Participants who have completed this course will be able to
Identify the legal requirements to carry out risk assessment
List the component principals of the process.
Distinguish between different hazard identification methods.
Apply risk assessment to common workplace scenarios.
Identify where specialised input is required.
List the benefits of risk assessment.
Outline steps involved in organising a risk assessment programme. Evaluate importance of different controls.
Who should attend?
Safety officers, Personnel Managers, Technical Managers and others with responsibility for carrying out Safety Audits.
Duration
2 Days
Maximum Number of Candidates
12 Per Trainer
Course Content
Legal requirements
Defects, hazards and risks
Basic principles of risk assessment
Task analysis
Hazard identification
Risk evaluation
Control specification
Assessment formats - Exercise controls
Hazard Identification Methodology
Competence, specialists, generalists and shop floor involvement
How to plan and organise a risk assessment programme
A profile of safety controls
Updating assessment and relevant information sources
Risk assessment cost benefits
Certification
National Safety Centre Certificate of Attendance