Hazard Identification and Control

• Target Audience

  Any person required to perform specific jobs in the workplace should attend this course. All employees.

• Aim

  The aim of the course is to familiarise participants with the basic principles and concept of a systematic approach to Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control responsibilities under the OSH / MSI Legislation, and to assist in initiating and maintaining responsible, effective Occupational Safety and Health strategies in their individual workplace(s) and or area(s) of responsibility

• Performance Objectives

  Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • identify and discuss the legislative requirement for Risk Management in the workplace in accordance with the current legislation;
  • define the terms used in hazard identification;
  • identify and describe the broad categories of hazards that exist within their workplace;
  • discuss the principles of workplace inspections, assessment and control
  • determine the risk ranking of a hazard utilising a risk rating matrix; · apply the hierarchy of control to workplace hazards;
  • recognise the need for and compliance with a systematic approach to risk management (Hazard Control); and
  • demonstrate a commitment to implement proactive occupational safety and health strategies within their areas of responsibilities by establishing, implementing and maintaining a risk management strategy in the control of hazards.

• Course Outline

  • Introduction — Why establish Risk Management?
  • Review of the appropriate Legislation
  • Hazards Defined
  • A Systematic Approach
  • Hazard Identification
  • Undertaking Risk Assessment
  • Risk Control
  • Monitoring and Review

• Methodology

  The course delivery is consistent with adult learning principals, viz:

  • Multimedia presentations;
  • Reference materials and workbooks as required;
  • Brainstorming sessions and group dynamics;
  • Discussion and consensus; and
  • Facilitation of theoretical and or experiential learning.

• Time-Frame

  The course is designed to be completed within a two-day time frame on the basis of 12 participants.

  • Each day would consist of at least eight (8) hours not including breaks and lunch times.

• Expected Workplace Outcomes

  Participants will be able to increase performance and productivity; and reduce the exposure to risk, to themselves and others in the workplace utilising the knowledge and skills learnt, specifically by

  • participating in workplace inspections;
  • identifying, assessing and making recommendations for controlling hazards identified; and
  • by maintaining monitoring and review mechanisms.

NB: We recommend modification of all courses to include client specific content, ie: terminology, process, documentation as required, etc.

Contact Neil to discuss your training requirements.