NEBOSH IGC - Element 5 Physical and Psychological Health

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification consists of two Units (IGC1 & IGC2) as per new syllabus ie October 2018 Specification. As a part of examination requirement, IGC2 is a practical risk assessment to be conducted at the workplace and develop an action plan for the workplace.

This course will help you gain basic knowledge in the subject. Subject knowledge will help you to conduct Workplace Risk Assessment more effectively and professionally.

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As per new syllabus – October 2018 Specification for NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification (IGC) Element 5 consist of following aspects:

5.1 Noise

• The physical and psychological effects of exposure to noise

• The meaning of commonly used terms: sound pressure, intensity, frequency, the decibel scale, dB(A) and dB(C)

• When exposure should be assessed; comparison of measurements to exposure limits established by recognised standards

• Basic noise control measures, including: isolation, absorption, insulation, damping and silencing; the purpose, use and limitations of personal hearing protection (types, selection, use, maintenance and attenuation factors)

• Role of health surveillance.

5.2 Vibration

• The effects on the body of exposure to hand–arm vibration and whole-body vibration

• When exposure should be assessed; comparison of measurements to exposure limits established by recognised standards

• Basic vibration control measures, including: alternative methods of working (mechanisation where possible); low-vibration emission tools; selection of suitable equipment; maintenance programmes; limiting the time workers are exposed to vibration (use of rotas, planning work to avoid long periods of exposure); suitable PPE

• Role of health surveillance.

5.3 Radiation

• The types of, and differences between, non-ionising and ionising radiation (including radon) and their health effects

• Typical occupational sources of non-ionising and ionising radiation

• The basic ways of controlling exposures to non-ionising and ionising radiation.

• Basic radiation protection strategies, including the role of the competent person in the workplace

• The role of monitoring and health surveillance.

5.4 Mental Ill-Health

• The frequency and extent of mental ill-health at work

• Common symptoms of workers with mental ill-health: depression, anxiety/panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

• The causes of, and controls for, work-related mental ill-health (see the HSE’s Management Standards):

  • demands

  • control

  • support

  • relationships

  • role

  • change

• Home–work interface: commuting, childcare issues, relocation, care of frail (vulnerable) relatives

• Recognition that most people with mentalill-health can continue to work effectively.

5.5 Violence at work

• Types of violence at work including: physical, psychological, verbal, bullying

• Jobs and activities which increase the risk of violence, including: police, fire, medical, social workers, those in customer services, lone workers, those working with people under the influence of drugs and alcohol, those who handle money or valuables

• Control measures to reduce risks from violence at work.

5.6 Substance abuse at work

• Risks to health and safety from substance abuse at work (alcohol, legal/illegal drugs and solvents)

• Control measures to reduce risks from substance abuse at work.

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Qualification (IGC) can help to reduce workplace injuries and illness and enhance employee wellbeing, IGC is invariably relevant to every workplace, any professional working in the field of workplace health and safety as well as to aspiring health and safety students.