History of NEBOSH UK
NEBOSH was set up in 1979 as the National Safety Examinations Board, but quickly changed to its present name as National Examinations Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), with Richard Booth as the first Chair.
The first NEBOSH approved examinations were held in 1980, for modules leading to an Ordinary Level and Higher Level Certificate.
Later this expanded to include a Diploma.
In 1992 it was incorporated as a limited company and registered as a charity: in 1999 it moved to its present premises.
In 2000 it was accredited by the QCA and in 2001 introduced post-nominals for holders of certain of its qualifications.
In 2006 the 100,000th General Cerificate was awarded.
Certificates being offered by NEBOSH
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
- National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management
- International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- National Certificate in Environmental Management
- National Certificate in the Management of Health and Well-being at Work
- International Certificare in Construction Health and Safety (pilot)
- International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety (pilot)
Diplomas being offered by NEBOSH
- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
- Diploma in Environmental Management
Now NEBOSH qualifications known through out most of the Health and Safety circles. There are over 80 countries where the NEBOSH training centers are providing students with NEBOSH training and examinations.