GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT COURSE

DURATION

1 day - can be longer if additional time required on specific hazards.

VENUE

Training undertaken at client specific locations nationwide

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

Aims

To equip participants with the skills to undertake a health and safety risk assessment in their workplace.

Objectives

At the end of the course participants will be able to:

• State the main requirements of the H & S legislation covering risk assessments
• Identify hazards and risks in a given scenario
• Assess the likelihood of hazardous events occurring and the consequences if they do
• Complete a simple risk assessment form
• State methods of possible risk reduction
• State the hierarchy of risk control measures

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction

Roles and responsibilities

Legal obligations

Risk assessment process and techniques

Risk control measures

Specific work or task areas, such as:

• Hazardous substances
• Asbestos
• Legionella
• Work equipment
• Electricity at work
• Fire safety
• Manual Handling
• Movement of persons and vehicles
• Working at height
• Falls / Slips / Trips
• Dealing with contractors
• Display screen equipment

TARGET AUDIENCE

This course is designed for anyone involved in a workplace, who is required to carry out or manage risk assessments required under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

None required.