Derwent Safety Centre

Risk Assessment

Duration	1 Day
Intended For	Managers and Supervisors required to undertake Risk Assessments in the Workplace.
Course Aims	To introduce candidates to occupational health and safety legislation, the basic requirements, preventative measures to reduce incidents and the concept of risk assessment.
Course Objectives	On completion of the course delegates will be able to: - State the purpose for, and benefits of, using a risk assessment approach to the management of Health and Safety - State the basic principles of risk assessment and stages involved in carrying out risk assessments in the workplace - State the key legislative requirements of risk assessment - Carry out, record, monitor and review risk assessments within their own working environment (subject to possession of the necessary technical knowledge and skills)
Course Content	As follows: - Relevant Legislation - Principles of Risk Assessment - Integration of Risk Assessments in Safety Management Systems - Risk Assessment in Practice - Summary and Conclusion
Presentation	The course content will be introduced via formal presentation and participative training techniques, using visual aids and practical exercises to confirm understanding.