Introduction to Risk Assessment

Current legislation requires all organisations to identify hazards in their workplaces as part of a broad risk management approach to risk control. Consultation is also a legislative requirement when identifying hazards, assessing risk and making decisions about risk control.

This course covers:

• A brief overview of relevant legislation, regulations or codes of practice
• Identifying hazards (including manual handling, plant and chemicals)
• Practical application of various methods utilised in assessing risks
• A review of the hierarchy of controls applicable to the various hazard types
• Understanding how to use the risk assessment tool to carry out risk assessments correctly