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The University of Chichester andThe University of Portsmouth

NEBOSH GENERAL CERTIFICATE

Course Handbook March to June 2012

Course Duration:15 March to 15 June 2012

Course Location:Room 8.02, 8th Floor, Mercantile House, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire

Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG.

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CONTENTS

Page

1. Welcome 3

2. Course Team Members 4

3. General Information 5

4. Emergency Procedures 6

5. Course Introduction 75.1 Syllabus Summary 5.2 Examination details5.3 Learning Outcomes5.4 Length and timing of the course5.5 Certification and qualification5.6 Course Evaluation5.7 Scheme of Assessment5.8 External verification

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6. Course Programme 14

7. Reading List 18

8. NEBOSH Information 19

Latest Version – 08/03/12 LM/AC

1. WELCOME

Dear Student

Welcome to your NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Course. This course is being provided by staff from The University of Chichester and The University of Portsmouth Health and Safety Offices.

This handbook has been designed to provide you with useful information about your course and should be read carefully at the beginning of the course and thereafter used as a reference book for clarification. We hope you will find your course interesting and rewarding.

To make the most of the opportunities open to you, it is important for you to understand what the course involves, how the staff will work with you and your own duties and responsibilities.

This Course Handbook will be used in conjunction with the University’s Policies and Procedures on the Web Sites.

If you have any queries about the course or any of the topics covered please contact one of the course team members.

Regards

THE COURSE TEAM


2. COURSE TEAM MEMBERS

Lecturer E-Mail

Anne Canning CMIOSHHealth and Safety Officer, University of Chichester

[email protected]

Kevin Hickman CMIOSHHealth and Safety Advisor,University of Chichester

[email protected]

David Wright CMIOSH SpDipEM

Health and Safety Manager, University of Portsmouth

[email protected]

Mark White PgC GradIOSH MIIRSM

Health and Safety Adviser – Estates, University of Portsmouth

[email protected]

Health and Safety Support Office

8th Floor,Mercantile House, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG

Tel: 02392 845698

Lynda Martin Service Centre and Training Manager [email protected]

Carol Newlyn Administrator [email protected]


mailto:[email protected]






3. GENERAL INFORMATION

Venue - The course will take place in Room 8.02, 8th Floor Mercantile House, University of Portsmouth, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, PO1 2EG.

Access - The 8th floor requires swipe card access. Employees of the University of Portsmouth should bring their security cards with them every day. Advise the Health and Safety Support Office if your card does not permit access. Employees of the University of Chichester will be given a swipe card for the duration of the course. These cards must be returned at the end of course.

Facilities - The ladies toilets are on the 8th floor. The gents toilets are on floors 9 and 7. You will need to take your swipe card with you.

Format - The format of the day is as follows:

09:00-10:30 Lesson10:30-10:45 Tea Break10:45-12:15 Lesson12:15-13:00 Lunch13:00-14:30 Lesson14:30-14:45 Tea Break14:45-16:15 Lesson

Refreshments – Tea, coffee, squash, water, and biscuits will be provided for the tea breaks. Lunch is not included.

Absence - If you are absent from the course through illness / work commitments please ring the Health and Safety Support Office on 02392 845698.

Smoking - Smoking is not permitted in University buildings. If necessary, please smoke outside of the building.

Mobile Phones - Switch off mobile phones or turn them to silent mode.


4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Wheelchair users should comply with their Personnel Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) or go to the nearest Refuge Point. Their presence should be made know to a caretaker or fire marshal who will inform security or the fire service when they arrive.Caretakers and security staff are trained to respond quickly in the event of a fire and to be present before the emergency services arrive.FIRST AID - There is a list of First Aiders for the building by the lift or ring the Caretakers on ext 3418.


MERCANTILE HOUSE

OUTSIDE CAFE PARISEN

THURSDAY MORNINGS

5. COURSE INTRODUCTION

National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

The NEBOSH National General Certificate is a qualification designed to help those with health and safety responsibilities (e.g. managers, supervisors and employee representatives) to discharge more effectively their organisational duties and functions.

The duration of study for the National General Certificate is normally 80-100 hours plus private study and background reading.

5.1 Syllabus Summary

The syllabus is divided into 3 units. Each of the first two units is further divided into a number of elements:

Unit NGC1: Management of health and safety 1. Foundations in health & safety 2. Health and safety management systems-Policy 3. Health & safety management systems-Organising 4. Health and safety management systems- Planning 5. Health and safety management systems-Measuring, audit and review Unit NGC2: Controlling Workplace Hazards 1. Workplace hazards and risk control 2. Transport hazards and risk control 3. Musculoskeletal hazards and risk control 4. Work equipment hazards and risk control 5. Electrical safety 6. Fire safety 7. Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control 8. Physical and psychological health hazards and control

Unit NGC3: Practical Application 5.2 Examination details

The examination is held nationally four times a year and comprises two 2-hour written papers and a practical assessment. Each written paper consists of one ‘long-answer’ question and ten ‘short-answer’ questions. All questions are compulsory. The practical assessment is held in the candidate’s workplace and must be completed by a date set by the centre, marked by the centre’s appointed Practical Assessor and moderated by NEBOSH. The written papers and the practical assessment must be taken at the same centre and all three parts must be completed satisfactorily at the same sitting for a pass to be awarded. There are no partial passes. Registration forms for the examination are obtained from centres approved to run National General Certificate courses.


5.3 Learning Outcomes

Unit NGC1: Management of health and safety

Element 1: Foundations in health and safety Learning Outcomes

On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 1.1 Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety 1.2 Explain the moral and financial reasons for promoting good standards of health

and safety in the workplace 1.3 Explain the legal framework for the regulation of health and safety including

sources and types of law 1.4 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and

others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 1.5 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and

others under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1.6 Outline the legal and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of

clients and their contractors Element 2: Health and safety management systems 1 - Policy

Learning Outcomes On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 2.1 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system 2.2 Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety 2.3 Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and

safety policy

Element 3: Health and safety management systems 2 - Organising

Learning Outcomes On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 3.1 Outline the organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of

employers, directors and managers 3.2 Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the

management of health and safety in an organisation 3.3 Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a way that can

affect health and safety


3.4 Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved 3.5 Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting

emergency services 3.6 Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace

Element 4: Health and safety management systems 3 - Planning

Learning outcomes On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 4.1 Explain the importance of planning in the context of health and safety

management systems 4.2 Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment 4.3 Explain the general principles of control and a basic hierarchy of risk reduction

measures 4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information 4.5 Explain what factors should be considered when developing and implementing a

safe system of work for general activities 4.6 Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system

Element 5: Health and safety management systems - Measuring, audit and review

Learning outcomes

On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 5.1 Outline the principles, purpose and role of active and reactive monitoring 5.2 Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing 5.3 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating incidents (accidents,

cases of work-related ill-health and other occurrences) 5.4 Describe the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting

incidents 5.5 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health and safety

performance Unit NGC2: Controlling workplace risks

Element 1: Workplace hazards and risk control Learning outcomes

On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to:


1.1 Outline common health, welfare and work environment requirements in the workplace

1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for violence at work 1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse on health and safety at work and control

measures to reduce such risks. 1.4 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of people in

the workplace 1.5 Explain the hazards and control measures for safe working at height 1.6 Explain the hazards of, and control measures for, excavations

Element 2: Transport hazards and risk control

Learning outcomes

On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 2.1 Explain the hazards and control measures for the safe movement of vehicles in

the workplace 2.2 Outline the factors associated with driving at work that increase the risk of an

incident and the control measures to reduce work related driving risks

Element 3: Musculo-skeletal hazards and risk control

Learning outcomes


3.1 Explain work processes and practices that may give rise to work-related upper limb disorders and appropriate control measures

3.2 Explain the hazards and control measures which should be considered when assessing risks from manual handling activities

3.3 Explain the hazards, precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to manually operated load moving equipment

3.4 Explain the hazards and the precautions and procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting and moving equipment with specific reference to mechanically operated load moving equipment

Element 4: Work equipment hazards and risk control

Learning outcomes



4.1 Outline general requirements for work equipment 4.2 Explain the hazards and controls for hand-held tools 4.3 Describe the main mechanical and non-mechanical hazards of machinery 4.4 Explain the main control measures for reducing risk from machinery hazards

Element 5: Electrical safety Learning outcomes

On completion of this element, candidates should be able to demonstrate understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations. In particular they should be able to: 5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in

the workplace 5.2 Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with electrical

systems or using electrical equipment in normal workplace conditions Element 6: Fire safety Learning outcomes


6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation, classification and spread 6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk assessment 6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of fire spread

in buildings 6.4 Identify the appropriate fire alarm system and fire-fighting equipment for a simple

workplace 6.5 Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a successful

evacuation of a workplace in the event of a fire Element 7: Chemical and biological health hazards and risk control Learning outcomes


7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification of, and the health risks from exposure to, hazardous substances

7.2 Explain the factors to be considered when undertaking an assessment of the health risks from substances commonly encountered in the workplace

7.3 Explain the use and limitations of Workplace Exposure Limits including the purpose of long term and short term exposure limits

7.4 Outline control measures that should be used to reduce the risk of ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances

7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific agents


7.6 Outline the basic requirements related to the safe handling and storage of waste Element 8: Physical and psychological health hazards and risk control Learning outcomes


8.1 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to noise and appropriate control measures

8.2 Outline the health effects associated with exposure to vibration and appropriate control measures

8.3 Outline the health effects associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation and outline appropriate control measures

8.4 Outline the causes and effects of stress at work and appropriate control measures

Unit NGC3: Health and safety practical application

Purpose and Aim The aim of this unit is to assess a candidate’s ability to complete successfully two activities:

• To carry out, unaided, a safety inspection of a workplace, identifying the more common hazards, deciding whether they are adequately controlled and, where necessary, suggesting appropriate and cost effective remedial action

• To prepare a report that persuasively urges management to take appropriate action, explaining why such action is needed (including reference to possible breaches of legislation) and identifying, with due consideration of reasonable practicability, the remedial measures that should be implemented.

5.4 Length and timing of the course

The course will last 11 weeks or days. Intakes will be as required.

5.5 Certification and qualification

On successful completion of the 3 part exam students will receive the nationally recognised and certified qualification issued by NEBOSH.

5.6 Course Evaluation

There will be a Programme Review Board during the latter part of the course. The class will have the opportunity to air their views on the course, facilities, resources, lecturers, etc. A questionnaire will be handed out at the end of the course to gain feedback in order to evaluate the adequacy of the course and suitability of the teaching styles and resources. The questionnaire will be anonymous. From the


comments obtained the course will be further developed and salient points written into the courses overall action plan.

5.7 Scheme of Assessment

There will be formative progress tests at week 9 and 10. These will be NEBOSH style questions and a workshop inspection. At the end of the course there will be a summative three part Certificate exam – 2 No. 2hour written exams and 1 no. practical examination.

5.8 External verification

The NEBOSH General Certificate written exams are sent directly to NEBOSH who mark and verify them nationally. The inspection report is marked and verified within the University and the results are sent to NEBOSH who can randomly call in scripts for external verification.


NEBOSH National General Certificate 12 Week Programme 2012

WeekAM 0900-1215

NGC1: Management of H & S PM 1300-16.15

NGC2: Controlling workplace hazards1

15.03.12

University Induction AC

Course overview and objectives. Study skills

Foundation AC1.1 Outline the scope and nature of occupational health and safety

1.2 Explain the moral and financial reasons for promoting good standards of health and safety in the workplace

Foundation DW1.3 Explain the legal framework for the regulation of health and safety including sources and types of law

1.4 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

222.03.1

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Foundation DW1.5 Explain the scope, duties and offences of employers, managers, employees and others under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations

4.4 Identify the key sources of health and safety information

Fire DW6.1 Describe the principles of fire initiation, classification and spread

6.2 Outline the principles of fire risk assessment

6.3 Describe the basic principles of fire prevention and the prevention of fire

spread in buildings

6.4 Identify the appropriate fire alarm system

and fire-fighting equipment for a simple workplace

6.5 Outline the factors which should be considered when implementing a

successful evacuation of a workplace in the event of a

fire 3

29.03.12

Policy KH2.1 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system

2.2 Explain the purpose and importance of setting policy for health and safety

2.3 Describe the key features and appropriate content of an effective health and safety policy

Work Equipment AC4.1 Outline general requirements for work equipment

4.2 Explain the hazards and controls for hand-

held tools

4.3 Describe the main mechanical and non-

mechanical hazards of machinery

4.4 Explain the main control measures for reducing risk from machinery hazards

3.3 Explain the hazards, precautions and


procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting

and moving equipment with specific reference

to manually operated load moving equipment

3.4 Explain the hazards and the precautions and

procedures to reduce the risk in the use of lifting

and moving equipment with specific reference to

mechanically operated load moving equipment

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2

Organising KH1.6 Outline the legal and organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of clients and their contractors

3.1 Outline the organisational health and safety roles and responsibilities of employers, directors and managers

Vehicle Movement AC1.4 Explain the hazards and control

measures for the safe movement of people in the workplace

2.1 Explain the hazards and control measures

for the safe movement of vehicles in the workplace

2.2 Outline the factors associated with driving at

work that increase the risk of an incident and the

control measures to reduce work related driving

risks12.04.1

2HOLIDAY HOLIDAY

519.04.1

2

Risk Assessment AC4.1 Explain the importance of

planning in the context of health and safety management systems

4.2 Explain the principles and practice of risk assessment

4.3 Explain the hierarchy of risk reduction

Chemical & Biological DW7.1 Outline the forms of, the classification

of, and the health risks from exposure to, hazardous substances

7.2 Explain the factors to be considered when

undertaking an assessment of the health risks

from substances commonly encountered in the

workplace

7.3 Explain the use and limitations of Workplace

Exposure Limits including the purpose of long

term and short term exposure limits


626.04.1

2

Control Measure AC4.4 Identify the key sources of

health and safety information

4.5 Explain the factors to be considered when developing and implementing a SSW for general activities

4.6 Explain the role and function of a permit-to-work system

Chemical & Biological DW7.4 Outline control measures that should

be used to reduce the risk of ill-health from exposure to hazardous substances

7.5 Outline the hazards, risks and controls associated with specific agents

7.6 Outline the basic requirements related to the

safe handling and storage of waste 7

03.05.12

Culture KH3.2 Explain the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in an organisation

3.3 Outline the human factors which influence behaviour at work in a way that can affect health and safety

3.4 Explain how health and safety behaviour at work can be improved

Physical MW8.1 Outline the health effects associated

with exposure to noise and appropriate control measures

8.2 Outline the health effects associated with

exposure to vibration and appropriate control

measures

8.3 Outline the health effects associated with

ionising and non-ionising radiation and outline

appropriate control measures 8

10.05.12

Cont:

Monitoring KH5.1 Outline the principles, purpose and role of active and reactive monitoring

5.3 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, investigating

incidents (accidents, cases of work-related ill-health and other occurrences)

5.4 Describe the legal and organisational requirements for recording and reporting incidents

Musculoskeletal MW3.1 Explain work processes and practices

that may give rise to work-related upper limb disorders and appropriate control

measures


which should be considered when assessing

risks from manual handling activities

Recap 3.3 & 3.4. MH hazards and manual operated load handling equipment.

917.05.1

2

MOCK EXAM KH

Audit & Review KH5.2 Explain the purpose of, and procedures, for health and safety auditing

5.5 Explain the purpose of, and procedures for, regular reviews of health and safety performance

MOCK EXAM MW

Electrical MW5.1 Outline the principles, hazards and risks associated with the use of electricity in the workplace

5.2 Outline the control measures that should be taken when working with electrical systems or using electrical equipment in normal workplace conditions


1024.05.1

2

MOCK EXAM FEEDBACK AC Welfare AC3.5 Outline the need for emergency procedures and the arrangements for contacting emergency services 3.6 Outline the requirements for, and effective provision of, first aid in the workplace

1.1 Outline common health, welfare and work

environment requirements in the workplace

1.2 Explain the risk factors and appropriate controls for violence at work

1.3 Explain the effects of substance misuse on

health and safety at work and control measures

to reduce such risks.

8.4 Outline the causes and effects of stress at

work and appropriate control measures11

31.05.12

NGC 3 Briefing. Practical exam and report writing. Revision, Exam technique

KH

Construction Activities MW1.4 Explain the hazards and control

measures for the safe movement of people in the workplace


for safe working at height

1.6 Explain the hazards of, and control measures for, excavations

Recap ptw/ssw and confined space07.06.1

2HOLIDAY HOLIDAY

1214.06.1

2

RevisionCourse Evaluation AC DW KH MW

Revision

EXAMS15.06.1

2

Written Examination NGC1 Paper

Written Examination NGC2 Paper

22.06.12

NGC3 to be handed in

Timetables are live documents and are adjusted to meet the needs of the learners and their progress through the course. Changes can and will be made. Therefore the above should be used as a guide only.

NEBOSH Certificate Programme 12 wks Spring 2012 v5 140312 LM


7. READING LIST

NEBOSH recommend the following books as useful study material:

“Introduction to Health and Safety at Work” – supplied to you.

“Reducing Error and Influencing Behaviour” HS(G)48http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717624522

“Successful Health and Safety Management.” HS(G)65http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717612765


http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717612765

http://books.hse.gov.uk/hse/public/saleproduct.jsf?catalogueCode=9780717624522

NEBOSH Information

Terms and Conditions

All students must be aware of the NEBOSH Student Terms and Conditions document. Please see:http:/www.nebosh.org.uk/students/becoming_a_student/default.asp

Appeals

All students must be aware of the NEBOSH policy on enquiries about results and the appeals process.

More information about the Enquiries About Results (EARs) and Appeals policy and procedures can be found at:

http://www.nebosh.org.uk/students/currently_studying/default.asp?cref=42&ct=2

The role of SQA Accreditation in Appeals http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/42333.html

Further details can be found in the NEBOSH Enquiries About results and Appeals policy document. NEBOSH policy documents for use by candidates and course providers can be found here:http://www.nebosh.org.uk/About_Nebosh/

SQA continue to conduct regular monitoring of course providers offering SQA accredited qualifications across the UK and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued assistance and co-operation. If you have any queries or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our Accreditation department by email: [email protected] or calling 0116 2634729.


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