Risk Assessment (1 Day)
Risk assessment is the starting point for effective health and safety risk control programmes for all employers seeking to identify risks and reduce injury or loss potential.
The law requires all employers to conduct adequate and appropriate risk assessments of all work activities and introduce measures to minimise or control those risks. For many employers it is seen as an opportunity to evaluate business risks, eliminate or reduce risks where possible and more importantly seek to reduce losses and insurance costs.
Designed for
All employees having specific responsibilities for other staff or work activities, ideally supervisors, team leaders or managers would benefit from the training.
Objectives
Delegates completing the course will:
- Understand the concept of Hazard, Risk and Accident.
- Understand the process and stages of effective Risk Assessments.
- Be able to conduct suitable risk assessments and make judgements on risk control measures.
- Be able to rank risks and set priorities.
Course Content
What is an Accident?
Accident causation theory The value of near miss investigation - how to learn from accidents The use of statistics in the process of risk assessment
Defining Hazard and Risk
The concept of hazard, risk and probability Cost benefit analysis Risk perceptions
Risk Assessment
Understanding risk assessment Classification of risks Risk recording Risk assessment - practical exercise
Control Techniques
How to consider the options Elimination Substitution Risk reduction Training
Specific Requirements
Substances, Display Screen Equipment, Manual Handling, Workplace and Work Equipment
Integration into the Safety Management System
Summary and Close
Note: This course can be tailored to meet your exact needs. For further information or to obtain a quotation contact Line Business Services Ltd on 0117 986 2194