NEBOSH

NEBOSH - Dates for 2011 not yet announced.

Through an accredited NEBOSH trainer we offer the following:

National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) is the leading UK examination authority in this field.  The certificate is aimed at managers and non specialists who have local responsibilities for health and safety and require an internationally recognised measure of competence in this field.  If you advise others in any capacity on health and safety issues, or if you are a safety adviser seeking initial training for your role, the course will provide a solid introduction to the priniciples of health and safety.

This 12 day programme provides both lively and interactive sessions with case studies along with comprehensive course notes for each delegate.  There is also a telephone helpline provided for students.

You will learn about effective policies, organising your business, investigating loos, risk assessment and risk management.  It’s a practical programme which illustrates common sense approaches to managing this vital function within a business. Find out how to deal with machinery safety, hazardous chemicals, noise, electricity, fire and radiation, and put effective safety management at your fingertips.

At the end of the programme you should be able to:

-  identify and assess typical hazards in the workplace
-  recommend remedial action to control workplace hazards
-  investigate accidents and recommend preventative measures
-  interpret a range of important health and safety legislation
-  explain human and organisational influences on health and safety
-  describe potential ill health effects arising from work environments
-  devise control strategies for substances hazardous to health

This course is recognised as an NVQ Level 3 qualification

For a detailed list of the units involved in NEBOSH see below