ISO-Xpert Management & IT Consultants

in Partnership with RRC Training

E-LEARNING
DISTANCE LEARNING
COURSES DESIGNED TO DELIVER SUCCESS
Health and Safety
Environmental Management

ISO-Xpert and RRC really want As OHS certification is at an

you to enjoy your learning, pass
early stage in Pakistan, training
your exam and, most importantly, courses at reasonable prices will
gain the knowledge and
attract both professionals and
understanding that will make
individuals to become qualified
you a successful practitioner.
and implement knowledge gained
Dr David Towlson
in everyday practice.
RRC Director of Quality and Training

Asim Khan
Managing Director, ISO-Xpert

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Partnership

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Learning with RRC

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What is Distance / e-Learning?

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NEBOSH courses

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Award in Health and Safety at Work

10

Award in Safety, Health and Environment for the Process Industries

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National Certificate in Environmental Management

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International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

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International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

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International Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

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International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety

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International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

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National Diploma in Environmental Management

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IOSH courses

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Managing Safely
Working Safely

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rrc rapid e-Learning courses

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All NEBOSH, IOSH and CIEH courses

will be run under RRCs Accreditations,
Approvals and Licences

partnership

ISO-Xpert Management & IT Consultants is a

prominent management and IT consulting company
founded in Pakistan in 1997, offering multi-disciplinary
online consulting, training and certification services in
accordance with well-recognised models of
management. ISO-Xpert is registered with the Ministry
of Science and Technology (MoST) and is committed to
solving organisational, management and IT-related
problems, in order to promote best management
practices in the country.
Keeping customers
specifications and expectations
in mind, consultants endeavour
to train business organisations
on various systems, such as ISO
9000, ISO 14000, ISO 27001,
HACCP, OSHAS 18001, SA 8000,
Customer Audit Compliance and
Code of Conduct (C.O.C).

Health and safety is at an early stage of development in Pakistan and little is

taught at universities or colleges. A NEBOSH registered training course at an
affordable price will attract professional companies who are Pakistans
biggest exporters to get certified and become more aware of good health
and safety practices, as well as individuals who wish to learn about and work
in the health and safety industry.
Asim Khan, Managing Director, ISO-Xpert

The team at ISO-XPERT

continually strive to improve
business practices and processes
in terms of productivity and
quality, in both the corporate
and individual areas of Pakistan.
The company specialises in
implementing customised
solutions to help organisations
meet and exceed their quality
and performance objectives, as
well as helping individuals within
the health and safety industry to
learn more.
Asim Khan, Managing Director,
ISO-Xpert

RRC are delighted to be working with

ISO-Xpert to deliver health and safety
courses in Pakistan. We look forward to
sharing our experience and resources and to
assist our colleagues in achieving their
mission to transfer health and safety
knowledge from training to practice.
Gary Fallaize, RRC Managing Director

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Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Safety Signs
The standardisation of safety signs throughout
workplaces is essential to ensure that safety signs,
wherever they are seen, have the same meaning.

Mandatory Signs

Warning Signs

Use/Location of Signboards

Mandatory signs are round with a blue background

and white symbol. This sign states what protective
equipment must be worn.

Warning signs are triangular with a black border and a

black pictogram on a yellow background.

Signboards should generally be installed in a position

appropriate to the line of sight, either at the access
point to the area of a general hazard or in the
immediate vicinity of a specific hazard.

Common Signs and Their Use, Location

and Compliance

Signs should be clearly visible in a well-lit position.

Illuminated signs should be provided with emergency
lighting power where the situation is likely to
interfere with the main power supply, i.e. emergency
exits.

Safety signs include:

Illuminated signs.
Hand and acoustic signals (e.g. fire alarms).
Traditional signboards (e.g. prohibition and
warning signs).
Marking of pipework containing dangerous
substances.
Fire safety signs.
The employer should provide specific safety signs
whenever there is a risk which has not been avoided
or controlled by other means, e.g. by engineering
controls and safe systems of work.
Where a safety sign would not help to reduce a risk,
or where the risk is not significant, there is usually no
need to provide a sign (unless mandated by law).
As illustrative examples we will look at five types of signs
(Prohibition, Mandatory, Safe Condition, Warning and
Fire Safety) used in the European region. Even if your
regional signs are different, the principles involved will be
similar.

Eyes

Head

Flammable Material

Placing too many signs close together should be

avoided.

Explosive

Signs should be removed when or if the situation to

which they refer no longer exists.

Signs Marking Obstacles, Dangerous Locations

and Traffic Routes
Ears

Respiratory
Mandatory Signs

Overhead Loads

Radioactive
Warning Signs

Safe Condition Signs

Fire Safety Signs

Sometimes called Emergency Signs.

In general fire safety signs fall into one of two categories:

These are square or oblong with white symbols on a

green background and indicate such safe conditions as a
first-aid post or emergency evacuation route.

Those providing information on means of escape and

which take the form of a Safe Condition.

Prohibition Signs

Where the risk is low or it is impractical to safeguard

by other means, then obstacles or dangerous
locations should be marked, e.g. the edge of a
loading platform, or danger zone adjacent to a
process.
In some regions this can be achieved by the use of
yellow and black (or red and white) angled stripes.

Those identifying the location of fire equipment, e.g.

Alarm Point, Fire Extinguisher.
In Europe, a fire safety sign must at least contain a
pictogram (though it may also contain the text as well).

These are round with a white background and red

border and cross bar.
Symbols must be black and placed centrally on the
background without obliterating the cross bar.
The sign means that something must not be done.
Exit

Inspection Pit with Clearly Marked Edges

Acceptable Fire Safety Sign

Fire equipment signs are square or rectangular in shape

with a white pictogram on a red background.
No Smoking

Not Drinkable

In cases where clearly defined traffic routes are

necessary, they should be marked using continuous
lines (commonly yellow or white); standard road
traffic signs and markings should be used in outdoor
areas to control vehicles and pedestrians.
Dangerous locations (e.g. where people may slip, fall
from heights, or where there is low headroom) and
traffic routes may also have to be marked.

First-Aid
Safe Condition Signs

No Access for Pedestrians

No Access for Industrial

Vehicles

Fire Extinguisher

Fire Hose

Fire Equipment Signs

Prohibition Signs

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Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Confined Spaces

Labelling of Pipework
Pipework and pipelines containing dangerous substances
should be identified and marked, including at, for
example, sampling, filling and discharge points (where
employees are likely to be exposed to the contents).
Often the same symbols or pictograms as those seen
on containers of dangerous substances are used, but
using triangular-shaped warning signs. These are usually
available either as labels or marking tapes.

Corrosive Material

Flammable Material

Explosive Material

Toxic Material

Key Information
Confined spaces are defined by the possibility of a foreseeable specified risk, so the types of specified risk give
us some indication of what might constitute a confined space in a work situation.
In assessing the risk from working in a confined space we need to consider:
The need to enter the confined space at all.
The provision and maintenance of a safe atmosphere.
The task, materials and equipment.
The persons at risk.
The reliability of safeguards in place.
Employers must provide a safe system of work, and this is vital when carrying out confined space entry and work
so safe working practices must include:
Permit-to-work systems.
Emergency arrangements.
Training for work in confined spaces.

Conditions that Constitute a Confined

Space

Revision Questions
Labelling Pipework

Pipelines transporting a hazardous medium must be

identified with the correct, relevant danger signal.
Colour coding is also commonly used to identify
pipelines. For example, the current European
standard colour groups are:
Green for water.
Grey for steam.
Blue for air.
Yellow for gases.
Mauve for acids and alkalis.
Brown for oils and combustible liquids.
Black for other liquids.
Red for fire-fighting.

Labelling of Stores
Stores and areas containing significant quantities of
dangerous substances should be identified by the
appropriate warning sign (the same signs as are used
for marking pipework).
However, labelling of stores is not generally necessary
if:
They hold very small quantities.
The labels on the containers can be seen clearly
from outside the store.

1. Identify the requirements to ensure a suitable

system of maintenance.
2. What are the requirements regarding the
condition of floors and traffic/routes?

Confined spaces are recognised as workplaces that can

be particularly hazardous. Consequently they are closely
regulated by safety standards such as those set out in
the UK Confined Spaces Regulations and the OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health standards relating to
permit-required confined spaces (1910.146).

Jargon Buster
Confined Space
Any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit,
trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space
in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there
arises a reasonably foreseeable specified risk.

Specified Risk

3. Identify six key elements to good

housekeeping.

A serious risk of injury to any person at work

arising from a fire or explosion.

4. What is meant by acceptable temperature?

The loss of consciousness of any person at work

arising from an increase in body temperature.

5. What are the requirements for adequate

lighting?

The loss of consciousness or asphyxiation of

any person at work arising from gas, fume,
vapour or the lack of oxygen.

6. Identify the symptoms of visual fatigue.

The drowning of any person at work arising

from an increase in the level of a liquid.

7. If a person has to wear special clothing for

work, what type of facilities should be provided
for changing purposes?
8. What criteria should an employer adopt when
deciding what first-aid provision should be
made?

The asphyxiation of any person at work

arising from a free flowing solid or the
inability to reach a respirable environment due
to entrapment by a free flowing solid.
Work in a sewer can present a confined space risk

9. Explain the circumstances under which an

employer should provide safety signs.

Free Flowing Solid

Any substance consisting of solid particles and
which is of, or is capable of being in, a flowing or
running consistency; includes flour, grain, sugar,
sand or other similar materials.

10. Describe the shape and colour of: prohibition,

mandatory, safe condition, and warning signs.
(Suggested Answers are at the end of Unit IC.)
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courses is our unique online platform; an
easy-to-use online system which provides
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Throughout the material, key definitions are
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Questions, Summaries and Key Information
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chose Distance Learning, RRC will provide a
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Your tutors are there to make sure your
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In addition to end of unit tests, designed to
allow you to monitor your progress, we also
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provides important exam practice and
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RRCs online course provides tutormoderated Forums where you can
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Additional Resources
A range of additional online resources
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Element 4: Work Equipment Hazards and Risk Control

Element 2: Transport Hazards and Risk Control

Safe Movement of Vehicles in the Workplace

Vehicle operations are a hazard to the vehicle driver, as well as pedestrians, other drivers and passengers.
Common accidents involve vehicle overturn, and collisions with pedestrians, other vehicles or fixed structures.

Adjustable and Self-Adjusting Guards

Interlocked Guards

Adjustable and self-adjusting guards are used when

it is not possible to completely prevent access to
dangerous parts. They are commonly used to safeguard
woodworking and metalworking machinery where a
workpiece has to be fed into the machine or manipulated
during machine use.

An interlocked guard is a protective device designed

to be removed as a normal part of routine machine
operation. The guard is intended to allow frequent
access to a machine or danger zone by removing the
power source and preventing the equipment from
operating while the guard is open. When the guard is
removed a safety interlock system prevents machine
operation. For example, a microwave oven has a hinged
door on the front to allow easy access; this door is
interlocked so that power to the microwave generator is
shut off when it is open.

An adjustable guard can be set to a range of positions

by the operator depending on the nature of the
workpiece and the operation being carried out. For
example, the top guard on a bench-mounted circular saw
can be set at a range of heights depending on the size of
wood being cut.

These hazards can be controlled through the risk assessment process and by careful management of the
workplace environment, the vehicles and the drivers.
The workplace environment should be designed, constructed and maintained to allow safe vehicle movement
and to separate vehicles from pedestrians.
Vehicles should be suitable for their intended use and workplace environment and maintained in safe working
order.

Power to the machine is disabled and the machine

will not operate until the guard is in place.

Drivers should be appropriately qualified, medically fit and given information, instruction, training and
supervision.

Either the guard is locked shut until it is safe for the

guard to open, or the act of opening the guard stops
the dangerous parts and disables power.

Hazards From Workplace Transport

Operations

Adjustable guard over blade of bench-mounted circular saw;

the guard covers most of the blade, but a section remains exposed so
that wood can be fed through

When vehicles move around in workplaces they are

a hazard to pedestrians, to other vehicles (and their
occupants) and to the driver (and other occupants).
Vehicle accidents are responsible for many serious
and fatal injuries and also cause a significant amount
of property and equipment damage. You will find the
various hazards listed below, along with some typical
conditions and environments in which each hazard might
arise.

A self-adjusting guard does the same thing but is

sprung loaded or linked to other machine parts. As the
machine operates the guard adjusts automatically to fit
the workpiece. It does not require the operator to set it
to the right position.

Loss of Control and Overturning

A driver may lose control of their vehicle for various
reasons:
Driver error (e.g. driving too fast).
Environmental conditions (e.g. mud on the road).
Mechanical failure (e.g. brakes fail).
Depending on the type of vehicle being driven, this loss
of control may result in a skid, collision or overturn of
the vehicle.
Some vehicles, because of their design or environment
of use, are more likely to overturn than others. Forklift
trucks (with a very short and narrow wheel base) and
dumper trucks (with a high centre of gravity and used
on rough terrain) are frequently involved in overturn
accidents.

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Basic principles of an interlocked guard:

Self-adjusting guard on a crosscut mitre saw;

as the saw moves down the guard retracts to expose the blade

Main limitations with adjustable and self-adjusting

guards:
Do not completely prevent access to dangerous
parts.

Forklift truck

Very easy to defeat.

Rely 100% on operator competence.

Many machines are fitted with interlocked doors which

when opened bring the moving parts to an immediate
stop (e.g. photocopier). However, some machines cannot
be stopped in this way and it is then preferable to use an
interlocked guard that locks shut and can only be opened
once the danger has passed (e.g. domestic washing
machine).
The main limitation of an interlocked guard is that it is
possible to bypass the system so that the machine can
be operated with the guard open. With simple interlock
systems this is easily done, but even complex interlock
systems can be defeated by a determined person. The
dangerous parts or machinery may not be at rest as the
equipment is opened, and this may put the operator at
risk (though this can be overcome by good design and
consideration of run down times). It is also possible
that a person may gain access to the inside of a machine
guard during operation by climbing over the guard or by
the equipment being re-started by a second operator.
It is, therefore, important that the appropriate type of
interlock system is fitted to the machine and that strict
rules are imposed about safe use of interlocked guards,
with regular maintenance carried out.

Trip Devices
Trip devices are protective devices that do not put a
physical barrier between the operator and the dangerous
parts of machinery. Instead some form of sensor is used
to detect the presence of the operator and stop the
machine. Trip devices are intended to minimise severity
of an injury and are often used as an additional control
measure, e.g. in combination with an interlocked access
gate to ensure that an operator does not gain access by
climbing over a fence or being locked in by a colleague.

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Element IC1: General Workplace Issues

Element IB10: Ergonomic Factors

Ergonomics
Key Information

First-Aid Assessment

Information and Training

Specific first-aid needs of a workplace depend on the

place where work is being conducted and the type of
work being carried out. The following criteria should
generally be taken into account:

The employer should inform all workers of the

establishments first-aid arrangements, especially new
workers ( so details are usually included in induction
training).
Self-employed persons should provide adequate firstaid equipment for their own needs.

Ergonomics is the science of designing the job, equipment, and workplace to fit the worker with the objective
of improving their comfort, safety and productivity and should consider the:
Worker.
Work equipment.
Local environment.
Lack of attention to ergonomic principles can result in the following conditions:
Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS).
Musculoskeletal problems.
Risk reduction measures rely on:
Ergonomic design of tools, equipment and workplaces.
Job rotation.
Adjusting the work routine.
Training.

Topic Focus
The factors to be considered in assessing first-aid
provision include:
Size of the organisation (e.g. number of
employees).
Nature of the work and workplace hazards
and risks, e.g. hazardous substances,
dangerous machines, tools or animals.
Remember that you will have different levels
of risk in different parts of the workplace
(office vs production line).

Arrangements should also cover the firstaid requirements of other persons on the
establishments site.
Training courses must usually be to an approved
standard (the training syllabus is often mandated by
local enforcement agencies). Refresher training is
commonly mandated at suitable intervals, e.g. every
three years.
Where the employer provides a full-time
staffed occupational health service, the first-aid
arrangements for the establishment would normally
be made by them.

Nature of the workforce, e.g. experience,

young workers, pregnancy, disabilities.
The organisations accident history.

Jargon Buster
Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the science of designing the job,
equipment, and workplace to fit the worker with
the objective of improving their comfort, safety
and productivity. It involves the application
of anatomical, physiological and psychological
knowledge to the practical aspects of work,
such that tasks may be fitted to the needs of the
person.
This involves putting the person at the heart of both
task and workstation design, and building the working
environment around his/her needs, rather than fitting
the person into a pre-designed working environment
built around the needs of the task.
The starting point for this is to see the work setting as
being made up of three elements:
A worker with a range of physical and mental
characteristics size, strength, range of motion,
intellect, expectations, etc.
Physical objects comprising the furniture, working
equipment (DSE, tools, etc.), working surfaces and
parts used in the task.
The local environment created by physical
conditions such as lighting, temperature, noise,
vibration, etc., as well as the organisational culture
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and management which determines interpersonal

relationships, attitudes towards work, etc. in the
workplace.

The needs of travelling, remote and lone

workers, e.g. may need a travel first-aid kit.
Work patterns, e.g. coverage for shift work or
out of hours work.

The interaction of these elements determines the

manner in which the task may be performed, and it is
this interaction which needs to be optimised in order to
ensure maximum comfort, safety and productivity.

The distribution of the workforce, e.g. large

site with multiple buildings which are far apart.
The remoteness of the site from emergency
medical services.

Lack of Attention to Ergonomic

Principles

Employees working on shared or multioccupied sites.

The following conditions are likely to result from lack of

attention to ergonomic principles.

First-Aid Training Using a Resuscitation Dummy

Annual leave and other absences of first-aiders

and appointed persons adequate coverage.

Work-Related Upper Limb Disorders

(WRULDs)

First-aid provision for non-employees.

Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs) affect

the soft connecting tissues, muscles and nerves of the
hand, wrist, arm and shoulder. Severity may vary from
occasional aches, pains and discomfort of the affected
part through to well defined and specific disease or
injury. Loss of function may result in reduced work
capacity.

Specific Specialist First-Aid Treatments

Where specific risks have been identified, particular
provision should be made, e.g.:
Specialist and separate training for the appointed
person.

Upper limb disorders arise from ordinary movements,

such as forceful repetitive gripping, twisting, reaching or
moving. The hazard is created by prolonged repetition,
often in a forceful and awkward manner, without
sufficient rest or recovery time. Consequently, a range of
occupations may be affected including production-line
workers, packers, painters and machine operators.

Extra first-aid equipment may be required.

Training to cope with special risks such as cyanide
poisoning.

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has a reputation which is second to none for the provision of academically
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Award in Health and Safety at Work

The NEBOSH Award in

Health & Safety at Work
is a NEW course
developed by NEBOSH to
complement their existing
range of qualifications.
This standalone
qualification is designed
for workers in any sector
who want a basic
understanding of health
and safety and acts as the
perfect introduction to a
NEBOSH Certificate.

What you will study

Award in Safety, Health & Environment for the Process Industries

Methods of study

Unit HSW1 Workplace Safety Foundations

The Foundations of Health and Safety
The Responsibility for Health and Safety
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
and Control
Hazards and Controls Associated
with Work Equipment
Transport Safety
Hazards and Controls Associated
with Working with Electricity
Fire Safety
Hazards and Controls Associated
with Manual Handling and
Repetitive Movement
Hazards and Controls Associated with
Hazardous Substances
Hazards and Controls Associated with
the Working Environment
Unit HSW2 Practical Application
The completion of a short risk assessment activity.

10

Distance/e-Learning 24 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of one multiple-choice
examination and a short risk assessment activity.

This NEBOSH Award is

designed to provide
process operators and
technicians with an
understanding of health,
safety and environmental
management within the
process industries. If you
work (or want to work) in
industries like chemical,
pharmaceutical,
petrochemical and food
processing, then this
course could be for you. It
also provides a perfect
introduction to a
NEBOSH Certificate.

What you will study

Methods of study

Unit HSEP1 Health, Safety and Environment

for the Process Industries
The Foundations of Health and Safety
The Responsibility for Health and Safety
Health and Safety Risk Assessment
and Control
Hazards and Controls Associated with
Work Equipment, Working with
Electricity, Manual Handling and
Repetitive Movement, Hazardous
Substances, the Working Environment
Transport Safety
Fire Safety
The Foundations of Process Safety
Systems to Prevent Loss of Containment
Common Hazards, Risks and Controls
in the Chemical Industry
Plant Integrity
Emergency Response
Foundations in Environmental Management
Control of Emissions
Environmental Risk Assessments
(Impact Assessment)

11

Distance/e-Learning 44 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of one
multiple-choice examination.

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They are based on
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completion of a NEBOSH
International Certificate
meets the entry
requirement for the
NEBOSH National and
International Diploma.

What you will study

Methods of study

Unit NEC1: Management and Control of

Environmental Hazards
Foundations in Environmental Management
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Impact Assessments
Control of Emissions to Air
Control of Contamination of Water Sources
Control of Waste and Land Use
Sources of Use of Energy and
Energy Efficiency
Control of Environmental Noise
Planning for and Dealing with Environmental
Emergencies
Unit NEC2: Practical Application
The completion of an environmental review of a
workplace and report to management.

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Distance/e-Learning 70 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of one examination and
a practical assessment.

Unitisation
IGC1 is the core unit for the NEBOSH
International General Certificate, the NEBOSH
International Construction Certificate and the
NEBOSH International Fire Certificate.
To gain each qualification you need to study IGC1
along with the relevant specialist unit
and practical assessment.

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If you have been awarded a NEBOSH

International Certificate in the last 5 years
and wish to take a further International
Certificate you will be exempt from IGC1
and can simply top up with units IGC2/3,
ICC1/2 or IFC1/2.

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International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

International Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

The NEBOSH
International General
Certificate provides an
excellent foundation in
health and safety for
managers, supervisors,
employee representatives
and people starting out
on a career in health and
safety. The certificate is
relevant to all types of
organisations and helps its
holders manage risks
effectively.

This course has been

designed to provide those
making day-to-day
decisions in construction
work with the knowledge
they need to ensure that
the health and safety
implications of their
decisions are properly
taken into account. It is
designed for supervisors
and managers within the
international construction
industry.

What you will study

Unit IGC1: Management of International
Health & Safety
Foundations in Health and Safety
Health and Safety Management
Systems 1 Policy
Health and Safety Management
Systems 2 Organising
Health and Safety Management
Systems 3 Planning
Health and Safety Management
Systems 4 Measuring, Audit and Review
Unit IGC2: Control of International
Workplace Hazards
Movement of People and Vehicles Hazards
and Control
Manual and Mechanical Handling Hazards
and Control
Work Equipment Hazards and Control
Electrical Hazards and Control
Fire Hazards and Control
Chemical and Biological Health Hazards
and Control
Physical and Psychological Health Hazards
and Control
Construction Activities Hazards
and Control
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Unit IGC3: International Health & Safety

Practical Application
The completion of a health and safety assessment
of a workplace and report to management.
Methods of study
Distance/e-Learning 130 hours of study
Assessment
The assessment consists of two examinations
and a practical health and safety assessment
of a workplace.

What you will study

Unit IGC1: Management of International
Health & Safety
(see NEBOSH International General Certificate)
Unit ICC1: Managing and Controlling Hazards in
International Construction Activities
Construction Management
Construction Site
Hazards and Risk Control
Vehicle and Plant Movement
Hazards and Risk Control
Musculoskeletal Handling
Hazards and Control
Work Equipment Hazards and
Risk Control
Electrical Safety
Fire Safety
Chemical and Biological Health
Hazards and Risk Control
Physical and Psychological Health
Hazards and Risk Control
Working at Height Hazards
and Risk Control
Excavation Work and Confined Spaces
Hazards and Risk Control
Demolition and Deconstruction Hazards
and Risk Control
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Unit ICC2: International Construction

Practical Application
The completion of a health and safety assessment
of a construction site and report to management.
Methods of study
Distance/e-Learning 160 hours of study
Assessment
The assessment consists of two examinations and
a practical health and safety assessment of a
construction site.

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NEBOSH International Certificate in Fire Safety AND Risk Management

International Technical Certificate in Oil AND Gas Operational Safety

The NEBOSH
International Fire
Certificate will teach you
how to carry out fire risk
assessments and identify
the range of protective
and preventive measures
you need to minimise the
risk of fire. This course is
designed for anyone with
fire safety responsibilities
in the workplace and is
suitable for managers,
supervisors and employee
representatives.

The NEBOSH
International Technical
Certificate in Oil and Gas
Operational Safety is
designed specifically for
those with safety
responsibilities in the oil
and gas industry. It
focuses on international
standards and
management systems,
highlighting the
importance of process
safety management in the
oil and gas industry,
enabling students to
effectively discharge
workplace safety
responsibilities both
onshore and offshore.

What you will study

Methods of study

Unit IGC1: Management of International

Health and Safety
(see NEBOSH International General Certificate)
Unit IFC1: International Fire Safety and
Risk Management
Managing Fire Safety
Principles of Fire and Explosion
Causes and Prevention of Fires
Fire Protection in Buildings
Safety of People in the Event of a Fire
Fire Safety Risk Assessment
Unit IFC2: Fire Safety Practical Application
The completion of a fire safety risk assessment
of a workplace.

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Distance/e-Learning 120 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of two examinations and
a practical fire risk assessment of a workplace.

It is ideal for those who have the responsibility for

ensuring safety as part of their day to day duties,
including Managers; Supervisors; Employee
representatives; and newly appointed Health and
Safety Advisers.
Those undertaking this certificate should have a
good understanding of safety issues which can be
from experience or having studied one of
NEBOSHs Certificate-level qualifications.

What you will study

Unit IOG1: The Management of International
Oil and Gas Operational Safety
Health, Safety and Environmental
Management in Context
Hydrocarbon Process Safety 1
Hydrocarbon Process Safety 2
Fire Protection and Emergency Response
Logistics and Transport Operations
Methods of study
Distance/e-Learning 55 hours of study
Assessment
The assessment consists of one 2-hour
examination.

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NEBOSH diplomas

The NEBOSH Diploma is

the qualification for
aspiring health and safety
professionals, building
directly upon the
foundation of knowledge
provided by the NEBOSH
Certificate. It is designed
to provide students with
the expertise required to
undertake a career as a
safety and health
practitioner and also
provides a sound basis for
progression to
postgraduate study.

International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Entry requirements
The NEBOSH Diploma assumes a broad basic
knowledge of health and safety (such as is
provided by a NEBOSH Certificate qualification)
and is assessed at the same standard as a UK
Degree programme.

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The NEBOSH
International Diploma
is a prestigious and
demanding professional
qualification for those
wanting to advance their
career in occupational
health and safety. The
NEBOSH International
Diploma is also becoming
recognised around the
world as the global
standard for health and
safety professionals.

What you will study

Preparatory Content (Core Skills)
Unit IA: International Management
of Health and Safety
Principles of Health and Safety Management, Loss
Causation and Incident Investigation, Identifying
Hazards, Assessing and Evaluating Risks, Risk
Control and Emergency Planning, Organisational
and Human Factors, Regulating Health and Safety,
Measuring Health and Safety Performance.
Unit IB: International Control of Hazardous
Agents in the Workplace
General Aspects of Occupational Health and
Hygiene, Principles of Toxicology and
Epidemiology, Hazardous Substances Evaluating
Risk, Preventive and Protective Measures and
Monitoring and Maintenance of Control
Measures, Biological Agents, Physical Agents
Noise and Vibration and Radiation and Thermal
Environment, Hazardous Substances Preventive
and Protective Measures, Ergonomic Factors.

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Unit IC: International Workplace and Work

Equipment Safety
General Workplace Issues, Principles of Fire and
Explosion, Workplace Fire Risk Assessment,
Storage, Handling and Processing of Dangerous
Substances, Work Equipment, Machinery Safety,
Mechanical Handling, Electrical Safety, Safety in
Construction and Demolition, Environmental
Pollution and Waste Management.
Unit ID: International Application of Health
and Safety Theory and Practice
This unit comprises an 8,000-word assignment for
submission after completion of units IA, IB and IC.
Methods of study
Distance/e-Learning 475 hours of study
Assessment
Units IA, IB and IC are examined by written
examination and Unit ID by assignment.
Candidates must successfully complete all
four units to be awarded the NEBOSH
International Diploma.

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IOSH Courses

National diploma in Environmental Management

The NEBOSH National

Diploma in Environmental
Management has been
designed for those with
responsibilities for the
management of
environmental risk or
aiming to develop and
implement effective
environmental
management systems
within their organisations.

There are no specific entry requirements for this

course but some knowledge of the English legal
system is recommended (such as might be
covered in the NEBOSH National General
Certificate, National Diploma, etc.).

Unit ED2 Workplace-Based

Practical Application
The completion of a work-based project.
Methods of study
Distance/e-Learning 190 hours of study

What you will study

Unit ED1 Management of Environmental Risk
Principles of Environmental Risk Management
Environmental Risk Evaluation
Water Resources Management
Monitoring, Review and Audit
Developments in Environmental Legislation
Environmental Legislative Framework and
Methods of Enforcement
Public Access to Environmental Information
Civil Liability in Relation to
Environmental Pollution
Solid and Liquid Wastes
Gaseous and Particulate Releases
to Atmosphere
Control Strategies for Environmental Risk
Control of Environmental Nuisance
Hazardous Substances
Environmental Implications of Development
and Land Use
Energy Use and Efficiency

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Assessment
Unit ED1 is assessed by a 3-hour examination
and Unit ED2 a project consisting of an
environmental audit.

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has developed a series
of certificated courses designed to promote protection from workplace hazards at
every level. IOSH courses are founded on best practice as well as legislation,
ensuring that courses are relevant both in the UK and internationally.

IOSH Courses

Managing Safely

This course aims to

introduce managers at all
levels to the different
aspects of managing
safety and health in the
workplace.

working Safely

What you will study

Methods of study

Safety Management Principles

Assessing and Controlling Risks
Understanding Management Responsibility
for Health and Safety
Identifying Hazards
Investigating Accidents and Incidents
Measuring Performance
Protecting our Environment

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Distance/e-Learning 40 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of multiple choice and
short answer questions as well as a short project.

This course is aimed at all

employees and is
designed to improve the
safety culture within an
organisation. It focuses on
how individual actions
contribute to health and
safety in the workplace.

What you will study

Methods of study

Introducing Working Safely

Defining Hazards, Risk and Control
Identifying Common Hazards
Improving Safety Performance
Environmental Awareness

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Distance/e-Learning 10 hours of study

Assessment
The assessment consists of multiple choice and
short answer questions as well as a short project.

RRC ONLINE

rapid e-Learning courses

RRCs Rapid e-Learning Courses are designed to help organisations and individuals
develop essential skills and knowledge as and when they need it. Each course
provides a short, clear introduction to an environmental, health or safety topic
and will allow you to expand your skills or refresh your knowledge.
Our user-friendly online
learning environment
provides total flexibility
so you can complete
your training whenever it
suits you.

The topics are covered in bite-sized chunks to

make learning as easy as possible and each course
includes activities, videos and animations to bring it
to life and illustrate important points. Useful links to
additional online resources provide the opportunity
for further research.
All courses include a free downloadable workbook
containing all the topics covered as a handy reference
guide and reminder of what youve learnt.

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At the end of each course youll find a short online

exam, comprising up to 16 multiple-choice questions.
Youll have up to 30 minutes to complete the
assessment and the pass mark is set at 75%.
If you are successful, youll be able to download
an RRC certificate.
Fees are based on a per-user, per-course basis, with
discounts for multiple purchases.
RRCs Rapid e-Learning courses have been
designed by our highly experienced tutors, and are
delivered online by e-Learning. If you are looking for
training for your organisation, we can also tailor our
courses and develop additional titles to suit your
specific requirements.

Work at Height 2 hours

Risk Assessment 3 hours

Electrical Safety 2 hours

This course serves as a basic introduction to

the main hazards and risks involved in working
at height. It would be ideal for anyone who
requires basic knowledge of the key
precautions that should be observed to ensure
safety.
Content
An introduction to working at height and
the essential hierarchy of control.
The main hazards and controls associated
with the following:
Ladders.
Steps and trestles.
Scaffolding.
Edge protection.
MEWPs.
Roof work.

This course gives an introduction to the risk

assessment process and develops the skills
important in ensuring a safe workplace. Aimed
at all workers, it is also an ideal introduction for
anyone looking to take more responsibility for
health and safety at work.
Content
An introduction to risk assessment and its
role in health and safety at work.
The principles of risk assessment
the five steps.
Examples of common workplace hazards
and appropriate controls.
How to ensure a risk assessment is
suitable and sufficient.

This course is aimed at anyone who

encounters electricity or electrical appliances
in the workplace. It provides an introduction to
the dangers associated with electricity and an
overview of the control measures to be used
to ensure safety.
Content
Principles of electricity.
Common hazards and risks:
Shock.
Burns.
Fires.
Controls:
Selection and suitability.
Protective systems.
Inspection and maintenance.

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rapid e-Learning courses

Health and Safety Induction

(for Workers) 2 hours

Health and Safety Essentials

(for Supervisors) 3 hours

This course is aimed at all workers and

provides a short introduction to the basic
principles of health and safety. It is ideal for
new employees needing a basic induction to
health and safety.
Content
Basic principles of health and safety.
Workplace hazards and risks:
Slips, trips and falls.
Working at height.
Manual handling.
Hazardous substances.
Machinery and vehicles.
Electricity.
Fire.
Stress.
Workplace conditions:
Housekeeping.
Access/traffic routes/escape routes.
Working environment.
Welfare facilities.
Safety signs.
Workplace procedures:
Reporting incidents.
First-aid.
PPE.
Personal hygiene.

This course is aimed at supervisors and

managers and provides an overview of all the
essential health and safety information they
will need in their role. This is a particularly
good course for anyone taking on a new
role as a supervisor where health and safety
is a concern.
Content
Health, safety and welfare (hazards,
controls and procedures).
The workplace and workplace equipment.
Risk assessment.
Manual handling.
Hazardous substances.
Ergonomics and workstation design.
Working at height.
Transport and vehicles.
Noise and vibration.

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Transport Safety 2 hours

Accident Investigation 2 hours

This course is designed for all workers who are

involved in vehicle operations at work from
cars to lorries and forklift trucks. It may also be
useful for supervisors and managers working
on sites where vehicles are in use.
Content
Hazards in vehicle operations.
Controls for vehicle operations.
Risk assessment.
Segregation.
Management of vehicle movement.
Environmental issues (e.g. visibility).
Maintenance.
Driver restraints.
Selection and training driver
competence.

This course is aimed at anyone who may form

part of an accident investigation team and
provides an overview of the importance of
reporting and investigating incidents at work.
It also gives a step by step account of basic
investigation procedure.
Content
Different types of incident.
Near-miss.
Accident (injury and/or damage).
Dangerous occurrence.
Ill-health.
The purpose of investigating occupational
accidents.
The basic investigation procedure (gather,
analyse, identify, plan).
Requirements for recording and
reporting incidents.

Display Screen Equipment

(DSE) 2 hours

Developing a Positive Safety

Culture 2 hours

This course is aimed at those who use display

screen equipment. It provides an overview of
ergonomic principles as well as specific hazards
and control measures associated with use of
DSE. This is an ideal course for those who
work in office management and HR, as well as
those responsible for people who work using
display screens.
Content
The basic principles of ergonomics.
Relevant ill-health effects.
Control measures which can prevent
musculoskeletal health problems
(including workstation design).

This course is aimed at those with an interest

in health and safety or a particular
responsibility for health and safety at work. It is
designed to ensure a good understanding of
the principles of health and safety culture, the
ways in which it can be improved and the
benefits this can have.
Content
The importance of health and safety
culture and the need to assess its
effectiveness.
Factors influencing health and safety
culture and behaviour.
Improving health and safety culture.

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rapid e-Learning courses

Health and Safety Roles and

Responsibilities 2 hours
This course is aimed at managers and
supervisors who want a clear understanding of
their health and safety obligations and the
obligations of others within their organisation.
Content
The health and safety roles and
responsibilities of different members
of an organisation:
Directors.
Managers and supervisors.
Employees.
Health and safety specialists;
contractors; controllers of
premises; joint occupiers;
suppliers, manufacturers and
designers; the self-employed.
The importance of effective consultation
with employees.

Manual Handling 2 hours

Work Equipment Safety 3 hours

Radiation 2 hours

Construction Safety 3 hours

This course is suitable for all workers whose

role includes manual handling activities. It
outlines some of the common hazards and
controls for manual handling.
Content
Hazards and risks.
Common hazards.
Risk assessment.
Controls and reducing the risk.
Manual handling techniques.

This course is designed for those who use

mechanical or non-mechanical work
equipment. It provides an overview of some of
the hazards associated with work equipment,
as well as some of the basic principles to
ensure safety.
Content
Selection, use and maintenance
of work equipment.
Hazards and control of hand-held tools.
Hazards and control of mechanical
equipment.
Protective measures.

This course is aimed at anyone who might be

exposed to ionising or non-ionising radiation.
Content
Types of ionising radiation and
possible sources.
Health effects of ionising radiation.
Protection from ionising radiation.
Types of non-ionising radiation and
possible sources.
Health effects of non-ionising radiation.
Protection from non-ionising radiation.

This course is aimed at those who need an

understanding of the basic health and safety
principles associated with construction work,
such as project managers or facilities managers.
It is designed as a basic induction to all aspects
of construction safety.
Content
General hazards and controls.
Storage.
Machinery and vehicles.
Site security.
Electricity.
Demolition hazards.
Working at height.
Excavations.
Health hazards and controls.
Health surveillance.

Chemical Safety 3 hours

This course is designed for workers who work
with (or are exposed to) chemical substances
in any form. It provides an overview of the
risks and possible health effects as well as an
introduction to some of the relevant control
measures.
Content
Types of chemical agent.
Classification.
Typical examples.
Occupational exposure limits.
Health effects.
Appropriate controls.

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Noise Awareness 2 hours

This course is aimed at those who might
be at risk of significant noise exposure in
the workplace and provides a basic
introduction to the risks and health effects
of exposure to noise.
Content
Health effects of exposure to noise.
The basic principles of noise.
Measuring noise.
Controlling exposure.
Health surveillance.

We are developing new short courses all the

time, so if you are interested in a specific topic,
get in touch.

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