The NEBOSH International Diploma (IDIP) is a prestigious qualification for health, safety, and environmental professionals who want to advance their career and enhance their knowledge and skills. The course covers a wide range of topics related to occupational health and safety management, and candidates typically use a set of textbooks to prepare for the exams.
The NEBOSH IDIP course is made up of four units:
Unit IA: Managing health and safety
Unit IB: Hazardous agents in the workplace
Unit IC: Workplace and work equipment safety
Unit DNI: Application of health and safety theory and practice
Each unit has its own textbook, which provides detailed information and guidance on the topics covered in the syllabus. The contents of the textbooks may vary depending on the publisher, but they generally cover the following topics:
- Occupational health
- Chemical and biological hazards
- Physical and psychological hazards
- Safety in the workplace
- Fire safety
- Electricity safety
- Construction safety
- Environmental management
- Emergency planning and response