CPD Risk Assessment

What I will learn?

• Introduction to Health and Safety.
• Definition of the terms 'hazard', "hazardous event', 'risk' and 'risk assessment'.
• Risk assessment process and risk rating systems.
• Definition of the terms 'likelihood' and 'consequence'.
• The benefits of carrying out risk assessment.
• How to evaluate risk using a risk matrix and how to control those risks.
• How implementing risk controls can impact the likelihood of an incident, consequence of an incident or both factors.
• Understanding hazards in the workplace.
• Definition of the term 'reasonably practicable'.
• How to reduce risk by applying the "hierarchy of risk control".
• Definition of the term 'residual risk'.