SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSES

NEBOSH Course Outline – General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) consists of two units:

  1. IG1 – Management of Health & Safety (Theory-Based, Open Book Exam)
  2. IG2 – Risk Assessment (Practical Application, Work-Based Assignment)

Unit IG1: Management of Health & Safety (Weeks 1-5)

Week 1: Foundations of Health & Safety

  • Importance of Health & Safety in the Workplace
  • Health & Safety Management Systems (HSG65, ISO 45001)
  • Key Legal & Regulatory Requirements (International & National Laws)

Week 2: Risk Management & Hazard Identification

  • Principles of Risk Assessment (5 Steps)
  • Common Workplace Hazards & Controls
  • Hierarchy of Controls (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, etc.)

Week 3: Health & Safety Culture & Human Factors

  • Understanding Safety Culture & How to Improve It
  • Causes of Unsafe Behavior (Human Errors & Violations)
  • Methods to Promote Positive Safety Attitudes

Week 4: Incident Investigation & Emergency Preparedness

  • Accident/Incident Investigation Process (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Reporting & Learning from Incidents (Near Misses & Accidents)
  • Emergency Procedures, Fire Safety & First Aid Requirements

Week 5: Monitoring, Measuring & Auditing Safety Performance

  • Active & Reactive Monitoring Methods
  • Safety Inspections, Audits & Performance Indicators
  • Continuous Improvement Strategies in H&S

Unit IG2: Risk Assessment & Practical Application (Weeks 6-8)

Week 6: Risk Assessment Techniques

  • Conducting a Workplace Risk Assessment
  • Identifying Hazards in Various Work Environments
  • Evaluating & Controlling Risks Effectively

Week 7: Practical Report Writing & Recommendations

  • Structuring a Risk Assessment Report
  • Providing Practical Recommendations for Risk Reduction
  • Understanding Examiner Expectations for NEBOSH IG2

Week 8: Final Review & Mock Assessments

  • Mock Exam for IG1 (Open Book Exam Practice)
  • Reviewing & Improving Risk Assessment for IG2 Submission
  • Exam Tips, Time Management & Q&A Session

Final Steps: Exam & Certification

  • IG1 Exam: Open Book Exam (Scenario-Based, Online Submission)
  • IG2 Submission: Workplace-Based Risk Assessment Report

Upon successful completion, learners receive the NEBOSH International General Certificate.

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OSHA Course Outline – Occupational Safety & Health Training

(Based on OSHA 30-Hour & 10-Hour General & Construction Industry Training)

OSHA training is designed to ensure workplace safety and compliance with U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards. Below is a general course outline for an OSHA 30-Hour Training Program (ideal for supervisors and workers in hazardous environments).

Module 1: Introduction to OSHA & Worker Rights (Week 1)

  • Overview of OSHA & Its Role in Workplace Safety
  • Employer & Employee Responsibilities Under OSHA
  • OSHA Standards & Regulations (General Industry & Construction)
  • Workers’ Rights & Whistleblower Protections

Module 2: Hazard Identification & Risk Management (Week 2)

  • Recognizing Workplace Hazards (Physical, Chemical, Biological)
  • Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) & Risk Assessment
  • OSHA’s General Duty Clause & Hazard Communication (HazCom)
  • Hierarchy of Controls & Safety Measures

Module 3: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Week 3)

  • Types of PPE (Head, Eye, Ear, Respiratory, Hand, Foot, and Body Protection)
  • OSHA Standards for PPE Use & Maintenance
  • Respiratory Protection & Fit Testing
  • Fall Protection Equipment & Safety Harness Training

Module 4: Workplace Safety & Health Programs (Week 4)

  • Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety (Evacuation Plans, Fire Extinguishers)
  • Electrical Safety (LOTO – Lockout/Tagout Procedures)
  • Machine Guarding & Ergonomics in the Workplace
  • Slips, Trips & Falls Prevention

Module 5: OSHA Construction Industry Safety (Week 5 – For Construction Focus)*

  • Scaffolding Safety & Fall Prevention Strategies
  • Excavation & Trenching Safety
  • Confined Space Entry & Permit System
  • Hand & Power Tools Safety Guidelines

Module 6: Hazardous Materials & Chemical Safety (Week 6)

  • Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) & GHS Labeling
  • Handling & Storage of Hazardous Substances
  • Exposure Limits & Industrial Hygiene Practices
  • Bloodborne Pathogens & Biohazard Safety

Module 7: Accident Investigation & Reporting (Week 7)

  • Workplace Incident & Near-Miss Reporting Procedures
  • OSHA Recordkeeping & Form 300 Requirements
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action Planning
  • Safety Audits & Inspections

Module 8: OSHA Compliance & Final Exam (Week 8)

  • Review of Key OSHA Regulations & Standards
  • Best Practices for Workplace Safety & Compliance
  • Mock OSHA Inspection & Corrective Actions
  • Final Assessment & Certification Exam
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