NEBOSH Study Book for the International General Certificate
DK Guides (First Edition) Published September 2007
ISBN13: 978-1-900420-90-7






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This First edition has been produced to meet the format of the qualification for the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety: IGC1, IGC2, IGC3.

This new publication provides an excellent reference for all those with management responsibility in health and safety wherever in the world they may be working. It focuses on international standards and management systems to provide a broad understanding of health and safety principles and practices.

Summary of contents

UNIT IGC1 - Management of International Health and Safety

  • Foundations in health and safety
  • Policy
  • Organsing for health and safety
  • Promoting a positive health and safety culture
  • Risk assessment
  • Principles of control
  • Monitoring, review and audit
  • Occupational incident and accident investigation, recording and reporting

    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
  • Assessment