16/01/2026
1️⃣ What is NEBOSH?
NEBOSH
NEBOSH stands for National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health.
It is a UK-based awarding body that designs the syllabus and exams (it does NOT provide training).
🏆 Gold Standard Qualification
Most demanded HSE qualification in KSA, UAE, Qatar & Europe
🌍 Global Level
Equivalent to AQF Level 4 / SCQF Level 6
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2️⃣ Three Reasons to Manage Health & Safety (MEM)
In IG1 exam, this is very important 👇
🔹 M – Moral
It is morally wrong to allow workers to be injured or killed at work.
🔹 E – Economic (Financial)
Accidents cost money:
Fines & compensation
Sick leave & medical cost
Equipment damage
Loss of reputation
🔹 L – Legal
Employers must follow:
International standards (ILO)
Local laws (MOL / Labour Law)
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3️⃣ Unit IG1 – Management of H&S (Theory)
📘 Open Book Examination (OBE)
You receive a Scenario
Answers must be scenario-based, not copy-paste
🔄 PDCA Cycle (ISO 45001 Framework)
Plan – Policy, hazard identification, objectives
Do – Risk assessment, training, implementation
Check – Monitoring (Active & Reactive)
Act – Review & continual improvement
🧠 Safety Culture vs Safety Climate
✅ Positive Culture
Management commitment
Workers follow rules
High trust & low accidents
❌ Negative Culture
Production over safety
Blame culture
High staff turnover
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4️⃣ Hierarchy of Control (ERIC PD)
⚠️ Never suggest PPE first in NEBOSH answers
1️⃣ Elimination – Remove the hazard completely
2️⃣ Reduction / Substitution – Use safer chemical or process
3️⃣ Isolation / Engineering – Guardrails, barriers, ventilation
4️⃣ Controls / Administrative – PTW, training, signage, rotation
5️⃣ PPE – Last line of defense
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5️⃣ Unit IG2 – Risk Assessment (Practical)
📄 A 4-part project based on your own workplace
🔹 Part 1 – Organization description & methodology
🔹 Part 2 – Risk assessment
Minimum 10 hazards
From at least 5 hazard categories
🔹 Part 3 – Prioritize 3 actions
Legal + financial justification required
🔹 Part 4 – Review & communication
Common Hazard Categories:
Work Equipment / Machinery
Fire
Electricity
Manual Handling
Hazardous Substances
Work at Height
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6️⃣ Active vs Reactive Monitoring
✅ Active (Proactive)
Before accident happens:
Inspections
Audits
Health surveillance
🚨 Reactive
After something goes wrong:
Accident investigation
Near-miss reports
Ill-health cases
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7️⃣ Incident Investigation Steps (IG1 Gold Answer)
1️⃣ Gather information (photos, CCTV, witnesses)
2️⃣ Analyze what happened
3️⃣ Identify root causes (training? supervision? management?)
4️⃣ Recommend control measures to prevent recurrence
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💡 Pro Tips to Pass NEBOSH IGC
⭐ Rule of Three
Always write:
Hazard
Consequence (who & how)
Control Measure
⭐ Understand Command Verbs
Identify – Just name it
Give examples – Real items
Explain – How or why
⭐ Time Management (IG1 OBE)
24 hours available
Needs only 4–5 hours of focused work
Use the scenario details (rain = slip hazard, night shift = fatigue)
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