One-Day Workshop and Practical Assignment
Course Summary
Risk assessment is a fundamental process for ensuring Health and Safety in the workplace. It is probably the most successful tool that a manager responsible for safety can possess. However, the wealth of legislation facing employers and the self-employed has caused confusion and concern; much mystery has been built around the process of Risk assessment. Delegates will gain an insight into how Risk Assessment can be made easier if undertaken using a logical and systematic approach. This one-day Workshop is combined with a Practical assignment.
Who Should Attend
Managers, Supervisors and Safety Representatives who have a responsibility for carrying out Risk Assessment and wish to increase their awareness of health and safety at work.
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
By the end of the Workshop and assignment, participants will be able to:
- Contribute to the Risk Assessment programmes at their workplaces.
- Conduct Risk Assessments (assuming they have the necessary technical knowledge in relation to the activities/environments/issues being assessed).
- Organise and implement a Risk Assessment programme where this has not already been started.
- Participate in the identification of specific training needs for the activities being assessed.
Workshop Content
Introduction
Causes of injury & ill health
Costs of accidents
Principles of Risk Assessment
What is meant by the terms: hazard, risk & control measures
Understanding the Legislation
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 & Management of Health and Safety at Regulations 1999
Other regulations
Risk Assessment in Practice
Stages involved in carrying out a Risk Assessment
Need for specialist advice
Procedures for recording, monitoring and revising
Carry out a risk assessment practical, demonstrating the ability to analyse a situation
Please note this workshop requires minimum attendance numbers.