Risk Assessment and Management
This training focuses on the practical application of risk assessment techniques to identify and evaluate workplace hazards. Participants will learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments, develop effective control measures, and implement risk management strategies to minimize potential harm. This course emphasizes the importance of proactive hazard identification and the development of a culture of continuous improvement in safety.
Target Audience: This training is ideal for supervisors, managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for conducting risk assessments and implementing safety procedures in the workplace.
Module 1: Introduction to Risk Management
Definitions: hazard, risk, and risk management
Legal and organizational responsibilities
The role of risk assessment in overall HSE programs
Key principles of risk management
Module 2: Types of Workplace Hazards
Categories of hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychosocial
Hazard identification techniques (walkthroughs, checklists, interviews, etc.)
Sources of hazard information (SDSs, incident reports, audits)
Module 3: The Risk Assessment Process
Step-by-step guide to risk assessment
Risk matrix: assessing likelihood and severity
Evaluating existing controls
Prioritizing risks for action
Module 4: Developing and Implementing Control Measures
The Hierarchy of Controls: elimination to PPE
Designing practical, cost-effective controls
Involving employees in control measure development
Communicating and documenting controls
Module 5: Monitoring and Reviewing Risk Assessments
When to review and update assessments
Key indicators for reassessment (changes in equipment, processes, incidents)
Integrating findings into daily operations and safety audits
Continuous improvement approach
Module 6: Risk Management Strategies
Proactive vs. reactive risk management
Planning for residual risks
Risk registers and organizational risk mapping
Integrating risk management into business decision-making
Module 7: Human Factors and Risk Perception
Common cognitive biases in risk perception
The role of behavior and attitude in risk-taking
Encouraging risk awareness and reporting culture
Module 8: Communication and Documentation
Effective reporting tools and risk assessment templates
Documenting risk assessments for audits and legal protection
Communicating risks and controls to teams
Training and onboarding using risk findings
Module 9: Practical Application and Industry Focus
Tailored examples and risk scenarios by industry (e.g., manufacturing, oil & gas, construction)
Group analysis of past incidents and their risk management failures
Team-based walkthrough risk assessments
Module 10: Final Review and Action Planning
Common pitfalls in risk assessments
Self-evaluation: how effective is your current approach?
Creating an action plan to improve workplace risk practices
Wrap-up Q&A and closing reflections