Employers need to ensure that individuals
carrying out risk assessments are competent to do so.
A necessary precursor is that they have adequate knowledge
and understanding of the principles of, and procedures
for, carrying out an assessment.
This course is accredited by the Chartered
Institute of Environmental Health, and successful completion
helps to demonstrate that the assessors have reached
a recognised standard of competence.
Suitable for
Anyone who has a responsibility to conduct
a risk assessment, or has an involvement in the risk
assessment processes.
Course objectives
By the end of the training delegates
will be able to:
Identify
the legal requirements for risk assessment.
Understand
the key issues and benefits of assessment.
Differentiate
between hazard and risk.
Illness
and disease at work.
Understand
the importance of identifying people who may be
affected by workplace hazards, and those who could
be more vulnerable.
Know how
to quantify risk.
Recommend
suitable controls to eliminate/control risks, using
the hierarchy of risk management strategies.
Record
assessments in a coherent format.
Know
how to monitor and review the assessments.
Duration
One day.
Exam Format
Workplace project which requires the candidate
to complete a risk assessment of a chosen area / process,
and document it in report format.
Course content
Health
and safety law pertaining to risk assessment.
Key definitions
(hazard, risk, control measure).
Benefits
and consequences of risk assessment.
Identifying
hazards and people exposed to them.
Quantifying
risk.
Measures
to eliminate / control risk (using the hierarchy
of controls).
Recording
assessments.
Identify
training needs associated with the risks being
assessed.
