What are the Entry requirements for Health and Safety officer? Usually one needs a basic degree and internationally recognized health and safety course. Every year number of people takes up NEBSOH IGC (International General Certification) to enter into health and safety job, as NEBOSH qualifications are the minimum level entry qualification to enter into Health and Safety field for the roles of safety officer, safety practitioner etc. You can study for a health and safety qualification when you are at working already .and you could also do the course before looking for a job. No study history related to health and safety is needed. Some skills required by candidates are, • • • •
Good communication and negotiation skills Organizational skills Ability to solve problem Some IT skills for handling computer
Why NEBOSH IGC for Safety Officer: Nebosh IGC is for people who wants their career in health and safety which provides in depth foundation to shine in the career as well as education purposes. The structure of syllabus meets up the requirements of managing health and safety issues of all kind of industry and to play the role of safety manager, safety officer, safety practitioner etc. The syllabus of (IGC) contains the management of health and safety, principles of health and safety, identification and control measures of workplace hazards and application of this knowledge in workplace, which involves in risk management approach based on the of practice and international standards.