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Basic Risk Assessment

The course is designed for operatives who may be required to carry out risk assessments. Upon successful completion of the course, the operative/employer will be issued with a certificate of basic training.

AIM:

To provide an understanding of the risk assessment process.
To give an insight into safety management systems.
To provide information to candidates enabling them to carry out a risk assessment.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

On completion of the course delegates should:

have an understanding of the various stages of risk assessment.
know the definitions of terms such as accident, hazard, risk, safe and danger.
be able to break work down into tasks, activities, items of plant, materials, etc.
be able to identify hazards.
be able to identify persons affected by those hazards.
be able to qualitatively analyse the likelihood and severity of risk.
be able to apply the principles of control.
be able to evaluate the risk based on the control measures provided.
Be able to record the findings of the assessment and prepare an action plan.

PREREQUISITES:

The operative should be medically fit to carry out the course.
Have a basic understanding of health and safety.

TRAINING AT YOUR PREMISES.

The course commences at 0900hrs through 1600hrs. Please note the following requirements of the instructor prior to commencement of the course:

Accommodation to be used as a temporary classroom for theory tuition.
Area to which training can be conducted away from work activities.
Operatives should not be expected to carry out work activities whilst on the training program.