Operational OHS Risk Assessor

Duration

: 1-2 Days

Delivery Method

Blended Learning with Practical/Workplace Application

About the Programme

This programme develops the competence required to identify workplace hazards and participate in operational occupational health and safety risk assessments.

Learners develop a practical understanding of how workplace hazards are identified, risks are evaluated and suitable controls are selected to reduce the likelihood of injury, illness or loss.

Who Should Attend?

Suitable for

• Supervisors
• Team leaders
• OHS Representatives
• Safety personnel
• Risk assessment team members
• Foremen
• Managers
• Employees involved in workplace safety

What You Will Learn

Learners develop competence in

• Understanding hazards and risks.
• Identifying workplace hazards.
• Conducting workplace inspections.
• Evaluating occupational risks.
• Considering likelihood and consequences.
• Reviewing existing control measures.
• Applying the hierarchy of controls.
• Recommending additional risk controls.
• Recording risk-assessment findings.
• Communicating workplace risks.
• Monitoring safety controls.

Mode of Study

Blended Learning

Theory may be completed online or through facilitator-led training, followed by practical risk-assessment activities.

Practical/Workplace Component

Learners should apply their knowledge by conducting a practical or simulated workplace risk assessment.

This allows learners to demonstrate their ability to identify hazards, evaluate risks and recommend appropriate controls.

Assessment

Assessment may include knowledge activities, practical exercises and completion of an operational risk assessment.

Workplace Relevance

Particularly valuable for organisations implementing formal occupational health and safety management systems and developing internal risk-assessment capability