Risk Assessment Training is a safety training program that teaches participants how to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risks, and implement effective control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and occupational illnesses.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of risk assessment.
- Identify workplace hazards systematically.
- Evaluate the likelihood and severity of risks.
- Apply appropriate control measures using the hierarchy of controls.
- Comply with occupational health and safety requirements.
Course Topics
- Introduction to Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Analysis and Risk Evaluation
- Risk Matrix and Risk Rating
- Hierarchy of Controls
- Elimination
- Substitution
- Engineering Controls
- Administrative Controls
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Dynamic Risk Assessment
- Permit to Work (PTW)
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Monitoring and Reviewing Risk Assessments
Who Should Attend?
- HSE professionals
- Supervisors and managers
- Engineers
- Team leaders
- Maintenance personnel
- Construction workers
- Oil and gas personnel
- Anyone responsible for workplace safety
Learning Outcomes
After completing the training, participants should be able to:
- Identify workplace hazards effectively.
- Assess the level of risk using a risk matrix.
- Select suitable control measures.
- Prepare and review risk assessment documents.
- Contribute to a safer working environment through proactive risk management.
Common Standards
This training is commonly aligned with:
- ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- ISO 31000 – Risk Management Guidelines
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926
- Industry-specific HSE procedures and best practices
Risk Assessment training is essential across industries such as construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, logistics, and healthcare, helping organizations reduce incidents, improve compliance, and build a strong safety culture.
