NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Outline

Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety? 

• Morals and Money 

• The Force of Law – Punishment and Compensation 

• The Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 (HSWA) and The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR) 

• Contractor Management 
   

Element 2: How Health and Safety Management Systems Work and What They Look Like? 

• Occupational Health and Safety Management 

• What Good Health and Safety Management Systems Look Like? 

• Making the Management System Work – The Health and Safety Policy 
   

Element 3: Managing Risk-Understanding People and Processes 

• Health and Safety Culture 

• Improving Health and Safety Culture 

• Human Factors Which Influence Safety-Related Behaviour 

• Risk Assessment 

• Management of Change 

• Emergency Procedures and First Aid 
   

Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring 

• Active and Reactive Monitoring 

• Investigating, Recording and Reporting Incidents 

• Auditing 

• Review of Health and Safety Performance 
   

Element 5: Physical and Psychological Health 

• Noise 

• Vibration 

• Radiation 

• Mental Ill-Health 

• Work-Related Violence 

• Substance Abuse at Work 
   

Element 6: Musculoskeletal Health 

• Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders 

• Manual Handling 

• Load-Handling Equipment 
   

Element 7: Chemical and Biological Agents 

• Forms of, Classification of, and Health Risks from Hazardous Substances 

• Assessment of Health Risks 

• Workplace Exposure Limits 

• Control Measures 

• Specific Agents 
   

Element 8: General Workplace Issues 

• Health, Welfare, and Work Environment Requirements 

• Working at Height 

• Confined Spaces 

• Lone Working 

• Slips and Trips 

• Safe Movement of People and Vehicles in the Workplace 

• Work-Related Driving 
   

Element 9: Work Equipment 

• General Requirements for Work Equipment 

• Hand Tools and Portable Power Tools 

• Machinery Hazards 

• Control Measures for Machinery Hazards 
   

Element 10: Fire 

• Fire Initiation, Classification, and Spread 

• Fire Prevention and Prevention of Fire Spread 

• Fire Alarms and Fire-fighting 

• Fire Evacuation 
   

Element 11: Electricity 

• Hazards and Risks of Electricity 

• Control Measures 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding fundamental safety concepts to applying advanced risk management strategies. Each stage strengthens your ability to create and maintain safer working environments in compliance with UK legislation. 
 

• Learn how to identify workplace hazards and evaluate associated risks 

• Learn to implement effective control measures to prevent incidents 

• Learn the legal responsibilities of employers and employees in health and safety 

• Learn to develop and manage health and safety policies effectively 

• Learn how to conduct incident investigations and safety audits 

• Learn to promote a strong safety culture across all organisational levels 

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Exam Information 

The NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Assessment measures a learner’s understanding of essential health and safety principles and practices. It is designed for managers, supervisors, and employees who require a broad knowledge of workplace health and safety management. 
 

Assessment Type: 

Unit NG1 – Management of Health and Safety  

• Assessment Type – Open Book Examination (OBE)  

• Assessment Time – 4 Hours  

• Entry Requirements – No  

• Provisional Pass Marks- 45%  
   

Unit NG2 – Risk Assessment  

• Assessment Type – Practical Assessment  

• Assessment Time – 3 Hours  

• Entry Requirement – No  

• Assessment Marks – Pass or Refer