Description

This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment online course has been developed specifically for employees, managers, safety practitioners that has been appointed to conduct risk assessments at their workplaces or a construction site.  The OHS Act is very clear that the employer must identify all hazards and risks attached to a task or machinery and must implement proper precautionary measures for these hazards and risks identified. This Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment online course will give everyone a better understanding the principles, steps, and procedures of conducting a proper risk assessment in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.

Throughout this Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment online course, you will learn the about:

1. The legal and specified requirements for conducting risk assessments: This will include understanding the different types of risk assessments and when to use which one; the aim and objectives of a risk assessment; the risk assessment process; the relevant hazards and risks likely to be encountered when conducting a risk assessment; etc.
2. Prepare to conduct a risk assessment: This will include knowing the appropriate documentation to be used in a risk assessment; the various physical and environmental conditions that may exist; the tools, materials to be used in conducting a risk assessment; etc.
3. Conduct a risk assessment: This will include identification and classification of hazards; identifying of significant hazards; the risk rating; different types of risk matrixes; hierarchy of control; monitoring and review; etc.

By the end of this Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment online course, you will have a better knowledge, and understanding of the legal requirements of conducting a risk assessment and how to prepare and conduct a risk assessment at the workplace.  There will also be a practical assignment to be completed before you can be declared competent.

The duration of enrollment in this course is 21 days.