Introduction

This workshop is designed for personnel with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments in the workplace. It covers the principles of risk assessment, the relationship between hazard and risk, and requires attendees to use the knowledge learnt from the course by undertaking a risk assessment, therefore laying a foundation for further development as a risk assessor.

 

Objective

• Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
• Understand the principles involved in risk assessment.
• Understand the relationship between hazard and risk as part of an accident and ill health prevention strategy.
• Apply the hierarchy of controls to control risk to an acceptable level.
• Apply knowledge of the risk assessment process in a workplace.

 

Program Contents

• Importance of the risk assessment.
• Defining risk assessment.
• Terminologies and principles.
• What is the difference between a hazard and a risk.
• Categories of hazards.
• Factors affecting risk.
• Risk assessment methods.

 

Target Audience

Designed for anyone with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments,

such as:

• Team Leaders, Supervisors, Site Managers and Managers.
• Quality Controllers.
• Technicians.
• Engineers.
• Health & Safety Professionals.
• Personnel contributing to the risk assessment process.
• Operating staff and employees in general.

 

Course Methodology

The learning methodology includes a combination of presentation, discussion, case studies, video content and interactive exercises to transform participant knowledge into hands-on practice in a safe environment.

 

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and assessment, candidates will be awarded Risk Assessment from ASSP.