Employers need to ensure that individuals carrying out
risk assessments are competent to do so. A necessary
precursor is that they have adequate knowledge and understanding
of the principles of, and procedures for, carrying out
an assessment.
This course is accredited by the
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, and successful
completion helps to demonstrate that the assessors have
reached a recognised standard of competence.
Suitable for
Anyone who has a responsibility to conduct a risk assessment,
or has an involvement in the risk assessment processes.
Course objectives
By the end of the training delegates will be able to:
Identify the legal requirements
for risk assessment.
Understand the key issues and benefits
of assessment.
Differentiate between hazard and
risk.
Understand the importance of identifying
people who may be affected by workplace hazards,
and those who could be more vulnerable.
Know how to quantify risk.
Recommend suitable controls to eliminate/control
risks, using the hierarchy of risk management strategies.
Record assessments in a coherent
format.
Know how to monitor and review the
assessments.
Duration
One day.
Exam Format
Workplace project which requires the candidate to complete
a risk assessment of a chosen area / process, and document
it in report format.
Course content
Health and safety law
pertaining to risk assessment.
Key definitions (hazard, risk,
control measure).
Benefits and consequences of risk
assessment.
Identifying hazards and people exposed
to them.
Quantifying risk.
Measures to eliminate / control risk
(using the hierarchy of controls).
Recording assessments.
Identify training needs associated
with the risks being assessed.
