Day 1:
Introduction to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
Overview of hazard identification and risk assessment processes.
Regulatory frameworks and international standards for hazard identification and risk assessment (e.g., OSHA, ISO).
Understanding workplace hazards: physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial.
The risk assessment process: Identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks.
Day 2:
Risk Assessment Methodologies and Techniques
Risk matrix: Defining severity and likelihood of risks.
Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessments: Key differences and applications.
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and its use in risk assessments.
Hazard analysis tools: Bowtie diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Event Tree Analysis (ETA).
Day 3:
Risk Evaluation and Control Measures
Evaluating the potential impact of identified hazards on people, property, and processes.
Hierarchy of controls: Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Case study analysis: Reviewing past incidents and identifying how risk assessments could have mitigated harm.
Day 4:
Managing Risks in Different Work Environments
Risk assessments for construction, manufacturing, and office environments.
Assessing psychosocial risks: Stress, burnout, and mental health hazards.
Tools for continuous monitoring and re-assessing risks.
Integrating hazard identification and risk assessment into safety management systems.
Day 5:
Communicating and Reporting Risk Assessment Findings
Best practices for documenting and reporting hazard identification and risk assessments.
Communicating risk findings to different stakeholders: Management, employees, and regulators.
Legal implications and the importance of maintaining proper risk documentation.
Group exercise: Conducting a complete risk assessment and presenting findings to stakeholders.
