Kx:

get an IT job,no matter how little while u focus on certifications

@kingsleyinfo, I think kx's advice is a brilliant one. If IT is what you really want, try getting a job in that area not minding the 'salary' which may not be so encouraging at the onset. Since you have a focus and know where you're going to, you shouldn't be detered. At the same time, you'll be chasing up relevant IT certifications. ALL THE BEST

Superbrain:

Hello house, this thread is great. I have a bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering and will be rounding up NYSC soon. I want to go the SHE way but I need heads up on how to do that. I'm planning to take the level 2 and 3 at NISP. I want to know what course an SHE professional can study at the masters level that will be relevant to the profession. Your responses will be appreciated.

@Superbrain, you're welcome! Relevant areas at the Masters level include Occupational Health / Environment Control / Environmental Management locally (in Nigeria). Internationally, there are more HSE specific post-grad courses like MSc Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety Management et.c. offered by institutions like University of Portsmouth, UK even on a part-time basis (distance learning).

segzy411:

Hey people,

You guys on this particular thread are great. I must tell you that av been following posts and comments on nairaland  for years as a guest,but this particular thread made me register and i must say you guys are doing a great job.

Am a builder and will like to know where to start from as i know little or nothing about the hse certification.

@segzy411, you're welcome! Together, we can ALL do it better! If you are a practicing 'builder', then HSE is definitely relevant to your work. You may consider the basic HSE Appreciation / General HSE courses offered by bodies like NISP (WWW.NISPNIGERIA.COM) and a couple of other private organisations for starters.

kkkossy:

i'm an industrial/production engineering graduate.

@kkkossy, your discipline / background could be an advantage if you decide to take the HSE pathway.

mylove4him:

I am glad to be back after taking time out to familiarise with my new place of work. Though quite challenging compared to where I came from. It is fun and am learning quite fast. Thanks to everyone who believed in me.

@mylove4him, its nice having you back on the forum & good to know u're 'representing' well in your new place of work . The challenges we face differs from one job to the other, its good u're having fun all the same! Do stay safe

segzi cres:

i really need to do this hse thingy it's been hanging for too long. any info. i guess i'll have to start from the scratch cuz i'm still a student. holla back pls. thanks.

@ segzi cres, yes, you can sure start from the scratch since you're still a student.

joke81:

friends,
i hve achive a lot thru nairaland in developing my knowledge in hs.e to become a professional.
i join a link i got vai nairaland which is www.hsepeople.com
this site is so equip and you will get to meet some professional their all over the world, who are ready to help you out with some material and advice you better even some video lessons you can benefit from.

@joke81, many thanks for this!

kkkossy:

Hi all,

i'm so enthusiastic about this hse training. Presently, i'm preparing to engage in a hse professional training to be sponsored by shell and IOSH( Institute of occupational training and health) which is taking place around june. There are up to 20 courses. I really dnt knw how it is graded in term of level 1 or 2. As a corper who has already had 6months experience in a reputable oil & gas firm as a maintenance trainee. What level do u guys think i should go for?

@kkkossy, You didn't state your backgroud (discipline), you may as well start from level 1. ALL THE BEST!

diehard:

I did try to zip but couldn't reduce the size to send via mail. yahoo size limit is 25mb. and could reduce the size enough to post on rapishare. Done trying.

@diehard, thanks for your efforts!

Aba_J:

Hello all,

I have been reading posts on this topic and i think you guys are doing a great job here. I posted something yesterday which i think got missing along the line. It was initially posted but disappeared after a while. Hope this and further ones will not do the same.

@Aba_J, you're welcome

diehard:

@mylove4him, The best way to stay relivant in your new place of work is to find ways to improve their safety performace without affecting their production activities. and always get the buy-in of the poeple that matters to support any new initiative u want to introduce and of cos they ve to belive it's for the over-all good of the company. take care

@mylove4him, I must say diehard's advice is indeed a gr8 one. My experience is also that in the course of trying to ensure compliance with expected HSE standards, diplomacy often comes in to play so that one is not seen as anti-progress particularly when there are 'operations' target or delivery deadlines in the picture. There are of course times one must stand one's ground on HSE matters in the workplace.

pamelaa:

@brainwave, I called portharcourt and warri NISP offices and was told thesame thing.And its more expensive to begin with the general hse.tot i cud begin frm level 2 or even level 1.

@pameela, Exactly! the General HSE is more expensive than Levels 1 or 2 to start with though, I had mine at the Lagos chapter back then. If for geographical reasons, you can only deal with Warri & PH chapters, you may just have to comply with their requirements then.

pamelaa:

@ brainwave, Thanks alot for your response.I called NISP to make enquiries and was told that as a Bsc holder in biochemistry,i MUST take the general hse first.Wat do u think?

@pamelaa, I'm surprised to hear that, but I'll advise you to make time (if you can) to personally go to NISP to clarify (just in case, the person you spoke with on phone wasn't precise).

diehard:

I've the complete NEBOSH training materials and test questions i'll like to share with everyone, but the size is 1gig. any idea of how to share it, cos i can't send such size via mail.

@diehard. Many thanks for this offer. HELLO all IT savvy people in the house, can you advice on how we can get round this challenge of receiving/sharing this 1gig. sized document

And how shall we reward the one that proffers a workable solution to this challenge? Shall we can recommend the fellow for induction into the "Nairaland HSE hall of fame" Guys your suggestions are truly welcome!

diehard:

@brainwave, kudos for keeping this forum alive. You're doing a good job.

@diehard, Thanks for the compliments and BIG thanks to you also for your valuable contributions.

pamelaa:

Was told that its compulsory i take the general hse before the levels 2 and 3 courses.how true is this?

@pamelaa
Are you refering to NISP? If yes, to the best of my knowledge, it is not compulsary to take the General HSE before levels 2 & 3 (at least, I never did) if you already have a first degree. Is this a new rule? What's the source of your information, if I may ask?

mylove4him:

@brainwave thank you it was alright. I really want to thank u for sharing in my faith I owe u a recharge card.

Just want to share my testimony I was called to pick my offer letter yesterday. i really thank God for what he has done for me, out of everyone I was the only one that was called.

@Mylove4him, Thank God. This is great news, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Am so happy for you. I wish you a fulfiling time on this new job! And do keep contributing on this forum as best as you can so that as HSE people, we'll all continue to NETWORK to increase our NETWORTH!!!

mylove4him:

@brainwave thank you I saw it, m going thru it right away.

@mylov4him you're welcome. Hope you get something useful from it

funizzle:

@ Diehard and Brainwave, Please where can i get NEBOSH here in Nigeria, i want a accredited center with NEBOSH. Thanks

@funnizle you can check out WWW.GLOBALHSE.COM. I've not had any dealings with them personally so you'll need to do your due dilligence (check) on them as per accreditation et.c. 

Any other info from anyone in the house on other accredited NEBOSH centres in Nigeria is welcome!

mylove4him:

@brainwave thank you 4 sharing in my faith, I will share the good news here when it happens. Though I need to prepare well that is why I need those materials. I don't know if u could be of help. I do have some but I need more.

@mylove4him, I'll send you a brief info I got on the net a while back on the JD, tasks, expected skills, abilities and work activities et.c of Occupational Health & Safety Specialists in the USA, you might just be able to glean some things from it at least, for mental preparation. Cheers!

mylove4him:

I am happy to find this post. I had some certification from MMC consulting and NISP level 2 n 3. I am also a member of the organisation, was inducted march last year. There is this HSE job am pursuing, went for the last interview last week. They said they will get back to me this week. I have faith that it will come out well.

NEBOSH is good but i need this new job to have the financial capacity to pursue it. I am really enjoying the field.

@ Diehard, plz could u send me some materials on it. I would really appreciate it. my email add. caringcherie@yahoo.com

@mylove4him, You're welcome on board. I pray and join faith with you that your HSE job will come through. All the best!

Agbajen:

We need to have HSE forum.What do you think about it?

@Agbajen, you're welcome on board , this is an HSE forum already! You can bring on your comments, contributions or questions,

diehard:

Hi house, i've forgotten i made a post to this topic, this is my 7th yr as a HSE pratictional and i earned over 500k in a reputable oil company, though i started with peanut, you won't believe it, but i was after getting the experience and not the money. In HSE you've to pick an area you want to be good at before you make the decision of certification, You must choose between Health, Safety and Env't. I've been in safety all this while. NISP is a good place to start but won't take you anywhere. Nebosh is the way to go. HSE Job are regularly posted on rigzone.com Hope this helps, will check again to offer advice, see ya

@diehard you're welcome back to the forum Thanks for your insightful contributions. I think you're right about the fact that NISP is a good (and affordable ) place to start before going on to the likes of NEBOSH et al. One important lesson from your contribution is that you were more particular about the experience and not the pay at the onset. I think new comers to the field should take note of that. Its like setting one's eyes on a far horizon (where the MEGA pay may be) but to get started, the opportunity for that initial experience should be valued even if the pay isn't MEGA at that point in time.

Redman44:


My alma mater, University of Ibadan, has a active old boys association that cuts across various sets. Members network with one another and help each other out. However, I also believe that regardless of cliques, one can make progress in life. Eagles soar alone. Cheers.

Y'hello, can you give more info on the UI Old Boys thing, I happen to be one ! Though I very much agree with you that one can make progress irrespective of cliques

TIDTID:

brainwave am now a member of Nisp awaitin safety job to practice the professional.

@TIDTID am glad you're now a member of NISP, keep prospecting for opportunities, they often come when you least expect it. If you get any relevant volunteer opportunity, don't hesitate to go for it as well, wish you all the best!

Hi All, further contributions 4rm HSE practitioners would be most welcome.Cheers!

Olowogbogboro! Alewilese, Aleselewi, Ajipojoikuda my very present help in time of trouble (Ps 46:1), Hallowed be thy name!

Yoighaman:

@ Asha 80: Most eduacated nigerians are blinded by 'coporate work'.

If only we all could wake up to this reality.

Posts that make you go, hmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

N7500 - Glo sim, unbelevable now isn't it , to think I just got a new MTN sim for N300 bucks this month!!!

Fadajasi:

Ahan! I knew it, sumthin must be taken away

Well, maybe its a case of 'nothing goes for nothing'. But for those of us that were never on the F&F plan, its a welcome development all the same, I've just activated the service this afternoon

Hi nlanders! Has any1 migrated to the 'GLOTALK' thing? Pls share your experiences (if any) of this new one.

TIDTID:

IAM A REGISTERED NURSE HAD MY HSE 2 & 3 LAST MONTH,HOW CAN I GET A JOB AS A SAFETY OFFICCER AND WHAT IS THE EXPECTED MINIMUM PAY?

Well, you can start the process by sourcing information relating to CASHES/HSE/'safety ofiicer' openings from coys in relevant industries like Energy (Oil & Gas), Construction and manufacturing. If you have no prior hands-on experience in the field, it may be more realistic for you to focus on entry level positions (though age could be a factor in some instances).

The minimum pay of course would vary from one organisation to the other even within the same industry (sector). But generally speaking, in the energy sector, sometimes an entry level pay may be comparable to what obtains in the banking sctor.