FAQ
NEBOSH HSW stands for the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award. It is an introductory qualification developed by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) to provide a basic understanding of workplace health and safety, hazard identification, and risk management.
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Award is an entry-level qualification that provides a practical introduction to workplace health and safety. It helps learners understand how to identify common workplace hazards, assess risks, and contribute to creating a safer working environment. It is also an ideal first step for anyone beginning their health and safety learning journey.
Yes. The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award (HSW) is recognized and valued by employers across a wide range of industries in the UK and internationally. It is an excellent starting point for individuals who are completely new to health and safety and want to start a career in the field or progress to higher-level NEBOSH qualifications like NEBOSH NGC, IGC or IDIP
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award (HSW) is suitable for anyone who needs a basic understanding of workplace health and safety. It is ideal for:
- Team leaders and supervisors
- HR professionals
- Facilities managers
- Employees with health and safety responsibilities
- Individuals involved in training or supervising young people in the workplace.
- New or aspiring health and safety professionals
- Anyone looking to build a strong foundation in workplace health and safety.
No. The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award (HSW) is designed for beginners and requires no prior health and safety knowledge or experience.
By completing the NEBOSH HSW course, you will learn to:
- Understand why health and safety should be effectively managed.
- Identify common workplace hazards and assess risks.
- Recommend suitable risk control measures.
- Understand why workplace incidents occur and how to investigate them.
- Carry out a workplace health and safety review.
- Recommend practical improvements to workplace health and safety.
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award typically requires a minimum of three days of full-time study.
The qualification is assessed through one practical workplace health and safety review. During the assessment, learners evaluate how health and safety is managed within a workplace, identify hazards and existing controls, recommend improvements, and justify the most important area for action using moral, legal, and financial reasons. This practical assessment is designed to demonstrate the application of the knowledge gained throughout the course.
To achieve the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award, learners must complete the practical assessment and achieve a minimum pass mark of 75%. Successful learners are awarded a Pass, while those who do not meet the required standard receive a Refer and may resubmit their assessment.
Yes. Green World Group UK offers the NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Award through flexible E-Learning, allowing you to study at your own pace from anywhere.
The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work (HSW) Award is available from Green World Group UK for £249. The course is delivered through flexible E-Learning, giving you the freedom to study at your own pace. For the latest offers, course inclusions, or corporate training prices, please contact our team.
Yes. The NEBOSH Health and Safety at Work Award is an ideal first step on the NEBOSH qualification pathway. It provides a solid foundation in workplace health and safety and can support progression to higher-level NEBOSH qualifications, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate.
