Risk Assessment and Method Statements

Introduction

The course is designed for staff who have to undertake Risk Assessments and produce Method Statements.

In any workplace, accidents can be serious and we understand that the most important way to save lives, care for employee health is to prevent these accidents from occurring in the first place and assess and monitor the risks.

Whether you are a directly managing and or reporting to a client, the control of works in a hazardous operation will require the production of a accurate method statements to comply with duties under the relevant statutory provisions, this may include complying with directions given by a client to enable the work to be carried out in accordance with Health and Safety Regulations. It should also detail the possible scope of dangers/risks associated with your particular part of the works to be done and the process of controls to be established, detailing methodology of how the activates will be achieved safely.

Aims

The course will provide personnel with sound practical skills, the knowledge to carry out thorough Risk Assessments and then put in place suitable risk control measures, including valid Method Statements.

The Course includes:

Introduction to Risk Assesment and common Health & Safety terms, including hazards & risks
Legal aspects of Risk Assessment
Hazard awareness
Five steps to Risk Assessment
Types of Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Proforma design
Hierarchy of Control
Method Statement (Safe System of Work)
Permits to Work
Practical Risk Assessment
Production of Method Statement
Course Review

Delegates will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.