A properly implemented
programme of risk assessments can assist in the prevention of
injuries, fatalities, property damage incidents and other losses.
This not only helps to prevent human loss and suffering but also
assists the effective management and finance of any business or
organisation.
Who needs this qualification?
Designed for anyone
with a responsibility to conduct risk assessments, for example:
- team leaders, supervisors,
site managers and managers
- quality controllers
- technicians
- engineers
- health and safety
specialists
- personnel contributing
to the risk assessment process
Subjects covered
- legislation
- principles of risk
assessment
- prioritising risk
- controls and monitoring
controls
- documentation
- risk assessment
in practice
Outcomes
On completing this
qualification candidates will be able to:
- contribute to the
risk assessment programmes at their workplaces
- conduct risk assessments
(assuming they have the necessary technical knowledge in relation
to the activities /environments/issues being assessed)
- organise and implement
a risk assessment programme where this has not already been
started
- participate in the
identification of specific training needs for the activities
being assessed
- assist employers
in meeting legal requirements and promote improved standards
of health and safety within their organisation
COURSE INFORMATION
Duration: One
day programme
Assessment: Assignment
and self-evaluation
QCA Accredited: Yes
Prerequisite: A
necessary precursor is adequate knowledge and understanding
of the principles of, and procedures for, carrying out risk
assessments. Suitable candidates for the qualification and assessment
will need to have good standards of written and oral communication.
They will also need the ability to analyse workplaces and work
activities, the confidence and ability to seek additional advice
and information and the capability to work as part of a team.
QCA Accredited
CIEH awarded
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