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Course Code: HSEC 5652
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NEBOSH IGC
Course Sector:
Health, Safety and Environment
Course Dates and Locations
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No.
Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
10 Days
Riyadh, KSA $8,500
02
10 Days
Dubai, UAE $8,500
03
10 Days
Online, Virtual $4,300
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief
The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health and Safety is an internationally recognized qualification that will provide you with a broad understanding of key health and safety issues.
The IGC is NEBOSH’s most popular qualification worldwide and is, for many, the first step in building a successful and rewarding career in health and safety.
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
This certification is designed to provide an excellent knowledge on the fundamentals of health and safety, as well as a solid foundation for assessing and managing potential hazards and risks in the workplace. The program integrates international and technical standards enabling candidates to be worldwide recognized for their expertise and their knowledge of HSE.
Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
It is suitable for those working in health & safety such as Officer, Advisor, Superintendent, managers, supervisors and operational staff from all types of organization. People who are seeking or develop a career in health and safety management.
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes
Element 1: Foundations in Health and Safety
The basis of occupational health and safety and the barriers to good standards.
The moral, social and economic drivers for ensuring health and safety in the workplace, including; economic climate, globalisation, migrant workers, compensation claims and insured/uninsured costs.
The role and objectives of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and International Labour Standards and the levels of legal duties.
Element 2: Health and Safety Management Systems - Plan
The key elements of Safety management systems; Plan-Do-Check-Act, ILO-OSH and OHSAS18001.
The purpose and features of an effective health and safety policy and the areas of business it influences.
Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems - Do
The main roles responsible for managing health and safety and their specific duties.
Managing contractors.
The key aspects of creating a positive health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety.
The organisational, individual and job factors that influence health and safety behaviour.
The processes and programmes that can influence a positive change in behaviour at work.
The principles and practice of risk assessments.
The levels and principles of health and safety control measures.
The process for setting a Safe System of Work in a range of working environments.
The role and function of a Permit-To-Work system.
The provision and features of various Personal Protective Equipment.
Emergency procedures and the provision of First Aid in the workplace.
Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems - Check
The features and role of active and reactive monitoring systems.
The purpose and procedures for investigating, recording and reporting incidents.
Element 4: Health and Safety Management Systems - Act
The principles of internal and external audits.
The purpose and procedure for performing a health and safety review.
Element 5: Health and Safety Management Systems
Unit GC2: Control of workplace hazards
Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control
The Health, Welfare and Work Environment requirements of a workplace.
The Prevention of falling materials through safe stacking and storage.
The risks associated with violence and substance misuse at work and the procedures needed to effectively control it.
The hazards and controls for safe movement of people, working at height, excavations and temporary works.
Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control
The hazards and controls for safe workplace transport operations including non-movement related workplace transport hazards.
The risk assessment process for driving at work.
Element 3: Musculoskeletal Hazards and Risk Control
Risks and controls of work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD's).
Risks and controls of display screen equipment (DSE).
Risks and controls of manual handling activities including manually operated and powered load handling equipment.
Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control
General requirements for work equipment.
Risks and controls of hand-held tools and mechanical and non-mechanical machinery.
Element 5: Electrical Safety
The use of electricity and high risks associated with electricity at work.
The duties for controlling the risks of worknig with electricity.
The risk assessment process for work with electricity.
Element 6: Fire Safety
The initatiation, classification and spread of fires.
The fire risk assessment process and fire preventation methods.
The principles and use of fire alarm systems and fire-fighting equipment.
The evacuation of a workplace in the event of a fire.
Element 7: Chemical and Biological Health Hazards and Risk Control
The forms, classification and health risks from exposure to hazardous substances.
The key elements of a risk asssessment of hazardous substances.
Control measures of hazardous substances, including occupational exposure limits.
The use and control of common workplace agents; Asbestos, Silica, Wood dust, Blood Borne Viruses, (BBV's), Legionella, Cement dust and Carbon Monoxide.
The legal responsibilities when storing and handling waste.
Element 8: Physical and Psychological Health Hazards and Risk Control
The principles, health effects and controls of varioues health hazards; noise, vibration and radiation.
The importance of managing stress at work.
Unit GC3: Health and safety practical application
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of the unit IGC1 and GC2 syllabus, by successful completion of a health and safety inspection of a workplace
Complete a report to management regarding the inspection with recommendations
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Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).
At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.
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