This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for conducting risk assessments.
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Who is this course designed for?
The QA Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment (RQF) is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification specifically designed for those who have a responsibility for conducting risk assessments in low risk environments, such as supervisors and site managers. The qualification is also suitable for those who significantly contribute towards the risk assessment process, such as team leaders and technicians.
Over a 2 day period, candidates will learn about the principles involved in risk assessment, the relationship between hazards and risks and how to apply the hierarchy of controls when completing risk assessments.
About the course
Duration: 2 Days
- Qualsafe regulated
Refresher training: Recommended every 3 years
What is covered?
Main causes of work-related accidents and ill health
Costs of work-related accidents and ill health to employers, employees and society
Health and safety responsibilities of employers and employees
Provisions for risk assessment contained in key legislation
Enforcement of health and safety laws, including penalties for non-compliance
Identifying hazards in different work environments
Identifying those at risk
Principles involved in risk assessment:
Defining risk assessment
Competencies required of a risk assessor
Sources of information and advice for carrying out workplace risk assessments
Stages of risk assessment
Requirements for recording, monitoring, reviewing and revising workplace risk assessments
How accident and ill health records can be used to target hazards and control the level of risk
Factors that can affect the level of risks in the workplace:
Occupational
Environmental
Human
Control measures for different workplace hazards Suitability of control measures to:
Prevent exposure to hazards altogether
Reduce health and safety consequences
Effectively control an emergency situation relating to health and safety hazards
Applying knowledge when completing a risk assessment for an identified workplace:
Collecting relevant information
Analysing the level of risk and who may be exposed
Making suitable recommendations
Recording and communicating findings effectively
Exclusive courses
If you would like a course exclusively run for your employees, at your business premises, we would be happy to arrange this for you.
Prices for a closed course are available on application. Contact our training team to find out more or to register your interest.
