NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC)

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1 NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) REGISTER NOW ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 CERTIFIED COMPANY P O Box 6575 Jeddah KSA Tel: Fax: info@tsqctc.com

NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) The NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate has been designed to provide an appropriate breadth of underpinning

knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices.

People throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulﬁl their health and safety responsibilities in any country and

At Total Safety Quality Centre (TSQC) we intended to develop the attendees of this course to have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management towards building an eﬀective

The candidate also gains: Knowledge - Whether health and safety is your main responsibility, or just a part of what you do, the NEBOSH IGC will give you vital knowledge to help you perform

You'll discover skills and techniques that are useful and practical, not just theoretical.

2 NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate in Occupational Health & Safety (IGC) The NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate has been designed to provide an appropriate breadth of underpinning knowledge for non-specialists in occupational health and safety to enable them to discharge more eﬀectively their organizational duties or functions with respect to workplace health and safety. The Certiﬁcate has been designed for Safety Managers, Managers, Senior Engineers, Safety Engineers, Safety Oﬃcers / advisors, Safety Professionals and others who require a fundamental knowledge and understanding of health and safety principles and practices. Candidates are likely to be employees of organizations already working to international standards but needing to adapt these to accord with local needs and practice. People throughout the world take the NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate because it gives them the skills and know-how to fulﬁl their health and safety responsibilities in any country and in any kind of organization. WHAT DO YOU GAIN FROM THIS QUALIFICATION? At Total Safety Quality Centre (TSQC) we intended to develop the attendees of this course to have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management towards building an eﬀective safety culture in their organisation and take lead on its health and safety issues. The candidate also gains: Knowledge - Whether health and safety is your main responsibility, or just a part of what you do, the NEBOSH IGC will give you vital knowledge to help you perform better in your role at work. Enjoyment - You'll enjoy taking the NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate. You'll discover skills and techniques that are useful and practical, not just theoretical. Achievement - The NEBOSH name is a mark of excellence in the ﬁeld of health and safety. It's a qualiﬁcation that people from all parts of the world are proud to have achieved. Recognition - NEBOSH IGC is accepted by IOSH Institution of Occupational Safety and Health to meet the academic requirements for Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH), and Associate Membership of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). Career development - For some, the NEBOSH International General Certiﬁcate is a ﬁrst step towards a life-long career in health and safety. For others, it forms part of an important set of qualiﬁcations that brings them success and advancement in whatever ﬁeld they choose. 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.

3 COURSE OUTLINE: UNIT IGC 1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY ELEMENT 1: FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH AND SAFETY 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 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 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 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

ELEMENT 5: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACT Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health

health, welfare and work environment requirements in the workplace.

misuse on health and safety at work and control measures to reduce such risks.

hazards and control measures for safe working at height Explain the hazards of, and control measures

ELEMENT 2: TRANSPORT HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe

Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increases the risk of an incident and the

ELEMENT 3: MUSCULOSKELETAL HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Explain work processes and practices that may give

control measures which should be considered when assessing risks from manual handling activities

equipment with specific reference to manually operated load moving equipment Explain the hazards and

4 ELEMENT 5: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ACT 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. UNIT GC 2: CONTROLLING WORKPLACE HAZARDS ELEMENT 1: WORKPLACE HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Outline Common health, welfare and work environment requirements in the workplace. Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for violence at work Explain the effects of substance misuse on health and safety at work and control measures to reduce such risks. Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of people in the workplace Explain the hazards and control measures for safe working at height Explain the hazards of, and control measures associated with works of a temporary nature. ELEMENT 2: TRANSPORT HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles in the workplace. 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. ELEMENT 3: MUSCULOSKELETAL HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Explain work processes and practices that may give rise to work-related upper limb disorders and appropriate control measures Explain the hazards and control measures which should be considered when assessing risks from manual handling activities Explain the hazards, precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to manually operated load moving equipment Explain the hazards and the precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to mechanically operated load moving equipment. ELEMENT 4: WORK EQUIPMENT HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL Outline general requirements of work equipment Explain the hazards and controls for hand-held tools Describe the main mechanical and non-mechanical hazards of machinery Explain the main control methods for reducing risks from machinery hazards

5 ELEMENT 5: ELECTRICAL SAFETY 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 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 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. COURSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS Course Fee includes candidate registration fees / examination fees with NEBOSH - UK Please contact us for group / corporate discounts Early bird discount is Available. Discounts are also available for our old students of Total Safety Quality Center (TSQC) Upon receiving the filled and signed candidate registration form by TSQC from the candidate as confirmation for examination registration, candidate is liable to pay the registration amount within 7 days Examination date cannot be changed once the candidate s exam registration is carried out with NEBOSH UK. Payment shall be forfeited if the participant does not appear for the course and / or the examination. ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 CERTIFIED COMPANY P O Box 6575 Jeddah KSA Tel: Fax: info@tsqctc.com

NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (IGC)

COURSE SYLLABUS NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (IGC) Course Lenght Couse Dates Course Type Course Date and Location Full time 10 days (85hrs)+ 1 day exam 29