Exam Domains
1 Why we should manage workplace health and safety
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2 How health and safety management systems work and what they look like
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3 Managing risk - understanding people and processes
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4 Health and safety monitoring and measuring
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5 Physical and psychological health
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6 Musculoskeletal health
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7 Chemical and biological agents
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8 General workplace issues
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9 Work equipment
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10 Fire
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11 Electricity
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Exam Details
Question TypesOpen Book Examination (scenario-based questions), Practical Assessment
FormatOpen Book Examination (OBE) — scenario-based written paper plus practical workplace assessment
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required. Name must match NEBOSH registration. Requirements confirmed by the delivering ALP.
RenewalNot required -- NEBOSH certificates do not expire. However, NEBOSH recommends CPD to maintain and update knowledge. Many employers and professional bodies (e.g., IOSH) require evidence of ongoing CPD.
Retake PolicyCandidates who refer (fail) may resit at the next available examination sitting. Full exam fee required for resit. No limit on number of attempts.
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, French, Spanish, Turkish, Urdu