IGC 1: Management of international health and safety
NEBOSH IGC Element 1:
Foundations in health and safety
The outlook of occupational health and safety and barriers to good standards of health and safety
Definition of health, safety and welfare.
The moral, social and economic driversto assure good standards of health and safety in the workplace. Ex.Globalisation, insurance etc.
Role of national governments and International Labour Organisation (ILO) for the guidance of health and safety.
NEBOSH IGC Element 2:
Health and Safety Management Systems – Plan
The key elements of a health and safety management system With reference to ILO Guidelines AND OHSAS 18001
The purpose and importance of policy for health and safety
Standards and guidance related to health and safety.
Health and safety roles and responsibilities of individuals in the organization.
NEBOSH IGC Element 3:
Health and Safety Management Systems – Do
Roles of directors, managersand supervisors.
Principles of assessing and managing contractors.
Human factors which influence health and safety behavior at work.
The principles and practice of risk assessments.
Needs of effective provision of first-aid in the workplace
Advancement of health and safety behavior at work
Preventive and protective measures.
Key sources of health and safety information.
The role and function of a permit-to-work system.
