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 NEBOSH
(The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health)
was formed in 1979 as an independent examining board and awarding
body with charitable status. They offer a comprehensive range of
globally-recognised, vocationally-related qualifications designed
to meet the health, safety, environmental and risk management needs
of all places of work in both the private and public sectors.
Their qualifications are recognised by the relevant professional
membership bodies including the Institution of Occupational Safety
and Health (IOSH), the International Institute of Risk and Safety
Management (IIRSM) and the Institute of Environmental Management
and Assessment (IEMA).
NEBOSH examinations and assessments are set by its professionally
qualified staff assisted by external examiners; most of whom are
Chartered Safety and Health Practitioners operating within industry,
the public sector or in enforcement.
Their technical standards are overseen by a Qualification and Technical
Council with representatives drawn from national institutions.
In October 2000, NEBOSH became the first health and safety awarding
body to be accredited by the UK regulatory authorities: The Office
of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) - previously
QCA in England, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and
the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)
in Northern Ireland.
From August 2009 NEBOSH also received Awarding Body approval with
the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) in Scotland.
In addition, NEBOSH maintains Investors in People (IIP) status and
is also an ISO 9001:2008 registered organisation.
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