Risk Assessment Training
Target Audience
Health and Safety Professionals and those responsible for workplace safety, including but not limited to:
- Safety Officers
- Facilities Managers
- HR Professionals
- Line Managers
- Supervisors
- Anyone responsible for carrying out or assisting with risk assessments in the workplace
Course Objectives
This training aims to build and enhance the existing knowledge and skills of participants to assess Occupational Health & Safety risks effectively. By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legislative framework governing workplace safety.
- Identify and evaluate workplace hazards.
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
- Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Perform risk assessments.
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Modules and Topics
Module 1:
Introduction Legislation
Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005
- Overview of key provisions and employer responsibilities.
- Employee rights and duties under the act.
- Enforcement and penalties.
General Application Regulations 2007
- Key regulations impacting workplace safety.
- Detailed review of relevant sections.
- Practical implications for various workplace scenarios.
Module 2:
Understanding Safety Management Systems
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Definition and components of a Safety Management System.
- Integrating SMS into daily operations.
- Case studies of successful SMS implementations.
Module 3:
Risk Assessment Fundamentals
Risk Assessment Process
- Steps involved in conducting a risk assessment.
- Documentation and reporting.
- Roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders.
Hazard Identification
- Types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial).
- Techniques for hazard identification (inspections, checklists, employee feedback).
- Case studies and practical examples.
Module 4:
Advanced Risk Assessment Techniques
Risk Assessment
- Qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods.
- Tools for risk assessment.
- Practical exercises in risk assessment.
Risk Mitigation
- Strategies for risk control and mitigation.
- Hierarchy of controls (elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE).
- Developing and implementing risk mitigation plans.
- Monitoring and reviewing risk mitigation measures.
