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Here is everything to know about HSE certification

All the workers in Nigeria have to complete HSE certification, but are you aware of the purpose and benefits of the certificate? Whether you are an employee or a businessman, here is all you should know about HSE.

HSE certification in Nigeria: all you need to know

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Health and safety in the workplace is a crucial issue. Companies have to provide workers with a safe environment and employees must be aware of the basic rules that concern health care at work. Therefore, here is the article on HSE certification and its goal.

What is HSE?

HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Environment. It depicts regulations, methods, and processes that are needed to protect workers, the environment and the public from harm. In Nigeria, it is obligatory to create a safe environment for the employees. To do that, companies implement the HSE management system, which includes specific training of the workers.

Environmental health and safety

HSE certification in Nigeria

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Emploуees must complete HSE certification, which is stated by law. Moreover, both employees and companies get various benefits of getting HSE. For example HSE:

  • Assures safe environment for the workers;
  • Improves the image and prestige of a company;
  • Eliminates the risks of fines;
  • Reduces money spending on health care;
  • Encourages employees to work for you;
  • Increases productivity and job satisfaction;
  • Improves the attitude to work and reduces the level of stress among employees.
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In other words, if you provide your workers with decent working conditions and take care of their well-being, they become happier employees and that, in turn, increases their affection for the job they do.

Levels of HSE

The HSE certification concerns every industry and requires employers to complete the certification. Here is where you should start.

Basic courses

At first, pay attention to the general HSE training course, which includes the first two levels. Afterward, you can try completing an Advanced course. All the first three levels are obligatory for the passing if you want to find a job in any industry.

If you specialize in a particular business, such as sea transportations, for example, you have to pick up some additional training as well. Thus, seafarers have to complete mandatory basic safety (STCW) training course.

For those looking for professional safety, there are Nebosh certificate, Nebosh oil, and gas diploma, IOSH working safely, IOSH managing safely or OSHA courses.

NEBOSH certificate

NEBOSH certificate

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The NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) is recognized internationally. It is the main course that gives you a broad understanding of health and safety issues.

It offers lessons on health and safety management and practical application and hazards at the workplace. The course is necessary for those who are looking for management positions with health and safety responsibilities.

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To get the certificate, you have to pass two separate 2-hour exams, and a 2-hour practical assessment carried out in the workplace.

There are various forms to prepare for the NEBOSH certification. You can either attend class lectures, choose online-education or employers can organize a group studying for you at work.

In turn, the NEBOSH oil and gas diploma provides with the critical points on health and safety for the workers in the oil and gas industry. It is a relatively quick course that requires a maximum of 54 hours of study time.

IOSH

HSE training - IOSH

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IOSH working safely is for the employees who want to know the basic rules of health and safety. On the one hand, it gives the workers all the essential knowledge that can prevent them from harm and also offers a company productive and well-educated stuff that can perform more effectively.

And IOSH Managing Safely is an essential risk management health and safety certificate for employees. Managers in various industries should take it. The course focuses on providing the necessary skills to manage the health and safety of the employees. At the end of learning, you get a test and a practical assignment to complete.

Employees can receive both of the training online or at the workplace if the company organizes a group for it.

HSE training in Lagos

HSE certification in Lagos

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Now the question is where you can get the appropriate training in Lagos. Fortunately, several organizations provide top-quality courses for workers.

HSE train

It is a well-reputable organization, which passionately offers a great range of courses for the workers and their companies. They base the courses on international standards and deliver relevant and professional training for many years.

The main benefit of the HSE train is that they offer various studying options for the clients, including class lessons, online-training, field inspection, and courses at the workplace. Numerous local and international companies joined them and achieved satisfactory results.

Astutis

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The company offers high-quality, innovative service for clients who seek professional development. The organization provides critical knowledge on health and safety issues for the customers, focusing on the demands of the clients.

The course materials are developed by experts and professionals in the field, responding to individual needs. Astutis provides training for all the necessary certifications in any form that is suitable for the company or workers.

Oil training

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Oil training provides general and advanced HSE certification as well as oil and gas business management, hazard awareness and project management. The company focuses on the efficient delivery of essential knowledge, paying massive attention to each customer.

Hybrid HSE

Hybrid HSE

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This is a modern and innovative school that provides full training on all the critical certifications in Lagos. It is committed to the work, and its every course is marked with excellence. Their courses meet international standards, so you can be sure to get the most exceptional training possible.

Now you know what HSE is, who is required to pass it, and where you can do it in Lagos. Either you are an employee, manager or the owner of the company, it is necessary to know the basic information about the certifications and implement it in your business or work correctly.

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