Course duration: 1 day (8 hrs)

Course objectives: To enable delegates to conduct effective risk assessments of workplace tasks.

Course target delegates: Managers, Safety officers, Responsible persons.

Delegates will gain an understanding of:

• Purpose and requirements of assessing risk.

• Defining accidents and contributory factors.

• Definition of Hazard and Risk.

• Methods of prevention.

• Risk assessment and the law.

• When to risk assess.

• Risk assessment process.

• Severity vs probability.

• Control Measures.

• Action plans.

• Reporting and monitoring.

Delegates will carry out classroom exercises, example risk assessments, report writing practice, and a practical assessment with written paper to display understanding.

They will also receive all relevant course materials and support papers.

All Delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.