NEBOSH International

General Certificate in
Occupational Health
and Safety E-Learning
Who is it for?

Why choose Astutis e-learning?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety is designed for managers,
supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who
need a broad understanding of health and safety issues.
You do not need any previous health and safety
knowledge, however part of the assessment requires
delegates to write a short report.

Astutis e-learning has been designed with the

delegate in mind. The course has been created by
our in-house learning designer and multimedia
developers, thereby ensuring that the learner is
engaged and well prepared for the exam.

What will you get out of it?

A NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety certificate is awarded to all who
successfully complete the course and all assessments.
For many the NEBOSH International General Certificate is
a key step in a career in health and safety. As well as
providing a sound basis for further professional study,
successful completion of the course enables you to apply
for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) and for
the Associate Membership of the International Institute of
Risk and Safety Management, allowing you to use AIIRSM
after your name.

What does it cover?

It covers health and safety management systems, risk
control management, identification and control of
workplace hazards and the practical application of this
knowledge.
The qualification is divided into three units:
Management of International Health and Safety.
Controlling International workplace hazards.
International Health and safety practical application.
Further details on the content of the course can be
found on overleaf.
Units IGC1 and IGC2 will be assessed by separate
written examinations. Unit IGC3 is assessed by a practical assessment.

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These exam dates are flexible
and transferable.

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Requirements:
In order to access the e-learning
training you will need a computer with
internet access, along with the latest
version of Flash Player installed, in
addition to JavaScript and popups
enabled in your web browser.
Compatible browsers include Internet
Explorer (versions 7 and above),
Firefox, Chrome or Safari.

Syllabus

Unit IGC 1: Management of Health and Safety

Element 1 : Foundation in Health and Safety
The scope and nature of occupational health and
safety.
The moral and financial reasons for promoting good
standards of health and safety.
Outline the role of national governments and
international bodies in formulating a framework for the
regulation of health and safety.
Identify the nature and key sources of health and safety
information.
Outline the key elements of a health and safety
management system.
Element 2 : Health and Safety Management Systems
1 Policy
Key elements of a health and safety management
system.
Purpose and importance of setting policy for health and
safety.
Key features and appropriate content of an effective
health and safety policy.
Element 3 : Health and Safety Management Systems
2 Organising
Organisational health and safety roles and
responsibilities of employers, directors and managers.
Concept of health and safety culture and its significance
in the management of health and safety in an
organisation.
Human factors which influence behaviour at work.
How health and safety behaviour at work can be
improved.
Emergency procedures and the arrangements for
contacting emergency services.
Requirements for, and effective provision of, first-aid in
the workplace.
Element 4 : Health and Safety Management Systems
3 Planning
Importance of planning.
Principles and practice of risk assessment.
General principles of control and a basic hierarchy of
risk reduction measures.
Sources of health and safety information.
Factors that should be considered when developing
and implementing a safe system of work for general
work activities.
Role and function of a permit-to-work system.
Element 5: Health and Safety Management Systems
4-Measuring, Audit and Review
Active and reactive monitoring.
Health and safety auditing.
Investigating incidents.
Recording and reporting incidents.
Review of health and safety performance.

Unit IGC 2: Controlling Workplace Risks

Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
Health, welfare and work environment requirements.
Violence at work.
Substance misuse at work.
Safe movement of people in the workplace.
Working at height.
Excavations.
Element 2 : Transport Hazards and Risk Control
Safe movement of vehicles in the workplace.
Driving at work.
Element 3 : Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk
Control
Work-related upper limb disorders.
Manual handling hazards, risks and control measures.
Manually operated load handling equipment.
Mechanically operated load handling equipment.
Element 4 : Work Equipment Hazards and Risk
Control
General requirements for work equipment.
Hand-held tools.
Machinery hazards.
Control measures for reducing risks from machinery
hazards.
Element 5 : Electrical Safety
Risks associated with electricity.
Control measures.
Element 6 : Fire Safety
Fire initiation, classification and spread.
Fire risk assessment.
Fire prevention and prevention of fire spread.
Fire alarm and fire-fighting equipment.
Evacuation of a workplace.
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards
and Risk Control
Forms of, classification of, and health risks from
hazardous substances.
Assessment of health risks.
Workplace exposure limits.
Control measures.
Specific agents.
Safe handling and storage of waste.
Element 8 : Physical and Psychological Health
Hazards and Risk Control
Noise.
Vibration.
Radiation.
Stress.