Course Overview

This essential course introduces participants to the principles and practices of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Risk Assessment, equipping them to systematically identify workplace hazards, assess associated risks, and implement effective control measures.

Participants will gain practical knowledge to contribute to a safer work environment and ensure compliance with national and international occupational health and safety standards.

Duration

🕒 2 Days (Total: 16 Hours)

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✅ Understand the purpose and importance of OHS risk assessment.
✅ Identify various types of workplace hazards (physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic, and psychosocial).
✅ Apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate risks.
✅ Prioritize risks and recommend appropriate control measures.
✅ Contribute to the development and review of risk assessments.
✅ Comply with legal and organizational OHS risk management requirements.

Who Should Attend?

✔ Health & Safety officers and coordinators.
✔ Supervisors and department managers.
✔ Facility and operations teams.
✔ Human Resources and compliance staff.
✔ Any employee involved in workplace safety and risk management activities.

Course Contents

📌 Introduction to Occupational Health & Safety Risk Management.
📌 Types of Workplace Hazards and Their Impacts.
📌 The Risk Assessment Process – Steps and Techniques.
📌 Hazard Identification Methods (inspections, reports, audits).
📌 Risk Evaluation and Prioritization Tools (likelihood and consequence rating).
📌 Control Measures Hierarchy – Elimination to PPE.
📌 Legal and ISO 45001:2018 Risk Assessment Requirements.
📌 Practical Risk Assessment Exercises & Case Studies.

Certification

🎓 Upon successful completion, participants will receive a recognized OHS Risk Assessment Certificate from RIMAN Training Center