RISK ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT: SPOTTING HAZARDS AND MAKING BETTER DECISIONS

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to systematically identify hazards, assess risks, and apply practical solutions in the workplace. Designed for manufacturing environments, it simplifies risk management concepts and uses hands-on activities to build confidence.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Define risk and hazard in clear, simple terms.
• Identify hazards systematically using practical tools.
• Assess and prioritize risks based on impact and likelihood.
• Recommend control measures that reduce or eliminate risks.
• Apply risk assessment methods to their own work area.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Introduction to Risk

• Understanding risk and hazard (with examples from manufacturing)
• Why risk assessment is important for safety and operations

Module 2: Hazard Identification

• Walkthroughs and observation methods
• Using checklists and forms
• Group activity: spotting hazards in a sample scenario

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Prioritization

• Criteria for risk classification (low, medium, high)
• Introduction to simple risk matrix
• Exercise: ranking identified hazards

Module 4: Risk Control Measures

• Practical solutions: engineering, process, and administrative controls
• Real-life workplace examples
• Discussion: choosing the right solution

Module 5: Workplace Application and Action Planning

• Case study: conducting a risk assessment as a team
• Presenting findings and solutions
• Individual action plan: applying learning to own workplace

COURSE ITINERARY

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