Nebosh Unit C
NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Please be advised that the course material is regularly reviewed and updated on the eLearning platform. SHEilds would like to inform students downloading these printable notes and using these from which to study that we cannot ensure the accuracy subsequent to the date of printing. It is therefore important to access the eLearning environment regularly to ensure we can track your progress and to ensure you have the most up to date materials.
Version 1.3a (18/02/2013)
Element - IC1 : General Workplace Issues.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to:
IC1.1 Explain the need for, and factors involved in, the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment, with specific reference to access and egress, pedestrians and slips, trips and falls. IC1.2 Explain how safety signs are used in the workplace.
IC1.3 Explain the assessment of risk and safe working practices associated with work in confined spaces. IC1.4 Outline the main issues associated with maintaining structural safety of workplaces.
IC1.5 Explain the hazards, risks, and controls when working at heights.
IC1.6 Explain the hazards, risks and controls for lone working.
Relevant Standards
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Approved code of practice, regulations and guidance.
International Labour Organisation Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety, Chapter 58 'confined spaces'.
Minimum hours of tuition 7 hours.
1.0 - Safe Place of Work.
The idea that employees should be safe at work is not a new one. In the 1970s, laws were brought in to tidy up the masses of statutes that governed health and safety issues, and made managers responsible for providing and maintaining adequate standards.
However, despite the wide variety of laws and regulations that exist, health and safety is not solely the preserve of legislation. Common law imposes a duty of care on all employers to
Please be advised that the course material is regularly reviewed and updated on the eLearning platform. SHEilds would like to inform students downloading these printable notes and using these from which to study that we cannot ensure the accuracy subsequent to the date of printing. It is therefore important to access the eLearning environment regularly to ensure we can track your progress and to ensure you have the most up to date materials.
Version 1.3a (18/02/2013)
Element - IC1 : General Workplace Issues.
Learning outcomes:
On completion of this element, candidates should be able to:
IC1.1 Explain the need for, and factors involved in, the provision and maintenance of a safe working environment, with specific reference to access and egress, pedestrians and slips, trips and falls. IC1.2 Explain how safety signs are used in the workplace.
IC1.3 Explain the assessment of risk and safe working practices associated with work in confined spaces. IC1.4 Outline the main issues associated with maintaining structural safety of workplaces.
IC1.5 Explain the hazards, risks, and controls when working at heights.
IC1.6 Explain the hazards, risks and controls for lone working.
Relevant Standards
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997. Approved code of practice, regulations and guidance.
International Labour Organisation Encyclopaedia of Occupational Health and Safety, Chapter 58 'confined spaces'.
Minimum hours of tuition 7 hours.
1.0 - Safe Place of Work.
The idea that employees should be safe at work is not a new one. In the 1970s, laws were brought in to tidy up the masses of statutes that governed health and safety issues, and made managers responsible for providing and maintaining adequate standards.
However, despite the wide variety of laws and regulations that exist, health and safety is not solely the preserve of legislation. Common law imposes a duty of care on all employers to