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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completed my Nebosh General Certificate via virtual learning. Couldn't recommend enough! Our trainer Sian went above and beyond to ensure she covered all course material and more and that we fully und... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The team at the British Safety Council are very helpful, the courses are excellent and the website functions as required. One slight niggle I have is with the wording of questions in tests - they some... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the moment we made an enquiry about membership and the international safety awards, we received a personal and professional approach. It was a streamlined simple process with assistance provid... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This organization first of all knows no borders, because they helped me even if i live in Greece, but also they know no time!! They are happy to help you anytime!! Plus they are the reason for me to o... See more

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  1. Charity
  2. Auditor
  3. Consultant
  4. Non-Profit Organization
  5. Occupational Safety and Health
  6. Training Centre

About British Safety Council

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Seize the opportunity to thrive

Enhance workplace productivity through improved health, safety and wellbeing


For over sixty years we’ve been a trusted guide to excellent health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management.

Since its foundation in 1957, the British Safety Council has campaigned tirelessly to protect workers from accidents, hazards and unsafe conditions, and played a decisive role in the political process that has led to adoption of landmark safety legislation in the UK.

British Safety Council has members in more than 60 countries who are committed to protecting and improving the wellbeing of workers believing that a healthy and safe work environment is also good for business.

What we do


We are a trusted leader in health, safety, wellbeing and environmental management. As a not-for-profit organisation, we use all our resources to reduce risk, prevent injuries and enhance wellbeing in the workplace, across the world.

We help organisations - of all sizes and in all sectors - develop and maintain effective policies and processes. We work with our members to develop best practice.

We’ve been doing this for 60 years, educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer. We’re consulted directly on legislation and campaign actively to raise standards.

Membership – Together we are changing the world of work for the better. Join a global community of health and safety advocates and access to trusted expertise, information and support.

Influence – We make experience count. We’ve helped influence and shape health and safety policy and law since 1957.

Training and learning – We'll help you to develop knowledge and expertise, in whatever ways best suit your organisation and employees. Our educational support is comprehensive and flexible and covers all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.

Audit and consultancy – We identify what you do well and provide you with expert advice on how to achieve the highest standards in health, safety and environmental management, always in line with evolving standards and legislation.

Awards and events – Highly regarded by your professional peers, our awards recognise excellence in health, safety and environmental performance. We also organise and deliver events to support best practice, reduce risk, prevent injuries and promote health and well-being in the workplace.

Publications - Our publications include thought provoking news, features, profiles and opinion as well as the latest legislation. The range includes best practice guides, a health and safety newsletter and our magazine Safety Management.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Both Upkaar and Ian my assessor have been absolutely outstanding with their support, guidance and enthusiasm throughout the course of my Diploma.

I would highly recommend the British Safety Council to anyone who wishes to study for their health and safety qualification.

19 August 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thank you so much for your feedback - we will pass on your comments to Upkaar and Ian :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice

Successfully completed the Level 5 Diploma which Jamie and Upkaar were very helpful and understanding throughout the course especially during the difficulties COVID added to balancing work and the course completion. I am also thankful they, especially Jamie pushed and encouraged me to completing Unit 611 as I was not going to do it.

27 June 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience with Level 5 Diploma

I recently completed the Level 5 Diploma with British Safety Council and had great support from Upkaar on the admin side and great guidance and support form my assessor Harry through the whole process. It took me longer than it should due to Covid and WFH but I still received great support through the process, even when I needed to extend. The web portal for uploading evidence and monitoring progress was easy to read and worked well. I would recommend British Safety Council as a training provider for this qualification.

16 June 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Health & Safety

I wanted to share my experience on completing the NVQ level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety with the BSC. The online course was well structured & the layout was easy to follow. The support form the assessors were clear, precise & swift. I must comment on the support from Upkaar, all questions raised with Upkaar was met with clear direction. Upkaar's communication levels were second to none with all issues raised swiftly & competently. I would recommend the course to anyone wishing to complete the Safety Diploma, once again thank you for the level of service issued.

7 June 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thanks for your feedback Chris!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our tutor Dr Keith Whitehead was great

Our tutor Dr Keith Whitehead was great. He ensured that the course was engaging and tailored to our industry which made it even more worthwhile. I would recommend for anyone to complete the course, even if your role isn't directly involved in environmental management, it can easily be transferred into any role to ensure your company is acting in a responsible and sustainable way. Many thanks Keith.

31 May 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thanks for your feedback Ffion!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Upkaar from the British…

I have used Upkaar from the British Safety Council for City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety and City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, and he has been brilliant. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that wishes to study for health and safety qualifications. Great support.

3 May 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thanks for your feedback Anastazia!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

Upkaar supported me throughout the process and provided a timely response to queries I had.
Unfortunately, I had an initial set back where my Assessor wasn’t responding to me in a timely manner. After 5 months, I made a complaint to Upkaar and he dealt with it immediately, assigned me a new Assessor. Unfortunately, my new assessor wasn’t content with my work to date and required me to discard my previous work and start again. Upkaar kindly restarted my two year time limit, as I had lost the 5 months.
Harry Storrow was my Assessor and he was very supportive and timely in his responses. I am very grateful for Harry’s support during my two years with him.

5 April 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thank you for your feedback Jess

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good

Really good throughout the course , supported all the way through although some bad news was had midway through :( - but the support still carried on throughout the course , would recommend !

5 April 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Thank you for your feedback Adrian

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Mentors and Guidance

As a student on the NEBOSH general certificate course I would like to say that Helene Wood and Matthew Peers have been fantastic offering support and guidance along the way. They make you feel comfortable to address concerns and worries and are excellent and knowledgeable mentors. I suffer with exam pressure nerves and can honestly say they have really helped with going over my exam technique and practice offering valuable resources and information as well as taking the time to check mock exam answers both on and off the course via one to ones and group.

5 March 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Hi Maya

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback and five-star ratings.

We have exceptional tutors at BSC, who are very knowledgeable, interactive and constantly work towards providing a positive learning experience for all of our students.

We are very proud of the team, particularly Matt and Helene who are dedicated to ensuring everyone is able to achieve their educational goals.

Congratulations Maya on all your hard work and commitiment to achieve your NEBOSH National General. #StudyHero

Please do keep us in mind for any future training needs.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and our BSC community.

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great tutor support and resources.

Very supportive tutors full of practical knowledge and insight to a variety of industries.

15 February 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Jo

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback and five-star ratings. The BSC team were thrilled to read your comments.

We have exceptional tutors at BSC, who are very knowledgeable, interactive and constantly work towards providing a positive learning experience for all of our students. They will especially enjoy your feedback.

Please do keep us in mind for any future training needs.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and our BSC community.

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NVQ Level 5 Occupational Health and Safety

I completed my NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety with British Safety Council. The support I received whilst undertaking the course was excellent, the online system was easy to use and I had sufficient time to complete the course alongside my full time job. I would definitely recommend British Safety Council as a training provider.

31 January 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Lynn

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on our BSC Level 5 course. It is wonderful to read your feedback about the team and support provided. It can be challenging completing a L5 when also working, so many congratulations for all your hard work and dedication.

Thank you for sharing how much you enjoyed your learning with BSC. Please do keep us in mind for any future training

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

work scenario is going to change.…

it's good to see that you have worked on that field which common to all people, its very helpful now days as work scenario is going to change.

30 January 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Govind

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on our course. It is such an important topic and we are so pleased to read you found the programme useful.

Thank you for providing commentary on how much you enjoyed your learning with BSC. Please do keep us in mind for any future training.

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nicely narrated and touched emotions.

21 January 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Rupen

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on our course. It is such an important topic and we are so pleased to read you found the resources useful.

Thank you for providing commentary on how much you enjoyed your learning with BSC. Please do keep us in mind for any future training.

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic course on stress management

Fantastic course on stress management. Many tools explained will definitly help reduce stress

18 January 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Salil

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback on our Stress Management course. It is such an important topic and we are so pleased to read you found the resources useful.

Thank you for providing commentary on how much you enjoyed your learning with BSC. Please do keep us in mind for any future training.

With kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have just completed my NVQ3 in…

I have just completed my NVQ3 in occupational health and safety with the BSC. I would like to say that the people at BSC have been fantastic during my journey Upkarr Bharadia could not do enough for you throughout the course as well as my assessor Rebecca Brooks who was fantastic. Thank you and I am looking forward to my next challenge.

13 January 2022
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Reply from British Safety Council

Hi Justin

Congratulations on your NVQ3, very well deserved. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Upkaar is such a star in the team and we are always thrilled to read comments about the dedication and support provided. If we can assist you on your next career development… your next challenge 😊 .., do not hesitate to contact the team.

Kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible Support Network.

I set myself a goal of completing my diploma in 7 months and Hayley and Upkaar were flexible and supportive to allow this to happen. Top level support, professionalism and approachability. Anyone wanting to complete a course with incredible team support, look no further.

23 December 2021
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Reply from British Safety Council

Hi Nigel

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Upkaar, Hayley and the team will be delighted to read your comments and your 5 star ratings. We are always thrilled to read feedback about a positive learning experience. If we can assist you on your next career development, do not hesitate to contact the team.

Kindest regards

Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

L5 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Jamie and Upkaar were very helpful throughout the course, particularly when assisting with difficulties experienced through WFH and lockdowns.

Many thanks. Andy S

21 December 2021
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Reply from British Safety Council

Hi Andy

Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback and your 5 star rating. It has certainly been a challenging time during restrictions, but we are so thrilled to read that Jamie, Upkaar and the team have been so supportive during your studies. Well done on your hard work and being committed throughout.

Please do keep in contact and keep us posted on your progress. If we can assist you on your next career development, do not hesitate to contact the team.

Kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

I have just completed the NVQ and the support I had been given from my assessor Harry and the Programme Manager Upkaar was exemplary. The qualification appeared to be a bit repetitive in part but with their guidance, I was able to complete the qualification without major issue. There was obvious issues with COVID-19 and not being able to gather evidence but this was met with understanding in that I could take that little bit longer to complete. This has given me the impetus to complete the level 6 qualification and given a new focus on continual study and development.

10 November 2021
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Reply from British Safety Council

Dear Andrew

Congratulations on your NVQ qualification. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide feedback. Upkaar and the team were delighted to read your comments and your 5 star ratings. We completely appreciate how challenging studying remotely during Covid has been, so it is wonderful to read your positive experience. We are looking to offer L6 in 2022, so if we can assist you on your next career development, please do not hesitate to get in contact.

Congratulations Andrew, I hope you will be celebrating.

Kindest regards
Dr. Julie Riggs
British Safety Council

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