NEBOSH Internationl General Certificate.ppt

NEBOSH IGC

1. NEBOSHNEBOSH
(The (The NNational ational EExamination xamination BBoard in oard in OOccupational ccupational SSafety and afety and HHealth)ealth)
International General International General
Certificate in Occupational Certificate in Occupational
Safety and Health (IGC)Safety and Health (IGC)

3. Unit IGC1 Unit IGC1
Management of international health and safetyManagement of international health and safety
Unit GC2 Unit GC2
Controlling workplace hazardsControlling workplace hazards
Unit GC3Unit GC3
Health and Safety Practical ApplicationHealth and Safety Practical Application

4. Passing CriteriaPassing Criteria
IGC1 ≥ 45 %IGC1 ≥ 45 %
GC2 ≥ 45 %GC2 ≥ 45 %
GC3 ≥ 60 %GC3 ≥ 60 %
Grading CriteriaGrading Criteria
DistinctionDistinction210 marks or more210 marks or more
CreditCredit 180-209 marks180-209 marks
PassPass 150-179 marks 150-179 marks
Student need to clear all individual units in order to title for IGC Student need to clear all individual units in order to title for IGC
certificate.certificate.
Awarding and Grading Criteria

6. Unit IGC1 Unit IGC1
Management of Management of
international health international health
and safetyand safety

7. Learning outcomes
1.1 Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and
safety
1.2 Explain the moral, social and economic reasons for
maintaining and promoting good standards of health and safety
in the workplace
1.3 Explain the role of national governments and international
bodies in formulating a framework for the regulation of
health and safety
Foundations in health and safety
Element 1Element 1
Foundations in health and safetyFoundations in health and safety

8. Element 2Element 2
Health and safety management Health and safety management
systems 1 - policysystems 1 - policy
2.1 Outline the key elements of a health and safety
management system
2.2 Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for
health and safety
2.3 Describe the key features and appropriate content of an
effective health and safety policy
Learning outcomes

9. Element 3Element 3
Health and safety management Health and safety management
systems 2 - organisingsystems 2 - organising
Learning outcomes
3.1Outline the health and safety roles and responsibilities of
employers, managers, supervisors, workers and other relevant parties
3.2Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance
in the management of health and safety in an organisation
3.3Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a
way that can affect health and safety
3.4Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved
3.5Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements
for contacting emergency services
3.6Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first-aid in
the workplace

10. Element 4Element 4
Health and safety management Health and safety management
systems 3 - planningsystems 3 - planning
4.1 Explain the importance of planning in the context of health
and safety management systems
4.2 Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment
4.3 Explain the general principles of control and a basic
hierarchy of risk reduction measures
4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information
4.5 Explain what factors should be considered when developing
and implementing a safe system of work for general activities
4.6 Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system
Learning outcomes

11. Element 5Element 5
Health and safety management systems Health and safety management systems
4 - measuring, audit and review4 - measuring, audit and review
Learning outcomes
5.1Outline the principles, purpose and role of active and reactive
monitoring
5.2Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing
5.3Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating
incidents (accidents, cases of work-related ill-health and other
occurrences)
5.4Describe the legal and organisational requirements for recording and
reporting incidents
5.5Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health
and safety performance

12. Unit GC2 Unit GC2
Controlling workplace Controlling workplace
hazardshazards

13. Element 1Element 1
Workplace hazards and risk controlWorkplace hazards and risk control
1.1 Outline common health, welfare and work environment
requirements in the workplace
1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for
violence at work
1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse on health and
safety at work and control measures to reduce such risks
1.4 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe
movement of people in the workplace
1.5 Explain the hazards and control measures for safe
working at height
1.6 Outline the hazards and control measures for temporary
works
Learning outcomes

14. Element 2Element 2
Transport hazards and risk controlTransport hazards and risk control
2.1 Explain the hazards and control measures for the
safe movement of vehicles in the workplace
2.2 Outline the factors associated with driving at work
that increases the risk of an incident and the
control measures to reduce work-related driving
risks
Learning outcomes

15. Element 3Element 3
Musculoskeletal hazards and risk Musculoskeletal hazards and risk
controlcontrol
Learning outcomes
3.1 Explain work processes and practices that may give rise to
work-related upper limb disorders and appropriate control measures
3.2 Explain the hazards and control measures which should be
considered when assessing risks from manual handling
activities
3.3 Explain the hazards and controls to reduce the risk in the use
of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to
manually-operated load moving equipment
3.4 Explain the hazards and the precautions and procedures
to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment
with specific reference to powered load handling equipment

16. Element 4Element 4
Work equipment hazards and risk Work equipment hazards and risk
controlcontrol
Learning outcomes
4.1Outline general requirements for work equipment
4.2Explain the hazards and controls for hand-held tools
4.3Describe the main mechanical and non-mechanical
hazards of machinery
4.4Explain the main control measures for reducing risk
from machinery hazards

17. Element 5Element 5
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and risks
associated with the use of electricity in the workplace
5.2 Outline the control measures that should be taken
when working with electrical systems or using
electrical equipment in all workplace conditions
Learning outcomes

18. Element 6Element 6
Fire safetyFire safety
6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation,
classification and spread
6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk assessment
6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire prevention
and the prevention of fire spread in buildings
6.4 Outline the appropriate fire alarm system and fire-
fighting arrangements for a simple workplace
6.5 Outline the factors which should be considered
when implementing a successful evacuation of a
workplace in the event of a fire
Learning outcomes

19. Element 7Element 7
Chemical and biological health hazards Chemical and biological health hazards
and risk controland risk control
7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification of, and health risks from
exposure to hazardous substances
7.2 Explain the factors to be considered when undertaking an
assessment of the health risks from substances commonly
encountered in the workplace
7.3 Explain the use and limitations of occupational exposure limits
including the purpose of long term and short term exposure limits
7.4 Outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk of
ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances
7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific
agents
7.6 Outline the basic requirements related to the safe handling and
storage of waste
Learning outcomes

20. Element 8Element 8
Physical and psychological health Physical and psychological health
hazards and risk controlhazards and risk control
8.1 Outline the health effects associated with
exposure to noise and appropriate control measures
8.2 Outline the health effects associated with
exposure to vibration and appropriate control
measures
8.3 Outline the health effects associated with ionising
and non-ionising radiation and appropriate control
measures
8.4 Outline the meaning, causes and effects of work
related stress and appropriate control measures
Learning outcomes

21. Examination Examination
IGC1 & GC2IGC1 & GC2

22. IGC1IGC1 Morning 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMMorning 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
GC2GC2 Afternoon 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMAfternoon 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
30 minutes extra for non native English language30 minutes extra for non native English language
Question Paper Format
Total Questions 11
1
st
Question of 20 marks
10 Question of 8 marks each
Mandatory to attend all questions
Examinations

23. Result Result
NotificationNotification
70 days from the examination date
Certificates issued within 8 weeks from the date of
result notification.

24. Unit GC3Unit GC3
Health and Safety Health and Safety
Practical ApplicationPractical Application
Consist of practical workplace Consist of practical workplace
observation sheets and observation sheets and
Management ReportManagement Report

25. Marks Breakdown
Making Observation Sheet
Range and outline of hazards and consequences (15 marks)
Identification of suitable control measure and timescale (15 marks)
Introduction (5 marks)
Executive Summary ( 5 marks)
Main findings
Quality of interpretation of findings (15 marks)
Identification of possible breaches of legislation and standards (15
marks)
Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content ( 10 marks)
Conclusion (15 marks)
Recommendations (15 marks)
Total Marks 100
Passing Marks 60

26. Professional MembershipsProfessional Memberships
Affiliate Member
Everyone joins as an Affiliate Member.
Associate Member (AIOSH)
Certificate (NEBOSH),
Technical Member (Tech IOSH)
Certificate (NEBOSH)
Graduate Member (Grad IOSH)
Diploma (NEBOSH)
Chartered Member (CMIOSH)
Experience for progression to Chartered status is assessed
according to qualification route
Chartered Fellow CFIOSH
Minimum five years as Chartered Member Successful
application including portfolio and interview

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