TSQC - Nebosh IGC
TSQC - Nebosh IGC
TSQC - Nebosh IGC
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DELIGATE ASSESSMENT
The method of assessment will be by two written examinations and a practical assignment.
COURSE CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the course, delegates are awarded the International General Certificate from
NEBOSH - UK.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
UNIT IGC 1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY
ELEMENT 1: FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH AND SAFETY
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety.
Explain the moral, social and economic reasons for maintaining and promoting good standards of health and
safety in the workplace.
Explain the role of national governments and international bodies in formulating a framework for the regulation
of health and safety.
ELEMENT 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - PLAN
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system.
Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety.
Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy
ELEMENT 3: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - DO
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors, managers, supervisors, workers
and other relevant parties
Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in
an organisation
Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a way that can affect health and safety
Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved
Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment
Explain the preventive and protective measures
Identify the key sources of health and safety information
Explain what factors should be considered when developing and implementing a safe system of work for general
activities
Explain the role and function of a permit to work system
Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services
Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace.
ELEMENT 4: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - CHECK
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the principles, purpose of active and reactive monitoring
Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating incidents (accidents, cases of work-related ill-health and
other occurrences)
Describe the legal and organisational requirements for
recording and reporting incidents
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ELEMENT 5: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – ACT
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing
Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health and safety performance.
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ELEMENT 5: ELECTRICAL SAFETY
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in the workplace
Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with electrical systems or using electrical
equipment in normal workplace conditions.
ELEMENT 6: FIRE SAFETY
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Describe the principles of fire initiation, classification and spread
Outline the principles of fire risk assessment
Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of fire spread in buildings
Identify the appropriate fire alarm system and fire fighting equipment for a simple workplace
Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a successful evacuation of a workplace in
the event of a fire.
ELEMENT 7: CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to:
Outline the forms of, the classification of, and health risks from exposure to hazardous substances
Explain the factors to be considered when undertaking an assessment of the health risks from substances
commonly encountered in the workplace
Explain the use and limitations of occupational exposure limits including the purpose of long term and short term
exposure limits
Outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk of ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances
Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific agents
Outline the basic requirements related to the safe handling and storage of waste.
ELEMENT 8: PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL
On completion of this unit, candidates will able to
Outline the health effects associated with exposure to noise and appropriate control measures
Outline the health effects associated with exposure to vibration and appropriate control measures
Outline the principle health effects associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation and basic protection techniques
Outline the causes and effects of stress at work and appropriate control actions.