Introduction

This programme has been developed for all employers and employees interested in conducting qualitative workplace risk assessments and understanding the HAZOP process at the workplace within the context of operational risk management.

The workshop is designed to provide a practical approach (using various case studies) to the process of introducing and conducting a workplace risk assessment program into an organization and conducting HAZOP studies.

It is structured around recognized international risk management standards / guidelines and complies with Aramco Qualitative Risk Assessment Guidelines relating to the implementation of the Safety Management Systems.

Program Objectives

Discuss and apply Risk Management principles/ models including the techniques for hazard iden-tification, risk assessment and HAZOP in the workplace;

• Introduce international Risk Management Models and standards – AS/NZS 4360 & ISO 31000, IEC 61882.
• Introduce Qualitative Risk Assessment and HAZOP Practices in the workplace
• Describe the workplace risk assessment process and HAZOP process in accordance with international standards
• Discuss and apply qualitative techniques for hazard identification and risk assessment in the workplace
• Discuss and apply the HAZOP technique in the workplace
• Utilize recording formats that can be used in the risk assessment process (risk regis¬ter) and HAZOP sheets
• Demo available qualitative risk software

Program Contents

• Types of Risk Assessment
• Identifying Hazards
• Ranking Risks & Risk Matrix
• Risk Control incl. Cost Benefit
• Risk / HAZOP Documentation
• Risk Communication
• Risk Review

Assessment and Certification

On successful completion of the workshop, the participant will receive an attendance certificate from American Society of Safety Engineers.

Target Audience

All market industry segments and all levels as Workplace Risk Assessment can be used by ALL, including:

• General Managers,
• Project Managers,
• Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineers,
• Loss Prevention & Security,
• Operating Staff and employees in general.

Instructor Profile

Been appointed as the Managing Director of a number of Companies and is currently also the MD for ERS and is based in Brisbane, Australia.
Studied extensively in the field of risk management and has been awarded an MBA, Bachelors Degree in Risk Management and Higher National and National Diploma in OH&S Management.
Been certified as a Lead OH&S Auditor with RABQSA and a member of the Australian Institute of Management.
Managed projects in 28 countries conducting audits, organizational design and development, training and workshop facilitation in the field of Enterprise Risk Management and trained over 1000 Aramco employees in Risk Management & HAZOP Leaders. Implemented projects at companies such as Sasol, BHP Billiton, SABIC, KUFPEC, CLP Power, CSG, Weyerhaeuser, Saudi ARAMCMO etc.