SEVEN people have completed a qualification in occupational safety and health as part of the NEBOSH programme.
The NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupation Safety and Health) programme covers management of health and safety, controlling workplace hazards and health and safety practical application.
The seven delegates from a cross section of industries all achieved exceptional marks in their final examinations which had a 100 percent pass rate.
The training for the course was delivered by local tutor Stan Yellop the managing director of Safety Management Services (IOM) Limited – a NEBOSH accredited provider and facilitated by the Department of Economic Development.
He said: "Our accredited qualifications are popular amongst employers and individuals wishing to demonstrate that they have a sound understanding of the principles of risk management and health and safety in the workplace."
Clare Christian MLC, Political Member for the Department of Economic Development, said: "I congratulate all the successful candidates on attaining this valuable qualification.
"Organisations have a responsibility to ensure their line managers are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster an effective safety culture within their company.
"Individuals who continue to develop and learn new skills throughout their lives can often earn more that their colleagues and enjoy greater opportunities for progression. These individuals have a great deal to offer employers and also the wider economic community.
"Education is not just about gaining qualifications to enhance our careers it is an essential and continuous component in developing one."
The successful candidates were: Dawn Bradley, Isle of Man College, Amanda Butler, Southern Amenity Site, Andrew Cowie, Manx Electricity Authority, Stephen Cretney, Isle of Man Fire Service, Robert Greaves, Gas Safe Register, Christopher Martin, Isle of Man Children’s Centre and Patricia Mitchell, Manx National Heritage.
The Training Services Division of the Department of Economic Development is now taking bookings for the next NEBOSH National General Certificate programme which starts in November. For more information please contact a member of the training team on 01624 687156.
Photo caption: L-R Stephen Cretney, Andrew Cowie, Robert Greaves, Rebekah McGarry -skills development manager training services, Dawn Bradley, Clare Christian MLC, Amanda Butler, Patricia Mitchell, Andy Stewart-training services manager
