RISK ASSESSMENT PRINCIPLES

Course Objectives

This course helps those in position of responsibilities in any work environment to gain general understanding of how to comply with the legal requirements to ensure workplace safety by assessing health and safety risks. The course teaches greater understanding of the essential skillset required to undertake a workplace risk assessment.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course, learners must be able to understand:

• Meaning and concepts of risk assessment.

• Relevant laws and legislations to risk assessment.

• How to assess hazards and risks.

• How to monitor and control hazards and risks.

• How to record hazards and risks at work.

Course Contents

• Meaning and concepts of risk assessment.

• Relevant laws and legislations to risk assessment.

• How to assess hazards and risks.

• How to monitor and control hazards and risks.

• How to record hazards and risks at work.

Assessment Methods

This course can be assessed by a wide range of methods, depending on the level and

mode of study. Methods available include but not limited to the following:

• Written Assignment

• Observation

• Multiple choice question (online only)

• Professional discussion

• Witness Testimony

Guided learning hours

An average of 10 hours is recommended for this course.