Many people take the NEBOSH Certificate as a first step on a career in health and safety. It provides a valuable overview, and is a sound basis for further professional study.
The NEBOSH Certificate is accepted by IOSH – the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – in meeting the academic requirements for Technician Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH). It is also accepted by The International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM) for associate membership.
Unit 1 – Management of Health & Safety
Element 1 – Foundations in Health & Safety
Element 2 – Health & Safety Policy
Element 3 – Organising for Health & Safety
Element 4 – Promoting a Positive Health & Safety Culture
Element 5 – Risk Assessment
Element 6 – Principles of Control
Element 7 – Monitoring, Review and Audit
Element 8 – Incident and Accident Investigation, Recording and Reporting
Unit 2 – Controlling Workplace Hazards
Element 1 – Movement of People and Vehicles
Element 2 – Manual and Mechanical Handling
Element 3 – Work Equipment
Element 4 – Electricity
Element 5 – Fire
Element 6 – Chemical and Biological Hazards
Element 7 – Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
Element 8 – Construction Activities
Assessment and Certification
Candidates are assessed with written examinations for each of the two taught units. A unit certificate is issued denoting successful achievement of each unit. A Certificate award parchment is issued on completion of the two units and the practical assessment.