The Study Books for the NEBOSH International Diploma in

Occupational health and safety practice

The series of Study Books for the NEBOSH International Diploma consists of three books, International Management of Health and Safety, International Control of Hazardous Agents in the Workplace and International Workplace and Work Equipment Safety. They are designed to provide a health and safety knowledge base for those studying to NEBOSH International Diploma. This guide is an excellent reference for health and safety practitioners operating internationally.

Builds directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the International General Certificate and also provides a sound basis for progression to an MSc or more specialist study. Provides the core health and safety knowledge which underpins competent performance as an Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner.

Unit IA. International Management of Health and Safety:

(First Edition) Published November 2009

ISBN13: 978-1-906674-11-3
  • Principles of health and safety management.
  • Loss causation and incident investigation.
  • Identifying hazards, assessing and evaluating risks.
  • Risk control and emergency planning.
  • Organisational factors.
  • Human factors.
  • Regulating health and safety.
  • Measuring health and safety performance.
  • Communication skills.
  • Training skills.

Unit IB. International Control of Hazardous Agents in the Workplace:

(First Edition) Published November 2009

ISBN13: 978-1-906674-12-0
  • General aspects of occupational health and hygiene.
  • Principles of toxicology and epidemiology.
  • Hazardous substances - evaluating risk.
  • Hazardous substances - preventive and protective measures.
  • Hazardous substances - monitoring and maintenance of control measures.
  • Biological agents.
  • Physical agents 1 - noise and vibration.
  • Physical agents 2 - radiation and thermal environment.
  • Psycho-social agents.
  • Ergonomic agents.

Unit IC. International Workplace and Work Equipment Safety:

(First Edition) Published November 2009

ISBN13: 978-1-906674-13-7
  • General workplace issues.
  • Principles of fire and explosion.
  • Workplace fire risk assessment.
  • Storage, handling and processing of dangerous substances.
  • Work equipment.
  • Machinery safety.
  • Mechanical handling.
  • Electrical Safety.
  • Safety in construction and demolition.
  • Environmental pollution and waste management.

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