GIC2 RISK ASSESSMENT

Course Outline

The N.E.B.O.S.H IG is structured into two units:

1. GIC1: Management of Health and Safety

1. Why we should manage workplace health & safety
2. How health & safety management systems work and what they look like
3. Managing risk—understanding people and processes
4. Health & safety monitoring and measuring

2. GIC2: Risk Assessment (Practical Application)

1. Physical and psychological health
2. Musculoskeletal health
3. Chemical and biological agents
4. General workplace issues
5. Work equipment
6. Fire safety
7. Electricity hazards

Assessment Scheme

The N.E.B.O.S.H IG certification follows a two-part assessment structure:

GIC1—Open Book Examination (OBE):

• Scenario-based, open-book assessment
• Completed online within 24 hours
• Requires applying knowledge to a workplace scenario

GIC2—Practical Risk Assessment Report:

• A workplace-based risk assessment project
• Candidates identify hazards, evaluate risks, and suggest control measures
• Must be submitted within a given deadline

Passing Criteria

To successfully achieve the N.E.B.O.S.H IG certificate, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• IG1 (Open Book Exam): Minimum passing marks—45 out of 100
• GIC2 (Risk Assessment Report): Minimum passing marks — 60 out of 100