Description
Introduction
The effective management of risk is central to providing a safe and healthy workplace.
This workshop-style training course will show delegates how HSE examines and uses employers’ risk assessments. It will explain the common errors that HSE finds in the risk assessment process and show delegates how to use this information to manage risks more effectively to avoid enforcement action.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:
- Understand the law on risk assessment and the different types of risk assessments required under health and safety legislation
- Appreciate how HSE inspectors use risk assessments during inspections and investigations, and how they form judgements about whether risks are being adequately controlled
- Recognise the common errors found in risk assessments and in implementing them, and understand how to use this knowledge to better manage risks
- Understand the circumstances where an inadequate risk assessment may cause an inspector to take enforcement action and what form that action is likely to take
- Improve their risk assessment process, manage risks better and avoid enforcement action
What the course will cover
This course provides an overview of the law on risk assessments and explains the purpose of risk assessments. Delegates will discuss common pitfalls and learn how to avoid them. They will study the circumstances where an inadequate risk assessment may cause an inspector to take enforcement action. Delegates will gain an insight into how to improve their risk assessment process. The course uses practical, interactive sessions, group discussions and relevant case studies to enhance the learning experience.
Who should attend?
This course is aimed at delegates with a good understanding of health and safety, experience of conducting risk assessments and are seeking to improve their understanding and management of risk, such as health and safety professionals, business owners and those who act as the interface between their organisation and HSE.
The course assumes some prior knowledge and experience in risk management. Anyone seeking an introduction to risk management and assessment should consider the NEBOSH HSE Award in Managing Risk and Risk Assessment at Work.
ID HSE27112023006
