NEBOSH International General Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety Training - Hong Kong

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training Course Outline

Unit GIC1:

Element 1: Why We Should Manage Workplace Health and Safety

• Morals and Money
• The Force of Law – Punishment and Compensation
• The Most Important Legal Duties for Employers and Workers

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

• Key Components of Health and Safety Management Systems
• Key Components of a 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 Behaviour Positively or Negatively
• Assessing Risk
• Management of Change
• Safe Systems of Work
• Permit-to-Work Systems
• Emergency Procedures and First Aid

Element 4: Health and Safety Monitoring and Measuring

• Investigating, Recording, and Reporting Incidents
• Active and Reactive Monitoring
• Health and Safety Auditing
• Review Health and Safety Performance

Unit GIC2:

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

• Hazardous Substances
• Assessment of Health Risks
• Occupational Exposure Limits
• Control Measures
• Specific Agents

Element 8: General Workplace Issues

• Health, Welfare and Work Environment
• Working at Height
• Safe working in 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-held tools
• Machinery Hazards
• Control Measures for Machinery Hazards

Element 10: Fire

• Fire Principles
• Preventing Fire and Fire Spread
• Fire Alarm Systems and Fire-Fighting
• Fire Evacuation

Element 11: Electricity

• Hazards and Risks of Electricity
• Control Measures

Who Should Attend this NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training?

The NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training is suitable for a broad range of professionals, including:

• Health and Safety Managers and Officers
• International Project Managers
• Supervisors and Team Leaders
• Safety Consultants
• Environmental Health and Safety Coordinators
• Workplace Safety Advisors
• Safety and Compliance Managers

Prerequisites of the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training

There are no formal prerequisites for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training Course. However, a basic level of English language proficiency is required for pursuing this course.

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training Overview

NEBOSH International General Certificate introduces core occupational health and safety principles used to create safer workplaces. Delegates learn how risk management, hazard control, and compliance practices support workplace health and safety.

This training supports upskilling in risk assessment, safety management, auditing, and workplace hazard control. Delegates strengthen their ability to identify health and safety risks and improve organisational safety performance.

This 10-Day Occupational Health and Safety Course offered by The Knowledge Academy enables delegates to apply health and safety principles confidently. Delegates gain practical insight into safety management systems, monitoring techniques, and workplace risk control practices.

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training Course Objectives

• To ensure delegates have a comprehensive understanding of Occupational Health and Safety concepts and regulations
• To equip  delegates to identify, assess, and manage workplace risks effectively
• To empower  delegates with the ability to conduct Health and Safety audits and implement corrective measures
• To promote awareness about psychological health in the workplace
• To ensure delegates have a solid understanding of Health and Safety laws and regulations
• To empower  delegates to foster a positive safety culture and enhance workplace safety

Upon completion of this NEBOSH International General Certificate In Occupational Health And Safety Training, delegates can effectively manage workplace risks, support colleague well-being, and strengthen organisational safety culture, while gaining a competitive career advantage across diverse industries.

What’s Included in this NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Training Course?

• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Assessment
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
• Interactive Learning with 24*7 Support
• Digital Delegate Pack

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Information

IG 1 - Online Assessments (Learners will have 24 hours to access, complete and submit their paper) 

IG 2 - Practical Assessment (where learners will complete a risk assessment) 

Assessment​ Details 

Unit IG1 – 45 marks 

Unit IG2 – Pass (only pass or fail available for this assessment) 

Unit IG1 

Distinction – 75% marks and Pass in IG2 

Credit – 65-74 marks and Pass in IG2 

Pass – 45-64 marks and Pass in IG2