Aims
To produce competent risk assessors who are able to undertake a range of general risk assessments as required by health and safety law.
Prerequisites
None. This course is designed for people with little or no experience of undertaking assessments. Equally it will be of use for those wishing to brush up their skills.
Examination
There is no examination with this course. All those in attendance will receive certificates.
Who will benefit
Those involved in the undertaking or assisting with risk assessments.
Learning outcomes
- Able to carry out a general risk assessment
- Have an understanding of the legal requirements of risk assessment
- Understand the importance of record-keeping
- Realise the importance of clearly communicating the findings of risk assessments
- Be aware of the limits of their competence
- Introduction to UK health and safety law
- Statute and Civil Law
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Duty of Care
- Precedent Cases
- The legal requirement to undertake risk assessments
- 5 Steps of risk assessment
- Hazard identification
- Understanding "Reasonably Practicable"
- Risk Rating "Likelihood X Severity"
- Different types of recording systems
- The legal requirement to record findings
- Communicating the findings
- Monitoring and review
- Group practical assessment
- Questions and Answers
"Excellent - nice & relaxed and pitched at the right level. Good involvement of delegates."
NF
"Good value for money"
JN
Course Dates, Costs & Venue
All courses will take place at the Holbrook Club in Horsham West Sussex.
The half-day course costs £80.00 + V.A.T per person which includes all course material.
Dates: 27 February 2008
Bespoke Courses
In house courses can be arranged at premises of your choice. Please contact our office for further information.
How to confirm a booking
To confirm a booking either contact our office on 01403 250606 or e-mail deb.frost@sladeedwards.co.uk
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