Introduction
Understanding workplace risks is essential for preventing accidents and maintaining a safe environment. This course introduces participants to the basic steps of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and applying simple control measures. Through practical examples and easy-to-follow discussions, learners will build confidence in recognizing unsafe conditions and supporting safer work practices. The program also highlights the value of prevention, responsibility, and continuous safety improvement.
Course Objectives
- Understand the basics of risk assessment.
- Recognize common workplace hazards and risks.
- Learn simple methods for evaluating risks.
- Improve awareness of hazard control measures.
- Support safer decisions and preventive action at work.
Target Audience
- Employees involved in daily workplace operations.
- Junior staff needing basic risk awareness.
- Supervisors and team leaders.
- Administrative and support personnel.
- Anyone requiring introductory risk assessment training.
Course Outline
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 5 Days
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- Day 1: Introduction to Risk Assessment• Understanding hazards and risks.
• Why risk assessment matters.
• Legal and workplace responsibilities.
• Common workplace hazards.
• Building a prevention mindset.0 - Day 2: Identifying Workplace Hazards• Recognizing unsafe conditions.
• Physical, chemical, and ergonomic hazards.
• Observing work areas effectively.
• Reporting hazards clearly.
• Learning from near misses.0 - Day 3: Assessing Risks• Basic risk assessment steps.
• Who may be harmed and how.
• Understanding likelihood and impact.
• Prioritizing workplace risks.
• Recording findings simply.0 - Day 4: Hazard Control Measures• Understanding control measures.
• Eliminating or reducing risks.
• Safe systems of work.
• Use of protective equipment.
• Monitoring controls effectively.0 - Day 5: Safer Work Practices and Course Review• Applying risk assessment at work.
• Encouraging reporting and awareness.
• Improving safety through teamwork.
• Personal action planning.
• Course review and simple assessment.0
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