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Occupational Health Awareness Week 2026: Ask Early, Not Late
Read the update: Occupational Health Awareness Week 2026: Ask Early, Not LateOccupational Health Awareness Week runs 21 to 27 September 2026 with one theme: use occupational health early. Here is what that means for a Brunei workplace.
Haze in Brunei: What Employers Should Be Doing
Brunei’s air has swung between good and unhealthy since the school closures of 2 and 3 September. What the readings mean, where the season is heading,…
How to Carry Out a Risk Assessment in Brunei
Hazard and risk are not the same thing. A step-by-step guide to assessing risk in a Brunei workplace, with the five by five matrix we use…
Food safety in Brunei: three recent cases from the region
Food safety in Brunei changed on 1 July 2026 when BDFA took over Tutong and Temburong. Three recent cases from Singapore and Malaysia show why the…
NEBOSH International General Certificate Syllabus Update: What Learners Need to Know
NEBOSH has announced revisions to both the National and International General Certificates in Occupational Health and Safety. Teaching under the revised syllabus begins on 2 February…
How to become a WSH Officer in Brunei
A WSH Officer is a registered role in Brunei, not a job title. Here is when a workplace must appoint one, the qualification and experience SHENA…
Bruneian Achieves Global Distinction in NEBOSH GIC, Earns NEBOSH’s Highest Honour
Our Learner Achieves Global Distinction in NEBOSH IGC, Earns NEBOSH’s Highest Honour
Cortex Training & Development Takes Part in SHENA’s WDSHW Roadshow 2023
In support of SHENA, numerous individuals and industry stakeholders from all districts came together to raise the profile of health and safety in Brunei Darussalam
A Career in HSE
A career in HSE in Brunei is ideal for those passionate about ensuring safe working conditions and protecting the environment.
Difference Between IOSH and NEBOSH
When it comes to health and safety training, IOSH and NEBOSH are among the most well-known and respected certifications. While training is a crucial component of…
Cortex Training & Development signs partnership with PECB to provide ISO standards-related training in Brunei
We are pleased to announce this exciting new partnership to provide PECB-Certified ISO Standards-related training.
A Guide to the NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
NEBOSH courses are globally-recognised and learners come from all backgrounds, industries and sectors, as well as national and local government organisations.
Cortex Training & Development Now A NEBOSH Accredited Learning Partner
We are pleased to announce that Cortex Training & Development is now a fully accredited NEBOSH Learning Partner.
