NEBOSH

NEBOSH is a name that many may have already heard of, in the field of Occupational Safety and Health. But what does it stand for, and what is it?

NEBOSH is the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, a UK-based examination board founded in 1979, responsible for accreditation (providing certificates and diplomas) on matters of safety, health and environment. There are many courses around the world, in order to prepare for NEBOSH examinations.

They provide the following certificates and diplomas:

- National Certificate in Occupational S&H
- National Certificate in Construction S&H
- Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate
- International General Certificate in Occupational S&H
- National Certificate in Environmental Management

- National Diploma in Occupational S&H
- International Diploma in Occupational S&H
- Specialist Diploma in Environmental Management

In time, we're going to be discussing much more about NEBOSH exams, syllabuses and diverse materials, here at "Prevent a Work Accident"... so be sure visit often! Feel free to explore the resources available here, to prepare yourself for an exam or just to know more.

Work Accident

What constitutes a work accident, exactly? A work accident is an event (often of a violent nature) that occurs without intention and unexpectedly, during the execution of work or as a consequence of it, that causes temporary or permanent damage to the health of the worker (or, in extremis, an occupational fatality).

Usually, in order for an work accident to legally qualify as such there must be a direct or indirect causal relationship between the causing event and the work. If the accident work occurs due to the employer or any of his/her direct substitutes not having respected safety regulations, the employer is usually under an obligation to compensate the victim.