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Is there a limit for NEBISH certificate holders ?
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With a NEBOSH certificate i have been more than happy to work on risk assessments, safe systems of work, writing safety briefs and giving some instruction on the assessments and systems. But does anyone know if there is a recognised 'limit' as to what holder of a NEBOSH certificate is qualified to sign off on ?
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Not that I'm aware of, and I would think that a NEBOSH cert holder with experience of H&S management and knowledge of the industry area they are working in may well be better qualified to 'sign off' on various tasks that a NEBOSH Dip holder with less knowledge of the industry sector. I'm a Dip holder and work in my industry with a number of cert holders who have a better understanding of the technical issues of their work. I acknowledge this and bow to them, they often turn to me for more legal and 'management system' based support
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A piece of paper does not qualify you to complete the tasks that you mention it is just part of the system, know your limitatations and dont be afraid to ask for guidence / help when required.
If you dont fully understand the process of what you are signing off, should you be signing off ??
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I really don’t see how there can be any sort of ‘recognised’ limit as the range of activities undertaken is potentially ‘limitless’. It would be effectively impossible for anyone to try and create a definitive list of what any one person, whatever their qualification could be reasonably expected to do. I think Tomkins makes a fair point.
The issue is really one of competence, and any limit needs, in the first instance, to be ‘recognised’ by you.
You should also note point 5 of the IOSH Code of Conduct
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canopener wrote: I think Tomkins makes a fair point.
He does but imo, the point made by Smith6720 is the main one. know your limitatations.
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same as everyone - know your limitations
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Thanks for the replys. It was something i had never thought about as i had always been working in areas i was familiar with. But i had then been asked by an associate that is branching out with a security and safety team as to what level my certificate qualified to work, which then got me thinking a bit.
But as pointed out knowing and working to your own limitations is the best answer.
Thanks.
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My understanding was the cert was deemed to be an entry level qualification and therefore you may be very astute to consider the limitations.
I am sure that most people will have a really in depth knowledge of their own particular field and what Cert and Dip give you is a greater breadth - I suggest that Dip just gives you far more breadth and therefore your limits become less
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Buried in the depths of my mind is that there once was a "suggestion" by IOSH that certificate holders were expected to be rule followers than rule setters, ie not expected to "manage" the function in its fullest sense. But it is ultimately about competence and I stongly reccomend that you do undertake CPD programme now and set a plan to develop your competence. If you contact Tim Briggs via HO than he could assist with mentor help.
Bob
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