Risk Assessment

There is a dangerous myth out there that risk assessment is simply a form filling exercise. This could not be further than the truth. The law requires your risk assessment to be “suitable and sufficient”. If not, the author of that assessment is potentially exposing workers to risk and themselves to legal action. This course is essential for those who are asked to write or update risk assessments.

Also for those who need to be able to check on whether safe systems of work and risk assessments provided by others are suitable. It is a must for any employer, manager, or supervisor who is involved with developing safe ways of working or looking after the documentation associated with safety.

The course provides a solid overview of the process of risk assessment. Delegates can expect to leave with understanding and confidence in their new found risk assessment skills. The day will be interactive, interesting and engaging. It will involve a lot of workshop-based activities to ensure delegates feel comfortable with the concepts and terminology of risk assessment and risk management.

Programme includes:

• The legal requirements for risk assessment and the responsibilities of those who write them
• Essential concepts – hazard and risk
• Understanding likelihood and severity
• Methods of reducing risk
• The hierarchy of controls
• Recording and communicating your risk assessment
• Reviewing and updating your risk assessment