Who should attend?
Anyone responsible for health and safety or who has to assess risks in the workplace. Supervisors and managers who need to understand the legislation and appreciate the extent to which assessments are conducted.
Why is this course important?
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Act 1999 places a duty on all employers to assess the risks of the workplace and put in place appropriate control measures.
Risk Assessment course outline
A practical 1 day workshop giving the confidence to conduct your own risk assessments.
- Accidents – Causation, statistics and their use, accident reporting, investigations and accident prevention strategies.
- Risk Assessment Theory – Definition of hazard and risk, risk evaluation and control measures to reduce risk, written requirements and use of checklists and other documentation.
- Group Practice – Delegates will undertake a risk assessment of an item of equipment to consolidate what they have learnt. A practical on-site risk assessment is undertaken from the working environment and where practical the company systems and paperwork will be used.
