201 | Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Duration: 4 Hours

Course Aims:

This course is for learners who have to demonstrate the ability to conduct a risk
assessment in the workplace. The course will enable the learner to prepare and
conduct a risk assessment as well as, initiate remedial actions for hazards identified
and risks assessed.

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Course Topics:

• Definitions of hazard and risk
• Identifying hazards in the workplace
• Identifying significant hazards
• Assessing risks
• Measures to reduce risks
• Recording risk assessments
• Personal conduct on-site

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Follow associated organisation risk assessment procedures
• Identify hazards
• Identify risks
• Carry out a risk assessment
• Identify measures needed to reduce risk
• Correctly record risk assessments
• Identify when and how to report hazards and risks considered to be excessive or requiring further control measures
• Ensuring the site is safe for work to proceed or finish
• Conduct themselves in a safe and professional manner on site

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.