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What is the most required safety certificate?

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Question added by AFTAB ALI KHAN , HSE Supervisor , PAKISTAN NAVY
Date Posted: 2014/12/09
Eleazar Catayna
by Eleazar Catayna , HSE - Senior Consultant , Ramboll Middle East

That depends on the country you are at or what safety standard does the company follows. In UAE, NEBOSH certified safety practitioners are more demanded but there are some companies who are also looking for OSHA, IOSH trained safeties. But for me, dedication and commitment really counts.

NEBOSH has lost its credibility over time because they have proven to be unfair e.g. asking diploma level questions in certificate level exams, same almost same marks in recheck create a doubt on NEBOSH fairness. The only reason NEBOSH is still in the market is that there is no alternative to this certification in health and safety. I do not recommend NEBOSH IGC because it has fail rate of more than 80% and they do it intentionally just to prove that this certification is worthwhile. If you study their syllabus, you will be astonished that they have only copied/ paste it from RRC books. Its the time that some other certification backed by IOSH membership entitlement may be launched and you will see how NEBOSH increases pass percentage of students. 

Oluwafemi Gbeminiyi Ojo
by Oluwafemi Gbeminiyi Ojo , Technical Advisor , EON Energy

Certified Health Safety Professional - Fire Safety Management (CHSP-FSM)

Elvis Mqhoma
by Elvis Mqhoma , site manager , Enforce Security Services

Occupational health & safety association

Mohammed Waki Ahmed waki
by Mohammed Waki Ahmed waki , Corporate HSE Coordinator , gas

It depends on the country's Factory or Labor Laws and most of the countries in the world are complying the International Labor Organisation's law. I think, Nebosh certification which is helpful in achieving career growth in HSE field that covers ILO's requirements. However, as a HSE professional one should have highly motivation and inspiration to workforce on HSE matters with respect in implementing HSE objectives of the organisation. Waki Ahmed, HSE Advisor - Galfar Engineering

Amar Jyoti Bairagi
by Amar Jyoti Bairagi , Safety Engineer , AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Without a doubt, its Nebosh. Go for it as this will open up the widest range of possibilities in safety field.

Hope that helps.

Daniel Anueyiagu
by Daniel Anueyiagu , HSE Engineer , Emirates Electrical Engineering LLC

NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Turki Alhajri PMP NEBOSH
by Turki Alhajri PMP NEBOSH , EHS / HSE Manager , Tabuk Pharmaceuticals

The most applied one Worldwide is (OSHA) Standards .

Sai Vishwanath Kumar Karamcheti
by Sai Vishwanath Kumar Karamcheti , Supervisor , Gulf Warehousing Company W.L.L

It depends on the place which you chose to work. As per my knowledge, in gulf NEBOSH, IOSH and OSHA is very important and mandatory for a HSSE Personnel.

خالد عبدالقادر
by خالد عبدالقادر , fire fighting engineer , abuodeh consulting company

NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE (IGC)

Haris Paruvingal
by Haris Paruvingal , HSE Superintendent , Elsewedy Cables

Its all depends on your observation. This is the most important ability you need to work in EHS. It does not mean that you are a safety professional if you have a top most qualification in EHS. 

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