General Risk Assessment SA SMTS Pty Ltd
Price: TBA

    Course details

    Aims

    To equip participants with the skills to undertake a health and safety risk assessment in their workplace.

    Objectives

    At the end of the course participants will be able to:

    • State the main requirements of the H & S legislation covering risk assessments
    • Identify hazards and risks in a given scenario
    • Assess the likelihood of hazardous events occurring and the consequences if they do
    • Complete a simple risk assessment form
    • State methods of possible risk reduction
    • State the hierarchy of risk control measures

    COURSE CONTENT

    • Introduction
    • Roles and responsibilities
    • Legal obligations
    • Risk assessment process and techniques
    • Risk control measures

    Specific work or task areas, such as:

    • Hazardous substances
    • Asbestos
    • Legionella
    • Work equipment
    • Electricity at work
    • Fire safety
    • Manual Handling
    • Movement of persons and vehicles
    • Working at height
    • Falls / Slips / Trips
    • Dealing with contractors
    • Display screen equipment

    TARGET AUDIENCE

    This course is designed for anyone involved in a workplace, who is required to carry out or manage risk assessments required under The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

    PRE-COURSE PREPARATION

    None required.

    Updated on 17 October, 2017

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