www.nebosh.org.uk/qualifications 12 NEBOSH Diploma brings fulfilment and makes parents very proud When Sharon Rodrigues moved to London from Nairobi in Kenya to join her parents sixteen years ago, it was hoped that Sharon would seek out new opportunities in life and “better herself.” Parents almost always want what’s best for their children, but a high-ranking health and safety role at one of the world’s leading banking and financial services groups was perhaps a little beyond both their wildest dreams. However, Sharon is now Health and Safety Manager at BNP Paribas, with responsibility for the safety and health of 7,500 UK-based employees. How she elevated herself to this position is a classic tale of hard work, determination to succeed and, of course, some NEBOSH qualifications. Sharon left Kenya in 1999 with a basic secondary school education. Her first job in the UK was selling and processing hotel Sharon Rodrigues – BNP Paribas NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety