This course covers all aspects of the risk assessment process from identifying hazards to the implementation of effective controls and monitoring strategies. Candidates will undertake practical assessments during the course.
Who should attend?
People who are responsible for guiding or implementing their organisation’s Risk Assessment Programme.
Duration
1 day
Aims
To have an understanding of the risk assessment process and the need to establish systems for identifying and controlling hazards.
Objectives
At the end of the course, candidates will be able to:
identify hazards;
assess risks;
identify and implement effective control measures;
assist managers/supervisors in the risk assessment process.
Course content
Purpose of risk assessment in the workplace
Hazard identification
Assessment of risk
Legislation
Hierarchy of control measures
Monitoring strategies
CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice
Course outline
Employers and the self-employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This Level 3 qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments. Assessment is by means of self assessment and an assignment.
Who should attend?
People who are responsible for carrying out risk assessments.
Duration
1 day
Aims
To have an understanding of the risk assessment process and the need to establish systems for identifying and controlling hazards.
Objectives
At the end of the course, candidates will be able to:
identify hazards;
assess risks;
identify and implement effective control measures;
assist managers/supervisors in the risk assessment process.
