RISK ASSESSMENT AWARENESS

This course is designed for students who must demonstrate their ability to conduct a risk assessment in the workplace. The course will plan and conduct a risk assessment, as well as initiate corrective actions for hazards detected and risks assessed. Risk assessments are not only required by law, but they are also necessary for protecting personnel, equipment, members of the public, and the natural environment from the numerous possible risks that present in the workplace.

Overview
Course Outline

DESCRIPTION:

Risk Assessment Awareness Course is a comprehensive, one day course designed to give delegates the knowledge, skills and confidence to conduct and develop a risk assessment and risk management at their workplaces.

INTENDED FOR:

Line Managers, Supervisors and Individuals involved in Conducting Risk Assessment.

AIMS / OBJECTIVES:

Course is designed for staff members who are appointed as Manager and Supervisors and conducting risk assessments. Delegates will learn the basic concept of Risks Assessment for their premises.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction
Definitions:
o Hazard
o Risk
o Risk Assessment
o Risk Control and Risk Management
Methods of Assessing Risk
Steps of Risk Assessment
Risk Evaluation
Hazard Control vs Workplace Precaution
Using safety audits to improve overall site safety
Conducting Safe and Unsafe act auditing and Safety Inspections
Accidents vs Incidents
Proactive Monitoring vs Reactive Monitoring
Fundamentals of Risk Assessment for:
o Electrical Safety
o Kitchen Safety (use of fire blanket and other alternative means)
o Storage of Chemicals
o Machine Safety
o Construction Safety
Hands on experience on practically developing risk assessment