envee:


Brainwave, I never got to thank you for your advice but I believe its better late than ever.

Thank you so much.! I am now NISP certified and also did an online program from OSHA and I haven't regretted taking those decisions. The journey still continues for me as NEBOSH is the next item on my agenda.

My main interest is in the Maritime (Safety) Industry because of the little theoretical and practical knowledge I have gained in Shipping . I am currently serving and can't help feeling eager to begin to practice as soon as possible.

To all those that have taken time out to enlighten others on this thread, I say a big THANK YOU to y'all.

You've been a huge source of inspiration to us..

@envee, what can one say....your testimony (yes, I'd call it that!) is heart-warming to say the least. Don't be a stranger on this HSE forum 'cos we all are 'learning' here and together, we can do it better! Cheers!

cynthia ozobu: hello evrybody in the house...am just new here and i will say am vry hapi...pls i need u guys hlp cos this will hlp me in makin decisions...am a medical laboratory scientist and hv finishd serving..i got to know of ds hse whl i was serving.am confuse.firstly iw ill like to knw the diff bwm occupational health safety and environmental mgt n HSE.am tnkin of doin my masters in either of the two.so pls i will also wnt to knw hvin a masters in either of the two,do one need again nebosh or iosh certification cos the infomation i got it dt my masters will give me the member ship graduate meber in iosh n certified member iosh...is it thru dt masters in ds two areas cn only b dn abroad?pls reply.my email add is ozobucynthia@yahoo.com.tnx..hope brainwaves get to see this too.tnx

@cynthia, I'd say welcome on board the HSE train on nairaland!
Generally speaking, one can say that Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management is essentially, the same as HSE (Health, Safety & Environment). If you're talking of an MSc in either OHS&E or Environmental Management, those are different courses altogether albeit, with overlapping contents.
As for whether Masters in either of these fields gives you automatic access to IOSH graduate membership status, I sincerely cannot say.
On the issue of the availability of these OHSE courses only abroad & not locally (in Nigeria), I'd say I presently know that Institute of Petroleum Studies, UNIPORT offers the course at professional MSc level.

Dickson oil: Hi ALL , please i need more on what course to do while am still expecting a job offer? am a graduate of petroleum engineering
i have done some HSE courses.but i thing i should still while am at home. please course can i also do.
I HAVE A KEEN INTEREST IN STCW 95(that's marine course) does it have any impact on my profession ?

@Dickson oil, if you're satisfied with the level of knowledge you've gathered in HSE for now, it may not be a bad idea if you go for the Marine course since you stated that you have a 'KEEN' interest in the course (that's assuming you have the resources to take on the course though). As to whether the course would have any impact on your profession, I'd say only time can tell.....

cindy200: Hello everyone. I am new,I have done d CIEH levels 2 and 3 courses and currently planning my MSc now bt can't decide btwn HSE and Env. Mgt doh am leaning strongly towards HSE. I av tried to get a job bt nothings forth coming. Pls I need good advise on wot to do next if any1 has any idea? Confused

@cindy200, Hmmmnnnnnnn.....it might be easier giving you an advice if one has an idea of the options playing around your mind. What do you think your options are? If you can answer this question (as per the options you have), then I would expect that the good people of 'HSE' kingdom on nairaland will throw in helpful advices. Just my thoughts.........

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sanod: Good day everyone in d room, am new in dz HSE of a thing, graduate of industrial chemistry, dnt knw whre †̥ start dz HSE, pls any help will ßε̲̣̣̣̥ appericiated..

@sanod, a good place to start may be for you to take the pains to read through this HSE thread from page 1 . It may be more fun if you do it while sipping your favourite NON-ALCHOHOLIC drink (remember,safety first! ), in a calm or noise-free environment with a pen and a jotter at hand, in case you need to take some notes. If you're able to do this, I believe you'd have had most of your questions answered!

zinzane: I am totally overjoyd to meet u guys nd d healthy discussn u hv bin havn.@brainwave,can we get to discuss on a 1-1 basis maybe through mail,am in dire need of guidiance relatn to a career path in HSE.You re a great guy.dis is my email address trhyme007@gmail.com

I've sent you an email.

chiefeyo: Hi everyone, I'm currently serving and would like to get a certificate on this HSE... i'm finding it difficult choosing between NISP and Elak OSHA academy as where to start level, i dont know if its the same in both...can some one pls advice me so i know aw to start, i'll appreciate alot... I studied mechanical engineerng...

Chief, don't spend too much time deciding which route to follow. NISP I tell people, is a 'safe' place to start testing 'HSE' the waters. All the best!

shittuyusuf: Ĩ'​​M new on ds platform, nothing 2 say dan 2 say bravo 2 everybody in d house xpecially brainwave and budyke u pple are too much. Ĩ must join d thread of HSE

Your progressive inputs, comments & contributions are very much welcome. Together WE do it better........WELCOME ON BOARD!

half caste: Stumbling on dis thread is actually God's work bcs I ws so confused. U guys r magnificent! I studied computer science in d university bt found myself working in an environmental firm. My interest for d environment ws piqued den. I evn excelled in d field writing eia, ear reports. I evn co-wrote a report abt pollution awareness & waste management for undp. Unfortunately due to jealousy, bck biting & conspiracy against me bcs of my double promotion, I lost my job. It dint stp my interest howeva. I lost my masters admisn in Environmental. Mgt bcs I cdnt com up wit d fees on tym so hd to defer til nxt year. I found a company cald structural solutions wre dey cari out hse programmes. Pls is it authentic or shud I jst go for nisp doe I dnt hv d 35k for dier ghse rite nw. Pls I nid ur reply urgently bcs goin tru dis thread stpd me frm goin to d bank to pay for d hse frm d Structural Solutions. Tanx

half caste, NISP is always a 'safe' option because 'we' know NISP. That's not to say there may not be other credible options out there but like they say, its sometimes better to start from the 'known' to the 'unknown'.

Hayjay15: Hi house, I'm really interestd in this HSE stuff but i don't know where to start from... I hold bsc in Accounting and wish to know whether i can do it...

Hayjay15, I'd answer your question with President Obama's election campaign phrase: "YES YOU CAN". How?... Just take the pains to read through this thread from page 1, you'll def find the answers there. Cheers!

skiduski: hello all,
its been quite a while i came on to this thread...been busy.
Please for those that need the NEBOSH IGC text book and the Q&A please send a mail to me at olakunleapara@gmail.com ...i check my mail regularly and you can be sure to get the material within 48hrs max. to all those taking the exams...all the best.

@brainwave
keep up the good job, really appreciate what you are doing here.

Skiduski BABA! Long time....its good of you to check in on the forum again. We all truly get engrossed with other vital affairs of everyday living from time to time. Thanks a bunch for your generous contributions on this forum sir!

Fudey: Pls house,am a graduate of Botany n i hv interest in Environment cos i am interested in securing a job with any Environmental Agency.to channel my career path to Environment do u think runing dis hse with nisp will pave way 4 me or to do a 2nd degree in Environmental management?if am 2 go for Hse where do i start 4rm and i need info as regards Abuja center/office. Pls ur info n advice wil go along way 2 help a frnd.thanks

@Fudey, I'll advise that you pursue your 2nd degree in Enviro-Mgt simultaenously with the NISP programme (if funds & other situations permit you). The HSE route with NISP is relatively flexible in terms of the demands on one's time & finances. All the same, you can pay a visit to NISP's Abuja centre for further clarifications. The Abuja office address (as found on NISP website - www.nispnigeria.org -) is:

Abuja FCT Branch

ABUJA FCT BRANCH
Flat 1, 3rd Floor, BUSYMART Plaza,
No. 44, Ebitu Ukiwe Street,
Jabi - Abuja

Cheers!

Esthametor: Pls house, i want to go for HSE with JPTS, an affiliate of the international institute of risk and safety management, UK. Pls is it ok?

I personally do not know about JPTS. @ALL, any clues to help out Esthametor

afroxyz: Hi, house. I am a graduate of sociology and just got a job in a drilling company as a roustabout. I am intrested in taking NEBOSH. Wld my discipline hinder me from taking the course. Also how much does it cost and where can one get materials, register for exams and which training centres are available. I need your help house. Finally does any university in nigeria offer an Msc in occupational and environmental health safety?

@afroxyz, please endeavour to read through this thread (i.e, previous pages) as I'm certain we've answered questions similar to yours on NEBOSH. I frankly do not see your background in Sociology as an obstacle as long as you have the WILL. Cheers!

Uzorp: @brainwave pls can you help me with the nebosh course material pls reply thanks

Uzorp:
Thanks a bunch man really appreciate

Uzorp:
Thanks a bunch man really appreciate

@Uzorp, sorry I've been away for a while....but I'm glad efiboyuk came to the rescue. Cheers!

@brainwave
Thanks u so much for ur reply. Since u know much about Lagos centre, please let me know much about the processes involve in the GHSE, the training processes, the technique to use during lectures and how to pass the exam straight away, and even job related to safety, health and environment here in Nigeria.
Ur reply will be appreciated. Thanks

@JunFourth, I'll advise that you take the pains to read through this thread (if possible, from the begining). You will find answers to these questions and so much more that could be of benefit to you. Cheers!

@squad 1, @brainwave
jst call d lagos branch chairman on 07064770757 for guidance. I am currently doin d level 2, sincerely it is really an intensive training.

@efiboyuk, many thanks for the info.

squad1:
@Brainwave @All
I was told i will have to write the GHSE and Level 3 BEFORE i can be a corporate member of NISP, Ow true is dis? N:B.. i am a Civil Engineer with 5 years experience and a corporate member of NSE..

@squad1, where did you get the info from?

@JunFourth, I think you may follow Yamakuza's advice & check out Warri & PH before heading to Lag. Like I earlier said, I can only talk of the Lagos chapter.

@JunFourth, I have only had dealings with NISP Lagos centre so. I frankly do not know about Warri chapter.

Junfourth:

please, am a graduate of agricultural engineering, is it adviseable for me to start with general hse or level 3 with NISP. Any reply will be appreciated

@Junfourth, I'll advise that you go for the General HSE. Cheers!

fender:

Hello house,

I've been following this thread for a while and recently my interest in HSE got peeked by my friend who is keen on taking up a course especially the NEBOSH certification. I have a degree in marketing and coming from that background, what are my chances of making the best of the profession and where do you advise I start from ?? I just needed to ask because I have already started gathering materials for NEBOSH to start preparing well ahead of time for September as I'm considering a change swift change in my career path to get the much anticipated satisfaction (not monetary). Your kind and honest advise are welcomed.

Thank you.

@fender, people make tough decisions every day including changing their career path. With focus, determination, right information and courage you can realize your dream of a fulfiling career switch. We hear of medical doctors switching to business/finance, likewise engineers et.c. So, if you have the conviction of going for NEBOSH certification, my advice would be for you to go for it! Above all, with GOD, absolutely nothing is impossible. Cheers!

akubunachi:

I am an electrical engineer but graduated with a third degree, if u know what i mean.recently got employed with a small electrical construction firm,though its a good place to start i can now do pmp,or nebosh or prince 2 or nsip,etc etc,as finances is not a constraint,besides both pmp and hse re relevant to electrical construction,my question is considering my third degree,if i do nebbosh and nsip and pmp and throw in like 4 to 5 years experience,do i have an opportunity with a multinational oil firm, pls i need replies and insights asap

@akubunachi, if you can secure the qualifications you have listed in view i.e, pmp, nebosh and prince 2 or nsip, you certainly would have brightened your chances of getting a job (in a multinational Oil firm or elsewhere) nevertheless, there are no guarantees when it comes to these matters as some of these organisations have their policies regarding class of first degrees of their employees. The common advice I give in situations like yours is that people should prepare/equip themselves (e.g qualfication/certification-wise) so that when the opportunity shows up, they're good to go for it!

greatbugsy:

who has heard of jpts and if they are accreditted cause i did my hse 2 with them and bout to go do 3, i hope they are not wack @bolaoso i read you went with them for 2 last year and was skeptical about 3 too, please inbox me your number @ 08136084244 please so i know what to do whether or not to ddo the 3 with them and if i can do the 3 with nisp as i have already done 2 somewhere else. Anybody please helpppp

number 08136084244 not 08036084244

@greatbugsy, why not check out NISP if you're so 'unsure' about the credibility/accreditation status of the organisation in question?

diehard:

@brainwave, suprise to see this thread still alive. Good job. Will be posting Nebosh questions as much as i can upload.

@diehard, its so good of you to check in on us (HSE forumites) again. Its been a while. Well, together we can ALL do our bit to keep this thread alive and beneficial for many. Thanks a bunch for the NEBOSH questions you uploaded, I'll say 'more grease to your elbows'. Cheers!

vanstanzy:

@STANKION
HI MY NAME IS OKUNAMIRI STANLEY AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE NISP. AM HAVING A MOST FULFILLING CAREER IN THE HSE FIELD, AND I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT. MY WIFE'S PRESENTLY TAKING BOTH GENERAL AND LEVEL 3 HSE CLASSES.
BACK TO UR QUEST.,
GENERAL HSE GOES FOR #35500
LEVEL 3 GOES FOR #15500 WHILE,
LEVEL 2 GOES FOR #12000.

@Stanley, thanks for the fees info. I was just wondering, are you by chance related to Professor Okunamiri of NISP (Lagos branch)?

greatbugsy:

hi please who can confirm if jpts(joint professionals training and support international) is a confirmed hse level 2 and 3 organiser cause they have a seminar and exam this weekend in nigeria.let me know please very urgent,

@greatbugsy, sorry I don't think I've ever come across the organisation (jpts). @ALL, anyone with useful info for greatbugsy should please pass a comment,

punche:

[i][b]Hey Guys, Am Olusegun by name, i did my HSE course at the Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals obtaining General HSE Certificate, HSE Supervision Competence (Level 3) also i have written the membership exams and presently waiting for my Induction which is to take place in Imo state.

@Olusegun, you're most welocme on board the HSE people's train on nairaland!

x-fire:

I am a chemical engineering grad though I am working. I just want to know the process of registration for NISP. Which level do I start from based on my qualification? How do I register? Is it an exam based course? What is the duration of each course? Cost?
Thanks

@x=fire, you may start the NISP course from level 2 considering your backgroung/discipline (chemical engineering). You register at the NISP centre closest to your base. Yes, it is an exam based programme at some point i.e, if you want to go all the way to become an associate member except you've got considerable field experience as an HSE practitioner which may qualify you for an exam waiver. I'm frankly not in tune with the course cost/fees at the moment. The courses at the Lagos centre are usually organized on a monthly basis while membership exams take place twice a year!.

yamakuza:

HSE Levels 1 to 3 are general/peripheral in scope, so you can fit into a lot of industries with it.

OHSM by NISP is more specific/specialized.

You were probably advised to go for OHSM based on the discussion you had (what you want to use it for?), details of which we are not privy to.

NISP runs in-house courses so maybe you were referred elsewhere because your schedule doesnt fit theirs?

Why not download their 2012 Course Schedule.

Unless the OHSM you are referring to is the one by OSHA, which is at par with NEBOSH; the godfather certs of HSE.

Big Up! yamakuza & ALL, tnx 4 keeping the flag of this thread flying. Cheers!

Rich4god:

Hello every1, am a fresh chemical engineering graduate and i realy want to further my carreer in HSE. Plz and need advice and recommendation on where and how to go about it and also, what are the qualification needed to get started.

@Rich4god, u're welcome! I'll advice you to take the pains to go through this thread from the 1st page. You should definately get some answers that way. Cheers!

@skiduski, Thanks again for the additional materials! All I can say is God bless u again.Cheers!