Principles and Practices of Risk Assessment
Course Aim:
The overall aim is for the candidate to acquire knowledge and practical skills to improve their competency in carrying out general risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at work regulations 1999.
Who Should Attend?
The course is suitable for anyone with responsibility to conduct risk assessments. It is particularly useful for managers and supervisors. Candidates should have a general knowledge of general health and safety matters prior to taking this course.
Course Content:
- Relevant Health and Safety legislation
- Hazard Identification and Risk Rating
- Risk Assessment
- Control Measures
- Example Risk Assessment Formats
- Practical Hazard Spotting
Objectives:
By the end of the course the candidates will be able to: -
- Understand the broad outline of relevant health and safety legislation
- Recognise hazards associated with the working environment
- Apply the principles of risk assessment to the work activities
- Carry out generic risk assessments using a standard format
Course Duration:
The course is designed to be delivered within six hours and the candidate will be expected to complete an assignment
