Course Overview

Course Overview

This one-day course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and practical skills for identifying workplace hazards and assessing associated risks. Participants will learn effective techniques for hazard identification, comprehensive risk assessment methods, and incident prevention strategies to foster a safer working environment. The course integrates practical exercises, case studies, and interactive scenarios to reinforce learning and enhance participant capabilities.

Duration: 1 Day

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify various workplace hazards effectively.
• Understand and apply the principles and processes of risk assessment.
• Evaluate risk severity and likelihood accurately.
• Develop practical strategies for mitigating and managing identified risks.
• Implement proactive incident prevention measures.
• Enhance workplace safety through continuous hazard identification and risk management practices.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Workplace Hazards and Risk Assessment

• Definition and importance of hazard identification and risk assessment
• Types and examples of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, psychological)
• Regulatory and compliance considerations (OSHA, industry-specific standards)

Module 2: Hazard Identification Techniques

• Methods for identifying workplace hazards (inspections, audits, employee feedback)
• Practical hazard identification exercises and checklists
• Interactive scenario-based hazard identification activity

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Analysis

• Risk assessment methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, semi-quantitative)
• Evaluating risk factors (severity, frequency, likelihood, consequences)
• Case study analysis and risk assessment practical exercises

Module 4: Risk Control and Incident Prevention Strategies

• Developing effective risk control measures
• Hierarchy of risk control (elimination, substitution, engineering, administrative, PPE)
• Proactive safety management and continuous improvement practices
• Group exercises for developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies

Course Difficulty: Intermediate