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Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(33 ratings)
80 students

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Stop Accidents Before They Start!
Created byThe Safety Academy
Last updated 8/2022
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to do risk assessments step by step with this online course.
  • Spot hazards early and keep your team informed.
  • Know the difference between hazards and risks to apply safety measures correctly.
  • Learn what safety documents you need and how to use them.

Course content

4 sections • 18 lectures • 3h 11m total length

  • Introduction2:41

    All rights reserved Printed in South Africa The information in this guide has been compiled as a guide only; and has been compiled from resources believed to be reliable and to represent the best current opinion on the subject. No warranty, guarantee or representation is made by Skills as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any representation contained in this reference material, and Skills assumes no responsibility in connection therewith; nor can it be assumed that all acceptable safety, health and not be required in particular or exceptional conditions or circumstances, environmental control measures are included herein, or that other measures may While Skills does not undertake to provide a revision service or guarantee accuracy, we shall be pleased to respond to your individual requests for information at any time. Reproduced under Government Printers Copyright Authority Number 10781 dated 21 December 1999


    HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT COURSE COURSE AIMS


    At the end of this course the learner will be able to conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within the workplace to ensure a healthy and safe environment to work in. The learner will also be able to apply his/her knowledge and skills to integrate existing SH&E systems, management systems and principles so as to minimise and control organisational hazards and risks. He/she will also be able to communicate actively and with confidence on hazard identification and risk assessment principles and procedures as well as form part of an integrated team to address these issues within his/her organisation.


    SPECIFIC OUTCOMES

    This course is aligned to the registered SAQA Unit Standard: 244383 Conduct continuous hazard identification and risk assessment within a workplace Upon completion of this programme, the learner will: • Develop a closer understanding of the hierarchy of the law with specific reference to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (No. 85 of 1993) and the responsibilities of management in terms oh hazard identification and risk assessment; • Explain the specified requirements pertaining to continuous hazard identification and risk assessment; • Prepare for hazard identification; • Be able to identify hazards and assess risks; and • Be able to initiate remedial and follow-up action.

Requirements

  • Anyone with a computer or smart phone can enroll.
  • No past experience need.

Description

Hazard identification and risk assessment sit at the heart of a safe workplace. Before any helmet, guard or warning sign can do its job, someone has to see where things might go wrong and judge how serious those risks really are. When that is missing, injuries, downtime and legal trouble often come as a surprise, even though the warning signs were there all along. Strong skills in spotting hazards and weighing up risks give a business a way to act early, protect people and keep work flowing instead of constantly reacting to the next incident.

With the right knowledge, a walk through the workplace starts to look very different. You can see where people, equipment and tasks might create danger, understand how current safety laws apply, and decide what needs attention first. Learn how to tell the difference between a hazard and a risk, plan clear, step by step assessments, and keep everyone informed about what has been found and what needs to change. Discover techniques for safety documentation and recording that ties it all together so improvements are not just talked about, but actually tracked and maintained.

Our training covers the full hazard identification and risk assessment process, helping you stay compliant while building practical confidence as a safety leader!

Who this course is for:

  • Ideal for those wanting to know hot to do a risk assessment.
  • Designed to make workplace hazards easy to identify.

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