The document discusses the NEBOSH Diploma, an international health and safety qualification suitable for managers and staff who need to understand risks and manage health and safety issues. Over 45,000 people have achieved the qualification since 2004. It provides a foundation for a career in health and safety and further study like the NEBOSH International Diploma. The qualification takes a risk management approach based on international standards and codes of practice from organizations like the International Labour Organization, rather than being specific to UK regulations.

1. NEBOSH DIPLOMA
The International General Certificate in
Occupational Health and Safety is suitable for
managers, supervisors and staff based outside
the UK from all types of organisations making
day-to-day decisions at work that need a broad
understanding of health and safety issues and
be able to manage risks effectively. Over
45,000 people having achieved this
qualification since it was introduced in 2004.

2. INTERNATIONAL COURSE
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The NEBOSH International General Certificate is
also suitable for those embarking on a career in
health and safety, providing a valuable foundation
for further professional study (such as the NEBOSH
International Diploma in Occupational Health and
Safety)
Smaller organisations, operating in lower risk
environments, often choose the NEBOSH
International General Certificate in Occupational.
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3. MODEL
 The International General Certificate is
modelled on the NEBOSH National General
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety,
the most widely recognised health and safety
qualification of its kind in the UK.The key
difference between the two qualifications is
in the applicability of legal requirements.

4. CODE
 Rather than being guided by a specifically UK
framework, the International General
Certificate takes a risk management
approach based on best practice and
international standards, such as International
Labour Organisation (ILO) codes of practice.
 International Labour Organisation (ILO)
codes of practice, with special reference
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5. REFERENCE
 special reference to the model proposed in
the ILO's "Guidelines on Occupational Safety
and Health Management Systems" (ILO-OSH
2001). Local laws and cultural factors form
part of the study programme where relevant
and appropriate.

6. ADDRES
 National Safety Academy
239/1 Rohini Flats,
Anna NagarWest Extension,
Chennai - 600 101.
Phone : 7550075215
Email : info@safetyacademy.in