the training they provide can be applied to real-life scenarios. The courses have been a huge help for me, and I would highly recommend them.

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. Do I need prior experience to take this course?

No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed to accommodate professionals at all levels, providing the foundational knowledge needed for health and safety management.

Q. What topics are covered in this course?

The course covers health and safety management systems, hazard identification, risk assessment, fire safety, workplace welfare, and legal requirements, among other key topics.

Q. How will this course help me in my career?

Earning the NEBOSH General Certificate enhances your professional credibility, equipping you with essential skills to manage health and safety effectively and opening opportunities in various industries.

Q. Is this course recognised?

Yes, the NEBOSH National General Certificate is a globally recognised qualification in occupational health and safety, highly valued by employers across industries.

Q. Will I receive a certificate upon completion?

Learners who pass the assessment and exam will be awarded the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.

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